February 7, 2011

Wiseman Dairies to raise March milk price

Beginning March 1, Robert Wiseman Dairies will increase the farmgate milk price by 1p/litre to 25.72p/litre.

The firm has become the latest milk processor to increase its price for farmer suppliers. The move was in line with the company's commitment to address concerns among farmers over the rising cost of milk production.

"For dairy farmers not aligned to major retailers, the increase reasserts Wiseman's premium position relative to standard litre prices offered by major competitors in the fresh milk processing sector," stated Robert Wiseman Dairies.

Last week First Milk announced an increase in the price it pays members in its three main milk pools from February 1. This followed increases by Milk Link and Tesco the previous week.