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Dairy Trends: GDT surges ahead by 6.7%

The increase in the Global Dairy Trade index by 6.7% caught most commentators off guard in a welcome sign of some market recovery.

MARKETS 4 February 2026

Dairy Trends: GDT surges ahead by 6.7%

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Prices rise for third consecutive GDT auction

Prices rise for third consecutive GDT auction

NEWS 4 February 2026

Dairy Trends: GDT records another rise but European prices dip again

Dairy Trends: GDT records another rise but European prices dip again

MARKETS 21 January 2026

GDT index up for second consecutive auction

GDT index up for second consecutive auction

GDT index up for second consecutive auction

NEWS 20 January 2026

GDT up 6.8%, but global supplies still rising

GDT up 6.8%, but global supplies still rising

GDT up 6.8%, but global supplies still rising

NEWS 7 January 2026

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Prices rise at Global Dairy Trade auction

Prices rise at Global Dairy Trade auction

This is the first time that prices have increased at the GDT since August 2025.

NEWS 8 October 2025

GDT index continues to fall – down 4.3% at latest auction

GDT index continues to fall – down 4.3% at latest auction

The index, based off the GDT fortnightly auction, has not risen since early August this year.

NEWS 8 October 2025

GDT slides another 3% in its third-biggest drop since June

GDT slides another 3% in its third-biggest drop since June

The last seven GDT auctions have witnessed price declines, with Tuesday's trading event marking the steepest decline since June.

NEWS 8 October 2025

GDT index down at six consecutive auctions

GDT index down at six consecutive auctions

The last time the index as a whole rose was on 5 August 2025.

NEWS 8 October 2025

GDT index down 1.4% at latest auction

GDT index down 1.4% at latest auction

The index linked to the fortnightly trade event has not risen since the beginning of August this year.

NEWS 8 October 2025

Dairy trends: GDT index drops by 1.6%

Dairy trends: GDT index drops by 1.6%

Aidan Brennan says the fall in price at the Global Dairy Trade was not unexpected, given the increase in global milk supply.

MARKETS 8 October 2025

Latest GDT price index drops 1.6%

Latest GDT price index drops 1.6%

The auction prices of butter, skim milk powder (SMP), whole milk powder (WMP) and mozzarella were all back.

NEWS 8 October 2025

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A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

Bord Bia addresses the concerns and misinformation that have been raised in recent weeks.

A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

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