Tirlán March milk price 37.08 cpl

Tirlán will pay a total of 37.08 cent per litre (cpl) (including VAT) for March milk supplies and has committed to maintaining that price for April and May, subject to any unforeseen events.

The three-month price commitment is aimed at providing greater certainty and market visibility for Tirlán milk suppliers as they move into the peak milk supply period, against a backdrop of continued pressure from challenging farm input costs. While current market returns are below this price level, the Board has taken a decision to set a milk price ahead of the market, in order to support milk suppliers and provide greater certainty over the peak milk production period.

Commenting on the announcement, Tirlán Chairperson John Murphy said that the co-op recognised the importance of stability and confidence for members at a critical time of the year. “We are very conscious of the ongoing cost pressures facing our milk suppliers and of the need for greater certainty as we approach peak production,” he said. “By setting a three-month milk price, Tirlán is providing welcome clarity and confidence for our members.”

“As a farmer owned Co-operative, milk suppliers can be assured that our team will continue to focus on maximising returns from the marketplace and any improvements in returns will ultimately be returned to our farmers”.

The March milk price consists of the following:

• Base milk price of 36.58 cpl (including VAT), an increase of 1 cpl from the February base price;
• Sustainability Action Payment of 0.5 cpl (including VAT) to all qualifying suppliers.

The base price and Sustainability Action Payment will be adjusted to reflect the actual constituents of milk delivered by suppliers.

The actual average price paid by Tirlán for March creamery milk, based on delivered constituents, will be 41.48 cpl (including VAT).

Tirlán to absorb VAT rate change

This month’s milk payment reflects the reduced VAT Flat Rate Addition which applies for payments made after 1 January 2026. The Board of Tirlán has decided that the business will continue to absorb the impact of this VAT rate change for the remainder of the year.

Tirlán Co-op Support package

In December, Tirlán Co-op announced a targeted €5.5 million Dairy Support Package aimed at supporting milk suppliers through the early stages of the 2026 lactation. In order to recognise and reward those who trade with their Co-op, rebates are available to Tirlán Milk Suppliers who spent at least 5 cpl with their Co-op in 2025, or who do so in 2026.

From 4 January to 2 May 2026, qualifying Tirlán milk suppliers can avail of the following Supports:

• A €40 per tonne rebate on GAIN Dairy Feed purchases;
• A €60 per tonne rebate on Calf Milk Replacer purchases;
• A €10 per tonne rebate of Irish rolled cereal purchases;
• A €3 per tonne rebate on Straights. 

The rebates will be paid into qualifying farmers’ trading accounts in the second quarter of 2026. A second payment run will be made before year end for those who qualify based on their 2026 trade.

As part of the Support package, anti-parasitic prescriptions from Tirlán Co-op will be provided free of charge for all of 2026, delivering further cost savings for milk suppliers.

First Published: 15 April 2026