Muller solution to Scottish milk output (25%) surge is painful but many feared deeper surgery

Muller’s October review into rocketing Scottish milk output from its 230 supplying farmers has concluded.

Disappointingly 14 farmers in Aberdeen have been given 12 months notice to find a new milk purchaser with the likelihood they would be allowed to leave earlier if they can secure a new home for their milk.

In addition a tiered transport charged will be introduced from February 2020 involving all Muller farmers (216 post November 1st 2020) and includes aligned and non aligned producers. The tiering will see those who have expanded most, since the 2017 calendar base year, pay the highest charge. Charges range from 0.25ppl to 0.85ppl. The charge will not include Aberdeen farmers who already pay a 1.75ppl transport charge.

Note all charges will be reviewed annually and at the moment Muller claim they are transporting 180 million litres each year to its English processing facilities involving 6,000 tankers.