Irish milk processors set records

Irish milk processors broke records in May. Never before have they processed so many liters of milk in that month. It seems increasingly likely that the Irish will pass the 1 billion liter mark.

Milk processors expect an 8 percent increase in milk processing compared to May 2016. The 3 largest processors (Glanbia, Dairygold and Kerry) also expect increases in May volumes. 

Increases above 4 percent
Milk processor Glanbia expects an increase of 8 percent and Dairygold expects an increase of 7,5 percent. Kerry expects a slightly less high increase and reports an increase of 4,5 percent. 

Milk processor Kerry expects processing to be 2 percent ahead of last year. Glanbia says it's already 8 percent. 

Even more increases
All 4 West Cork processors report increases. Drinagh, Brandon and Barryroe expect an 8 percent increase. Lisavaird even expects an increase of more than 11 percent.

Aurivo expects an increase of 6 percent, Arrabawn an increase of 8 percent, LacPatrick an increase of 5 percent and Lakeland 6 percent.

One billion feasible?
Ireland's monthly milk intake stood at 2016 million liters in May 918. Most processors expect an increase of 6 to 8 percent this year. That would amount to 55 to 75 million extra liters of milk. This would mean that the limit of 1 billion liters would just not be reached. 

Kimberly Baker

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