Milk debate getting cloudier

Every March and April, comes the critical debate on milk price, each side either highlighting or discounting global market trends to fit their arguments

The seasonal battle between the milk co-ops and their suppliers is upon us again, with both sides keenly conscious that every cent per litre is crucial in the peak production months of May and June.

Most of the creameries have followed the cuts of 2.5cpl or more imposed in April with a similar cut in the May price per litre.