LacPatrick Dairies has set its milk price for July following a meeting of its board earlier today (Monday, August 20).

Suppliers in the Republic of Ireland will receive a base price of 32c/L including VAT for milk supplied in July. This is an increase of 1c/L on last month.

Meanwhile, suppliers in Northern Ireland will receive a base price of 27.5p/L including VAT for milk supplied in July. This is an increase of 1p/L on last month.

Last week, Dairygold announced its July milk price, offering the same as last month.

Dairygold maintained the base price paid for milk supplied in July at 32c/L including a 0.5c/L quality bonus and VAT, a spokesperson for the co-operative said.

This is based on standard constituents of 3.3% protein and 3.6% butterfat.

Aurivo announced an increase to its base milk price for July supplies by 1c/L to 31.5c/L for July.

Lakeland Dairies increased its base milk price by 1c/L to 32.78c/L including VAT for July milk supplies. This is in line with market conditions which remain variable.

Meanwhile, Glanbia decided to hold its July milk price at 32c/L including VAT, which comprises an unchanged base price of 31c/L and a support payment of 1c/L from Glanbia Co-op to members.

Earlier this month Kerry Group announced that its base price for July milk supplies is up by 1c/L to 32c/L including VAT.