Butter

Dairy Trends: butter prices soar ahead as war fears mount

The spot market price for butter in Europe has surged by over €475/t this week as buyers get wary over the war in Iran.

MARKETS 11 March 2026

Dairy Trends: butter prices soar ahead as war fears mount

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Milk supply up 4% on January 2025

Milk supply up 4% on January 2025

NEWS 6 March 2026

GDT sees 5.7% bounce as powders drive on

GDT sees 5.7% bounce as powders drive on

NEWS 3 March 2026

Inaccurate claims made about Kerrygold - Ornua

Inaccurate claims made about Kerrygold - Ornua

Inaccurate claims made about Kerrygold - Ornua

NEWS 25 February 2026

Good news, bad news on US tariffs

Good news, bad news on US tariffs

Good news, bad news on US tariffs

NEWS 25 February 2026

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Dairy Trends: GDT records a 3.6% increase

Dairy Trends: GDT records a 3.6% increase

The positive result at the GDT is the latest in a line of positive ones, bucking the trends seen elsewhere in the market.

MARKETS 1 February 2026

Bounce to dairy trade as prices even off

Bounce to dairy trade as prices even off

Dairy product prices in Europe have picked up this week, as the market re-balances after months of declines.

MARKETS 1 February 2026

Dairy Trends: butter and skim prices rally - but will it last?

Dairy Trends: butter and skim prices rally - but will it last?

The price of butter and skim milk powder increased in the last week, but there are doubts over whether the price rise will be sustained.

MARKETS 1 February 2026

Highest ever milk output recorded in 2025

Highest ever milk output recorded in 2025

Milk supplied to processors and co-ops for the year 2025 was the highest ever recorded.

NEWS 1 February 2026

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Brief news snippets from: United States, Brazil, Russia and New Zealand.

WORLD 1 February 2026

Prices rise for third consecutive GDT auction

Prices rise for third consecutive GDT auction

The Global Dairy Trade (GDT) index has increased for a third consecutive auction.

NEWS 1 February 2026

Dairy commodities have hit 'bottom of the bucket'

Dairy commodities have hit 'bottom of the bucket'

Dairy prices may have bottomed out, but markets are unlikely to bounce back in the short term, according to UK analyst Nick Holt-Martyn.

NEWS 1 February 2026

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Advice for supporting gut health

Taking a preventative approach to scours and supplying calves with targeted health products during digestive disturbance are essential for sustained growth.

Advice for supporting gut health

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