Cork co-ops take top six places in milk price audit

CO-OPS in Co Cork filled the top six places of the 13 taking part in the 2007 Irish Farmers Journal KPMG Milk Price audit.

Lisavaird headed the rankings, followed by Newmarket, Dairygold, Drinagh, Bandon and Barryroe. After deduction of collection charges and levies, they paid between 33.4 and 32.7 cent per litre in 2007.

Next in the rankings came Connacht Gold, Glanbia and Kerry, paying 32.23 to 32.06 cent. Arrabawn paid 31.73 cent, and bringing up the rear were Lakeland (31.21 cent), Wexford (31.18 cent), and Town of Monaghan (30.78 cent).