UK – Dairy farmers across the UK are set to benefit from a series of farmgate milk price increases, reflecting a stabilizing market and sustained demand for dairy products.
Müller has confirmed an increase in its farmgate milk price for October, raising it by 1p per liter (ppl) to 41.25ppl for farmers participating in the Müller Advantage program.
First Milk has also announced a price hike, increasing its member milk price by 0.6ppl to 42.6ppl for its manufacturing standard liter, including the member premium.
Arla is following suit with a significant boost, increasing its milk prices by 1.69ppl for both conventional and organic milk.
Notably, Organic Herd has raised its price to a record high of 56ppl, providing additional financial relief to its members.
Richard Collins, Head of Agriculture at Müller Milk & Ingredients, expressed optimism about the current market conditions.
“We’re pleased to see stability in the market. Following our September increase of 1.25ppl, we can raise the farmgate milk price by a further 1ppl for October,” he said.
Collins acknowledged the pressures on farmers and emphasized that Müller will continue closely monitoring supply and demand dynamics.
First Milk’s Vice Chairman and Farmer Director, Mike Smith, echoed these sentiments, celebrating the company’s ability to support farmers.
“We are delighted to raise our milk price once again, thanks to the continued healthy performance of our business. This is welcome news for our members as they head into Autumn, following a challenging Spring and Summer,” Smith noted.
Arla has also made strides, announcing a 1.69ppl increase for conventional milk prices starting in October.
This brings the UK manufacturing price for conventional milk to 45.02ppl, while organic milk will rise to 55.89ppl.
Arthur Fearnall, Arla Foods amba Board Director, highlighted the broader market dynamics driving the increase.
“Commodity markets are rising, driven by strong demand for fat-heavy products, especially butter. The limited availability of milk fat in the EU, combined with traditionally lower milk volumes at this time of year, also contributes to the positive outlook,” Fearnall explained.
Organic Herd has taken a bold step, raising its member milk price by 2ppl to a record 56ppl. CEO Martyn Anthony emphasized the company’s long-term vision, “Our strategy is to create stability and growth by ensuring farmers receive returns that reflect the true value and demand for the high-quality food we produce.”
He stressed the importance of providing a sustainable milk price that benefits both current and future generations of dairy farmers.
The increase in milk prices across these leading dairy organizations marks a positive trend in the UK dairy sector, offering much-needed financial support to farmers as they navigate ongoing market challenges.
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