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Dairy Trends: GDT up 1.5% with European prices also rising

The GDT auction experienced an increase of 1.5% this week, while drought is taking its toll on milk supplies in Europe. This is a positive thing for dairy market prices, Daire Cregg reports.

MARKETS 22 July 2026

Dairy Trends: GDT up 1.5% with European prices also rising

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Farm price legislation ruled out at Stormont

Farm price legislation ruled out at Stormont

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Sheep price update: base lamb quotes at €9.50/kg

Sheep price update: base lamb quotes at €9.50/kg

Sheep price update: base lamb quotes at €9.50/kg

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Editorial: milk league - €20,000 milk price gap

Editorial: milk league - €20,000 milk price gap

Editorial: milk league - €20,000 milk price gap

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Dairy Trends: GDT falls by 3.4% as butter prices slashed

Dairy Trends: GDT falls by 3.4% as butter prices slashed

There was an 8.1% fall in the price of butter on the Global Dairy Trade auction this week, while European butter fell by €100/t.

MARKETS 13 March 2026

Dempsey at Large: the beef choke point

Dempsey at Large: the beef choke point

The overall beef sector this spring has been rocked by the losses incurred by bona fide farmers.

VIEWPOINTS 13 March 2026

Milk League: North Cork suppliers count the cost of mismanagement

Milk League: North Cork suppliers count the cost of mismanagement

Aidan Brennan examines the impact of the February milk price announcement for the typical North Cork milk supplier.

MARKETS 13 March 2026

Sheep prices: factories dig in on quotes

Sheep prices: factories dig in on quotes

Demand remains high, with factories continuing to fill orders for the Easter trade, but reluctant to increase prices further.

MARKETS 13 March 2026

ICMSA urges Minister to support call for EU voluntary milk reduction scheme

ICMSA urges Minister to support call for EU voluntary milk reduction scheme

The ICMSA president expressed disappointment that Ireland is not currently supporting the call and said that next Monday gives the Minister the opportunity to back the proposal.

NEWS 13 March 2026

February milk price confirmed by Tirlán board

February milk price confirmed by Tirlán board

The base price for February milk is 34.05c/l, excluding VAT.

NEWS 13 March 2026

Weekend weather: showery, cold at times with some bright spells

Weekend weather: showery, cold at times with some bright spells

The weekend weather is set to be changeable, according to Met Éireann.

NEWS 13 March 2026

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