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Camera at the Mart: first-calvers call for strong trade in Corrin
Shanon Kinahan
Shanon Kinahan reports from the Lisduff sale in Cork Marts Corrin last Friday.
Camera at the Mart: first-calvers call for strong trade in Corrin
Dairy Trends: flat GDT and low demand
17 April 2024 Markets
Dairy Trends: flat GDT and low demand
There was no major change in the GDT auction results, but European butter prices continue to edge up, writes Aidan Brennan.
Dairy Trends: prices swing upwards for butter and powder
10 April 2024 Markets
Dairy Trends: prices swing upwards for butter and powder
Dairy prices took another positive turn this week, with strong gains for butter and whole milk powder, writes Aidan Brennan.
Kentucky tucks away the top price at IHFA Premier show and sale
Shanon Kinahan was in Kilmallock Mart last week for the annual IHFA spring premier show and sale.
4 April 2024 Pedigree
In pictures: Aghavilly Holsteins hit 3,100gns at dispersal sale
An on-farm dispersal sale of Aghavilly Holsteins saw prices topping 3,100 guineas.
3 April 2024 Northern Ireland
Dairy Trends: GDT increases by 2.8% but volumes sold are back
The Global Dairy Trade and the EU spot market recorded some positivity in the dairy market this week, writes Aidan Brennan.
3 April 2024 Markets
February prices up but market unsettled
Milk prices are up for the month of February, but the markets, much like the weather, remain unsettled, writes Aidan Brennan.
27 March 2024 Markets
Dairy Trends: prices fall sharply as volatility bites
Powders took a big hit this week on the European spot market, despite sluggish supply forecasts from Europe and the US.
27 March 2024 Markets
Fonterra increases milk prices as profits jump 23%
Jump in Fonterra profits for the first half of their finacial year and a positive outlook for the second half.
27 March 2024 News
Dairy Trends: global markets weaken as GDT falls by 2.8%
There was a weakening in dairy markets this week as buyers pulled out of the GDT auction and the index fell by 2.8%
20 March 2024 Markets
In pictures: strong calves driving trade in Drumcollogher
Shanon Kinahan was in Drumcollogher Mart on Thursday for its weekly calf sale.
14 March 2024 Markets
Dairy Trends: global supply beginning to fall
Milk supply in the Netherlands has declined by 5.8% for the month of February compared with February 2023.
13 March 2024 Markets