First Milk has announced that it will be holding its member milk price for May 2019 at the current level. This means that its liquid standard litre for May will remain at 27.75ppl, whilst its manufacturing standard litre will be 28.68ppl (inclusive of member premium).

Commenting on the announcement, Jim Baird, Vice Chairman and farmer director, said:

“Amid ongoing uncertainty and downward pressure in domestic dairy markets we are working hard to continue to provide as much stability as we can for our members.”