Domestic milk intake by creameries and pasteurisers was estimated at 1,069 million litres for June 2021.
This represents an increase of 3.7% over June 2020, according to the latest data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO).
The fat content remains unchanged from June 2020 to June 2021 at 3.97%. The protein content increased to 3.47% from 3.45%.
During the period January to June 2021, domestic intake was estimated at 4674.7 million litres, an increase of 7.2% when compared to the corresponding period for 2020.
Comparing the June 2021 milk produce figures with those for June 2020 shows that butter production increased to 31,400t.
European milk intake picture
France has the largest intake the of milk to creameries and pasteurisers between January and June this year with an estimated 10,658 million tonnes, followed by Germany, The Netherlands, Poland and Italy.
The milk intake refers to whole milk purchased by creameries and pasteurisers from domestic producers through collection depots and separating stations including whole milk obtained from herds owned by the creameries and pasteurisers.
One tonne liquid milk equates to 971.16L.
Milk Price Tracker
Last month, Drinagh Co-op topped the list of co-ops with the highest maximum attainable milk price.
The latest Milk Price Tracker – brought to you by Agriland and the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) – details milk prices from the most significant Irish dairy co-ops.
A new interactive monthly milk price comparison tool – which allows farmers to make relevant processor price comparisons based on their own individual statistics – has was recently launched by the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA).
Milk spillage
Earlier this month, (July 22), 1,000L of milk overflowed from a milk silo at the Glanbia processing plant in Belview.
The incident occurred following a “software fault” at the plant a spokesperson for Glanbia told Agriland at the time.