The total June 2022 milk intake by creameries and processors is estimated at just over 1 billion litres (1,060.6 million).
In June 2021, this figure was 1,067.3 million litres.
Milk intake for the six months, January to June 2022, was estimated at 4,643.3 million litres, a decrease of 29.8 million litres (-0.6%) when compared to the corresponding period for 2021.
But fat content increased from 3.97% in June 2021 to 3.98 % in June 2022, while protein content decreased from 3.47% to 3.46% for the same period.
Butter production decreased from 31,500 tonnes in June 2021 to 29,200 tonnes in June 2022.
Meanwhile, the latest Milk Price Tracker – brought to you by Agriland and the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) – has shown that milk prices continue to rise for the month of June.
Of the 14 co-ops featured in the price tracker, all have exceeded the 0.53c/L price (based on 3.3% protein, 3.6% fat, including VAT and bonusses).
The majority are paying 0.55c/L currently.
