Superlevy bill to total €10.5m as milk deliveries come in above quota

Ireland’s superlevy bill is expected to total around €10.5m, down from the expected €15m, with Department of Agriculture figures confirming overall level of milk deliveries for the 2013/14 milk quota year at 0.65% above quota.

Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney said the national position is less than the earlier estimated 0.94%, largely due to a lower level of butterfat content in milk this year.

“Last year was a good year for Irish dairy farmers in terms of increased income as favourable weather and prices combined to drive higher supplies,” Mr Coveney said.