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Canadian milk prices to rise again in 2026
Dairy farmers in Canada can expect higher milk prices again in 2026. This year, the milk price fell slightly. The Canadian Dairy Commission has...
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The increase takes into account the continued rise in feed and labor costs, despite the fact that inflation has subsided in Canada as well. The milk price is calculated based on consumer prices and farm-based costs.
The committee is making the proposal with input from dairy farmer advocates, the dairy sector, retailers, and restaurants. The goal is for dairy farmers to receive a cost-covering milk price, leading to stable and predictable production.
The price of milk in Canada fell slightly this year, by less than 1 cent. The proposed higher milk price will take effect on February 1, 2026. The provinces will consider the Canadian Dairy Commission's proposal at the end of this year, but it generally poses few problems.