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Mounting fears milk prices are stalling
Declan O’Brien
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 Markets
Dairy Trends: global markets weaken as GDT falls by 2.8%
There was a weakening in dairy markets this week as buyers pulled out of the GDT auction and the index fell by 2.8%
19 March 2024 News
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.
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
Dairy Trends: butter jumps by €365/t as demand rises
There was a huge increase in the price of butter on the European spot market this week, writes Aidan Brennan.
28 February 2024 Markets
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: European prices respond to GDT increases
There was a more upbeat trading environment for European dairy products this week, writes Aidan Brennan.
14 February 2024 Markets
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
GDT starts 2024 with further price rise
There was positive price trends for dairy commodities at the first GDT event of 2024.
3 January 2024 Northern Ireland
GDT up, with butter and whole milk powder biggest winners
The index is the highest it has been since the trading event held on 21 February 2023.
2 January 2024 News
Dairy Trends: spot market drops but fundamentals sound
While there was a drop in the spot market price for dairy this week, the fundamentals of the market remain sound, writes Aidan Brennan.
13 December 2023 Markets