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Northern Ireland
NI milk prices among worst in Europe - UFU
Kieran Mailey
With dairy commodity markets on the rise, there is scope for NI milk processors to lift base prices, argue the UFU
6 December 2023 News
Global Dairy Trade price index up 1.6%
The GDT price index has risen again, a positive for Irish dairy farmers.
22 November 2023 Markets
Dairy Trends: European prices still rising as GDT remains stable
European spot market prices for dairy continues to rise, but the GDT index remains stable.
Dairy Trends: markets steady as GDT stays flat
Dairy markets were relatively flat this week, as the GDT recorded a 0.7% drop, although spot market prices for butter are soaring.
8 November 2023 Markets
Dairy trends: GDT price index jumps 4.3%
In another positive trend for dairy markets, the GDT price index has risen again, following an auction on Tuesday.
17 October 2023 News
Positive price trends building in dairy markets
Dairy markets are showing signs of recovery, a trend reflected with the third consecutive increase for the milk price indicator in NI.
11 October 2023 Northern Ireland
Three-in-a-row price lift at GDT
There are positive signs emerging withing dairy markets following the third positive New Zealand GDT auction in a row
4 October 2023 Northern Ireland
GDT starts autumn on positive note
There was a positive outcome for butter and milk powder at Tuesday's GDT auction.
6 September 2023 Northern Ireland
NI milk prices down as GDT takes 'brutal' hit
NI processors have been setting prices in recent days for milk supplied in July.
16 August 2023 Northern Ireland
Dairy Trends: markets react to Fonterra price drop
The Global Dairy Trade auction fell again this week by a staggering 7.4%, while the European spot market was trading steady.
16 August 2023 Markets
Global dairy benchmark prices crash
Latest GDT auction sees index drop to 850, with whole milk powder falling 10.9%.
15 August 2023 News
Dairy Trends: GDT notches down again
Tuesday’s GDT results mean it is the sixth auction in a row (over 12 weeks) where results have been negative or on par at best.
2 August 2023 News