A-ware milk price rises further on higher protein value

A-ware has further increased the milk price for May. For both Dutch and Belgian suppliers, the payout prices are rising, despite cheese prices being under pressure. A-ware is increasing the milk price in the Netherlands by €0.40. The actual milk price therefore comes to €44.49 per 100 kilos. The base milk price in the Milk Price Comparator of Boerenbusiness rises to €40.32 per 100 kilos. This is calculated using the standard Dutch contents and an annual supply of 1 million kilos. Including the maximum achievable bonus, linked to the Better for milk stream, the payout price can rise to €47.82 per 100 kilos. Based on developments in the dairy market, a second increase in a row was by no means certain. Cheese prices have been under pressure for several weeks already. The valorization of whey proteins is positive, however, with prices now above €1,700 per ton, according to the DCA benchmarks. This is a record high. The increase in the milk price at A-ware results from a higher protein price. The fat price remains stable this month. Belgium In Belgium and for suppliers in Southwest Netherlands, the milk price is also rising this month, by €0.62 to €38.82 per 100 liters. This is calculated using the standard Belgian contents and an annual supply of 1.3 million kilos. In Belgium, both the fat and protein price have been increased.