Global markets
Jack Kennedy on 12 May 2021
Dairy Trends: butter and skim prices underpin strong commodities
Dairy markets are strong and running well ahead of this time last year, but US milk supply is on the increase.
Lorcan Allen on 07 Apr 2021
Outlook for milk prices in 2021 is positive – Dairygold chief
Dairygold chief executive Jim Woulfe says the supply and demand balance in global dairy markets is in good shape for 2021.
Darren Carty on 31 Mar 2021
Tighter supplies globally underpinning buoyant sheep prices
It is not just in Europe where supplies are tight – there are also much lower volumes of sheepmeat being exported to global markets from Australia and New Zealand.
Jack Kennedy on 10 Mar 2021
February milk price hikes likely
Co-ops meet later this week and next week to set February milk price as further global growth in supply looks slack.
Phelim O'Neill on 31 Jan 2021
UK membership of Pacific trade bloc will stiffen market competition
It is clear that increased competition is coming for the supply of imported agricultural produce to the UK market. The question is when not if, writes Phelim O'Neill.
Phelim O'Neill on 29 Jan 2021
Sharing of Brexit adjustment reserve fund
Ireland secured €1bn from the special Brexit adjustment reserve (BAR) fund. How was the amount allocated and what can it be used for?
Jack Kennedy on 27 Jan 2021
Late season bonus pushes Glanbia to top
Volumes supplied in December from spring milk suppliers are small but they set the floor for an improving market.
Jack Kennedy on 20 Dec 2020
Mood music on milk markets good
While a lockdown might be looming in Ireland on the runup to Christmas, global analysts are positive on where global markets are, writes Jack Kennedy.
Lorcan Allen on 16 Dec 2020
Dairy markets: dairy prices make full recovery from COVID impact
This week’s GDT auction in New Zealand shows that prices for butter, cheddar and milk powders have now made a full recovery from the impact of COVID-19.
Lorcan Allen on 02 Dec 2020
Dairy markets: can a rising oil price boost dairy markets?
The recent rise in the oil price has coincided with improved returns for dairy commodities, particularly milk powders.
Niall Hurson on 17 Nov 2020
Agri food exports up €600m in 2019
Agricultural exports to countries outside of Europe have increased from approximately €3.7bn to €4.3bn in the period 2016 to 2019.
Jack Kennedy on 15 Nov 2020
Milk price - does product mix count?
How do milk processors make money? Improving efficiency is one way, but options on what to make from milk can also help returns.
Niall Hurson on 12 Nov 2020
Lakeland holds October milk price
Lakeland has said it is important that there is a trade deal between the UK and EU to provide ongoing stability and certainty for the entire dairy industry.
Darren Carty on 11 Nov 2020
Wool sales volumes lifting but prices remain depressed
The latest British Wool sale held on 3 November recorded an 89.5% clearance, with 1.41m kilos of the 1.576m kilos offered traded.
Lorcan Allen on 28 Oct 2020
Dairy markets: thin dairy trade reflects global uncertainty
The upcoming US election, the impending Brexit deadline and a second wave of COVID-19 are feeding uncertainty in global dairy markets right now.
Jack Kennedy on 14 Oct 2020
September milk prices start to lift
Solid markets and positive sentiment are pushing dairy product prices higher and now milk prices to farmers are starting to rise.
Niall Hurson on 14 Oct 2020
Glanbia and Kerry Group announce September milk price
Lakeland Dairies was the first processor to set September supplies with an increase in the base price by 1c/l.
Lorcan Allen on 28 Sep 2020
Watch: a decade of Innovation at the Ploughing
This year the Innovation Arena celebrated 10 years of showcasing the finest technology in Irish agriculture. James Maloney of Enterprise Ireland looks at the growth of the event over the last decade.
Lorcan Allen on 26 Sep 2020
Start-ups: All you need to know to grow your business
From finance to technical expertise, start-ups companies in Ireland can avail of a huge array of supports to help grow their business. All they need to do is ask, writes Lorcan Allen.
Peter McCann on 12 Aug 2020
UK farming can be globally competitive
The manager of one the UK's largest dairy farms gave his views on Brexit, farm expansion and the environment during a webinar last week.