Milk prices comparable with EU but seasonality hits returns

DAIRY farmers get a good price for milk compared to their EU counterparts, but are hit in terms of return per litre due to the seasonality of the current product mix, according to the ICOS dairy industry review group.

Leaders at the co-op group met to discuss the findings of a recent KPMG analysis of Irish dairy processing.

The report highlighted a number of key areas of competitiveness that the sector needs to address. However, it also pointed out numerous positives that are gained from collaboration and co-operation between the co-ops.