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GDT up for first time since March

Tuesday's Global Dairy Trade auction saw a strengthening of prices for most powders, but with butter taking another hit.

NEWS 5 May 2026

GDT up for first time since March

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GDT index down for second consecutive auction

GDT index down for second consecutive auction

NEWS 21 April 2026

News in-brief from Northern Ireland

News in-brief from Northern Ireland

NORTHERN IRELAND 8 April 2026

GDT sees its first downwards slide of 2026

GDT sees its first downwards slide of 2026

GDT sees its first downwards slide of 2026

NEWS 7 April 2026

GDT index up 0.1% at latest auction

GDT index up 0.1% at latest auction

GDT index up 0.1% at latest auction

NEWS 18 March 2026

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GDT sees 5.7% bounce as powders drive on

GDT sees 5.7% bounce as powders drive on

There have been five consecutive price increases at the Global Dairy Trade auction.

NEWS 6 January 2026

Dairy Trends: GDT surges ahead by 6.7%

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 6 January 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 6 January 2026

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

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

Aidan Brennan reports on the latest movements in the dairy trade, with butter prices down in Europe, but up at the Global Dairy Trade.

MARKETS 6 January 2026

GDT index up for second consecutive auction

GDT index up for second consecutive auction

The GDT index was up 6.3% at the last auction held two weeks ago, following months of decreases.

NEWS 6 January 2026

GDT up 6.8%, but global supplies still rising

GDT up 6.8%, but global supplies still rising

The increase in the GDT has come as a surprise, given increased milk supplies in New Zealand, the US and Europe.

NEWS 6 January 2026

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 6 January 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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