The National Milk Agency
The National Milk Agency was established under the Milk (Regulation of Supply) Act, 1994 to regulate the supply of milk for liquid consumption throughout the State.
The National Milk Agency is financed by means of a levy of 0.115 cent per litre of milk purchased for processing for liquid consumption.
The Fresh Milk Market
The fresh milk market is the largest consumer market for milk and milk products in the State with an estimated retail value of €664 million in 2023.
Irish consumers have one of the highest per capita consumptions of Fresh Milk in the world with an annual per capita consumption of 113 litres.