Milk producers hit by new farmgate price cuts
10th January 2026
Further milk farmgate price cuts have been announced, with milk processors explaining the reductions as a response to expanding milk supplies.
Müller confirmed that its supplying dairy farmers will receive a milk price of 35.5ppl2 from 1st February 2026. This marks a reduction of 3ppl.
Richard Collins, agriculture director at Müller Milk & Ingredients, said: “There is still considerable pressure across dairy markets. Our daily milk collection volumes are still much higher than this time last year, and we’re seeing further market price reductions.
“Supply and demand is continuing to be monitored closely.”
Arla has recently confirmed its January milk prices. Its milk price for conventional will decrease by 3.51ppl, while the Arla organic milk price will remain unchanged.
A spokesperson for Arla said: “Milk supplies continue on a high level, both globally and in the EU. Retail sales are flat, and market prices are adjusting down due to plenty of milk available. The outlook is softening further as markets are still not in a supply and demand balance. In organic, the outlook is uncertain.”
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