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Commodity prices continue to be under pressure, with a two-tier dairy market now evident writes Aidan Brennan
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It wasn't a good week on the dairy markets as high milk supply statistics from Germany dampens expectations of a price rise.
Fat content has increased on last year, while protein has dropped slightly compared with 2025.
The increase represents a month-on-month rise of 2.2% in Ornua’s PPI.
Increases were seen in anhydrous milk fat, lactose, butter milk powder, butter and cheddar.
It’s very hard to see the effects of Trump’s trade measures in export data.
On the final day of the ASA international trip to Washington, DC, industry representatives hear about the importance of international trade in keeping farms viable.
Vital Farms announced it will wind down its butter business by the end of 2026.
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