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Another bounce in milk price for August
Aidan Brennan
Milk prices increased by between 1.2c/l and 3c/l for August, as dairy markets are continuing to perform well, writes Aidan Brennan.
Another bounce in milk price for August
Dairy Trends: mixed week for commodity prices
2 October 2024 Markets
Dairy Trends: mixed week for commodity prices
Butter price reverse in both Europe and at GDT auction, but cheddar and WMP prices increase.
Dairy Trends: butter and cheese prices continue to climb
25 September 2024 Markets
Dairy Trends: butter and cheese prices continue to climb
Butter prices continue their surge into record territory, with cheddar also posting a big increase last week.
Dairy Trends: premium for European dairy grows
The premium prices being paid for dairy in Europe is highlighted this week, as butter is over €2,100/t cheaper at the GDT auction, writes Aidan Brennan.
18 September 2024 Markets
Dairy Trends: butter prices hold while cheese and powder climbs
There was a return to stability in the butter market this week, while prices for most other commodity types increased, writes Aidan Brennan.
11 September 2024 Markets
Dairy Trends: GDT holds while European prices rise
It was another upbeat week on the European dairy market, with prices for all key products rising, writes Aidan Brennan.
4 September 2024 Markets
Dairy Trends: butter reaches record prices
Butter has broken the 2022 record in Europe and all other dairy commodities are flying, writes Aidan Brennan.
28 August 2024 Markets
Milk prices increase for July
All of the co-ops increased milk price for July, writes Aidan Brennan, but those at the top and the bottom of the league are getting most attention he says.
28 August 2024 Markets
Dairy Trends: GDT increases by 5.5% as dairy markets surge
It was another very positive week on dairy markets, with price increases on the GDT auction and in Europe, writes Aidan Brennan.
21 August 2024 Markets
LSL scraps bidding charges for mart clients
The previously announced fee will remain for those who are not clients of a mart that uses this online bidding service.
21 August 2024 Markets
Dairy Trends: butter prices drive up market sentiment
Butter is leading the charge in the European dairy scene, with price rises of €575/t over the last four weeks.
14 August 2024 Markets
Dairy Trends: GDT holds firm while butter soars
European butter prices shot up this week, while the Global Dairy Trade auction showed another mildly positive result.
7 August 2024 Markets