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Dairy Trends: tariff tensions playing part in subdued market
Aidan Brennan
The impact of tariffs is dampening sentiment in the dairy markets across Europe, writes Aidan Brennan.
Dairy Trends: tariff tensions playing part in subdued market
Dairy Trends: markets showing stability across all categories
2 April 2025 Markets
Dairy Trends: markets showing stability across all categories
Prices at the Global Dairy Trade auction went up by 1.1% this week, while butter prices in Europe took a bit of a dip, writes Aidan Brennan.
Irish dairy exports soar in January
30 March 2025 News
Irish dairy exports soar in January
Record value for January dairy exports, with volumes for the month only higher once in the past 10 years.
Dairy Trends: markets holding their own
There was a slight drop for butter on the European market this week, but most other commodities are holding their own, writes Aidan Brennan.
26 March 2025 Markets
Tirlán at the top in February league
The level of out of season supports have been cut for February milk meaning most co-ops are paying a little bit less compared to January, writes Aidan Brennan.
26 March 2025 Markets
Dairy Trends: butter continues its upward journey
Butter is the star performer in Europe once again this week, recording an increase in price of €135/t from last week.
19 March 2025 Markets
Dairy Trends: butter prices jump by €255/t
Butter prices took a big leap forward this week, increasing by €255/t, writes Aidan Brennan.
12 March 2025 Markets
January milk price breaks €7/kg MS
The last time milk price was this high was in January 2023, writes Aidan Brennan
12 March 2025 Markets
Dairy Trends: butter prices on the rise again
Butter prices at the Global Dairy Trade auction and the European spot market both rallied this week, as scarcities continue.
5 March 2025 Markets
Dairy Trends: prices relatively stable across dairy markets
European butter prices remain unchanged this week, while whole milk powder declined by €50/t, writes Aidan Brennan.
26 February 2025 Markets
GDT butter and skim higher than European price
In a change to the norm, the prices for butter and skim milk powder at the Global Dairy Trade beat that being achieved in Europe, writes Aidan Brennan
19 February 2025 Markets
Dairy Trends: European prices on a slow decline
Butter, cheese and whole milk powder all dropped a bit in Europe this week, writes Aidan Brennan.
12 February 2025 Markets