# MP backs calls for fairer and sustained farmgate prices

> Northern Ireland MP Carla Lockhart backed a Ulster Farmers' Union call for a sustained increase in the base milk price paid to dairy farmers. She said recent winter milk bonuses are temporary and do not address rising production costs and strengthening dairy markets.

- Date: 2026-11-15 · published 2026-11-15T12:11:16.850Z
- Category: market · region Northern Ireland · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/101120-mp-backs-calls-for-fairer-and-sustained-farmgate-prices
- Commodities: [Milk (Class III)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/MILK.md)

## Why it matters

Pressure for a higher base milk price could lift processor payments over time, but no decision has been announced. Feed cost increases remain a constraint on farm margins.

## Read by commodity

- MILK: neutral

## Sources

- newrynow.co.uk: https://www.newrynow.co.uk/news/mp-backs-calls-for-fairer-and-sustained-farmgate-prices-9346067

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