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Northern Ireland
Commodity markets keep hold of farmgate prices
Kieran Mailey
In the last few weeks, dairy commodities on European markets have come under some price pressure
27 March 2024 News
Mounting fears milk prices are stalling
While dairy sector officials insist that a collapse in milk prices is not imminent, they said returns were likely to plateau at current levels.
20 March 2024 News
Milk prices rise as demand improves
A Kerry Group spokesperson said that global consumer demand is improving which should lead to improved dairy demand.
GDT index falls for a second consecutive time
The trading event finished with the GDT index down 2.8% on the previous auction a fortnight ago.
19 March 2024 News
Lakeland adds 1.25p/l to February milk price
Lakeland Dairies has increased it February milk price for suppliers in NI by 1.25p/l
13 March 2024 Northern Ireland
Dairy Trends: GDT registers its first fall in seven auctions
The index was down 2.3% this week, with falls in both whole milk powder and skim milk powder prices.
6 March 2024 Markets
GDT index falls for first time since November
The trading event finished with the GDT index 2.3% down on the previous auction a fortnight ago.
5 March 2024 News
Price increases at key dairy auctions
Dairy commodities got a welcome price boost at the GDT and Dutch Dairy Board auctions this week
21 February 2024 Northern Ireland
Dairy Trends: GDT records a 4.2% rise, cementing confidence
The most recent Global Dairy Trade auction recorded a 4.2% price rise, cementing confidence in the recovery.
7 February 2024 Markets
GDT up, but European markets flat
There was a fifth successive price increase at the bi-monthly GDT auction, but markets within European are less buoyant.
7 February 2024 Northern Ireland
Strong butter prices lift GDT 4.2%
The GDT is at levels that have not been seen in over a year, with butter driving the index rise.
7 February 2024 News
Dairy Trends: GDT increases by 2.3% as prices keep climbing
Prices at the Global Dairy Trade increased by 2.3% at this week's auction, leading to a 22.7% increase since September.
17 January 2024 Markets