Farm Gate Price Of Milk Up By 2.84p/litre In August

The UK average farm gate price of milk increased by 2.84 p/litre to 27.54p/litre in August 2011 compared to August 2010. The average butterfat content was 4% compared with 3.85% in August last year and 3.92 in July and the average protein content was the same as last year at 3.25% but higher than the 3.23% of July. The farm gate milk price in July was 27.2p/litre (Prices exclude retrospective bonus payments made by purchasers).