Calls for higher winter milk bonuses

The cost of production for winter milk is significantly higher but is necessary to maintain a stable supply throughout the year.

The cost of production for winter milk is significantly higher but is necessary to maintain a stable supply throughout the year.

The Irish Creamery Milk Supplier Association (ICMSA) warned milk prices will have to increase substantially to cover higher farm input costs for winter milk production to remain viable.

The latest CSO Agriculture Input Price Index shows a 40.2% jump between June 2021 and June 2022.