Arla sees no room yet for a higher milk price

Arla is keeping the milk price unchanged for April. In doing so, the Scandinavian dairy cooperative is deviating from the upward trend chosen earlier this week by FrieslandCampina with the Guaranteed Price for next month. The base milk price for April comes to €36.66 per 100 kilos. In Belgium, the base milk price is €35.37 per 100 kilos. Including the bonus for Beter voor, the payout price in the Netherlands can rise to €41.66 per 100 kilos. In addition, there are the standard subsequent payments that Arla pays out annually. DCA Farmgate Milk Price Calculator In the DCA Farmgate Milk Price Calculator, Arla has taken last place in recent months. This position will likely remain in April, because it does not appear that other processors are lowering payout prices. In the explanation of the milk price, Arla says that milk supply in Europe has stabilized at a high level. In the retail channel, prices are stable, while the commodity markets for dairy have recently risen. At the same time, Arla points to uncertainty due to the war in the Middle East. Although this is not stated explicitly, the company appears to be indicating that an increase in the milk price is still too early. Organic Arla's organic milk price has shown a fluctuating pattern in recent months. After a decline in March, April sees an increase of €0.66 to €70 per 100 kilos. This puts Arla in first place in the DCA Farmgate Organic Milk Price Calculator.