Dale Farm and Lakeland Dairies increase February milk price

The two largest processors of Northern Ireland milk have increased their respective base prices for February supplies.

Dale Farm has raised its base by 1.5p/l, putting its suppliers on 35.55p/l including the co-op’s 0.3p/l loyalty bonus.

Lakeland Dairies has also increased its base for suppliers in Northern Ireland. A 2p/l price lift brings its base to 34.7p/l.

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Lakeland lifts February milk price

The cost of keeping a suckler cow rises to €1,250