First Milk has announced that it will increase its member milk price by 0.8ppl from July 1, taking its manufacturing standard litre to 40.3ppl, including member premium.

Farmer director and vice chairman Mike Smith said: “This spring has been particularly challenging for many dairy farmers, so it is great that we have been able to deliver this increase in milk price to our members.

“We will continue to do all we can to maximise member returns in the months ahead.”