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^{Note, all standard litre prices are those quoted by www.milkprices.com and are based on the following:

The liquid standard litre 4% bf, 3.3% protein, 30,000/ml Bactoscans, 200,000/ml SCC, 1 million litres a year on EODC but before seasonality, monthly profile payments, balancing, B price additions, capital retentions or annual incentive schemes. The manufacturing standard litre is to exactly the same specification with the exception of 4.2%bf and 3.4% protein.}

^{Remember this bulletin continues to be available free of charge and takes the team at Ian Potter Associates considerable time to produce. The only encouragement to keep producing it is a combination of enthusiasm, tag sales & enquiries from our readers.} ^{All views expressed in this bulletin are those of Ian Potter Associates and a shed load of dairy farmers. It is necessarily short and cannot deal with various issues that arise in any detail. As a result it must not be relied on as giving sufficient advice in any specific case. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the content but neither Ian Potter Associates nor Lydia Clare personally can accept any liability for any errors or omissions. Professional advice must always be taken before any decision is reached. For our privacy policy please click here.}

30/06/23

Arla to stand on for July

Arla have announced today that their conventional and organic milk price is to remain unchanged for July. However, the quarterly currency exchange rate adjustment negatively impacts the on-account price by 0.09ppl. This means the UK manufacturing price for conventional and organic milk will be 35.12ppl and 40.79ppl respectively.

30/06/23

First Milk launches partnership with Yeo Valley production to create the ‘naturally better dairy group’

British farmer-owned dairy Co-Operative, First Milk, has announced that it has agreed a new partnership with dairy manufacturer Yeo Valley production, which will see it create a new regenerative milk pool. The ‘naturally better dairy group’ is a collaboration between the two organisations that will see First Milk establish a new conventional regenerative milk pool in the southwest of England.

30/06/23

Muller confirms 37ppl August farm gate milk price

Farmers supplying Muller who meet the conditions of Muller Advantage will receive a milk price of 37ppl from 1st August 2023. Richard Collins, Head of Agriculture at Muller Milk & Ingredients said: “We must reflect continuing market pressure with supply remaining ahead of forecast. We remain committed as always to paying a competitive milk price and ensuring security of supply.

30/06/23

Latest GDT price index unchanged

Butter + 5.5%, average price US $5,379 tonne Ched - 3.3%, average price US $4,533 tonne SMP - 2.3%, average price US $2,667 tonne WMP index unchanged, average price US $3,172 tonne

30/06/23

Payne’s Dairy to Stand on for July

Payne’s Dairy to stand on for July at 36.5ppl. Also commenting that AHDB milk deliveries are showing as falling 1% week on week which inevitably is tightening supply.

30/06/23

Guest Editor – Tim Gibson

Tim Gibson Limited (Automated milking and feeding) I was utterly bowled over to be asked to kick off the guest editing of Ian’s infamous blog when approached, I am genuinely humbled to be putting my own words to the followers of Ian Potter, a man who should still be with us, a man who never feared from ruffling a few feathers and spoke up for the farmer at every turn.

09/06/23

2ppl milk price reduction for suppliers to Freshways – from 1st July

This reduction results in a liquid standard litre price of 36ppl

09/06/23

2ppl milk price reduction for suppliers to Barber’s – from 1st July

This reduction results in a manufacturing standard litre of 37.04ppl.

09/06/23

Wyke Farms to stand on for July

This maintains producer’s liquid standard litre price at 36.50ppl and a manufacturing standard litre 37.77ppl.

09/06/23

Latest GDT Auction down 0.9%

Butter + 0.5%, average price US $5,088 tonne Ched + 7.4%, average price US $4,668 tonne SMP unchanged, average price US $2,755 tonne WMP - 3.0%, average price US $3,173 tonne

09/06/23

Neil Kennedy to step down as chair of Omsco with Carl Ravenhall to take up the position at AGM – (Credit Daykin Partnership Ltd)

After seven years as a board director of Omsco, the last three of which have been as chair, Neil Kennedy has announced his decision to step down from the role at the co-operative’s AGM in July. He will be replaced by Carl Ravenhall who will use his extensive experience gained in a range of senior executive and non-executive roles, the majority of which have been in the dairy industry, to guide the British farmer-owned co-operative dedicated to organic dairy, through the next phase of its development.

09/06/23

Guest Speaker for June 2023 – Lydia Clare

My name is Lydia Clare and I am Ian Potter’s youngest daughter. I have worked alongside my dad for 13 years and my broad experience lies in Single Farm Payments, Countryside Stewardship, NFSCo admin & the retail of animal eartags. In stepping up into my new role, I will struggle to fill the rather large boots of my father, but will strive to continue, & honour, his remarkable legacy, ensuring that his newsletter remains an invaluable source of information - albeit my delivery may differ somewhat to Ian’s!! We are committed to keeping you updated with price changes and any major development within the dairy industry through the news bulletin.