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Dairy Trends: GDT drops by 2.8% at last auction of 2024
Aidan Brennan
The latest Global Dairy Trade auction recorded a drop of 2.8%, with powders falling by the largest amount, writes Aidan Brennan.
13 December 2024 News
Kerry Dairy Ireland latest co-op to announce November milk price rise
Two processors have announced a lift in November's milk price, while Lakeland Dairies is to pay a top-up for 2024's supplies next month.
11 December 2024 Markets
Dairy Trends: butter drops sharply by €600/t
Butter prices took a big fall this week, as demand for the product dropped on the back of Christmas orders filled, writes Aidan Brennan.
Bonus for Lakeland suppliers on all 2024 milk
Meanwhile, the co-op decided to hold its base milk price for November supplies.
11 December 2024 News
ICMSA calls on milk processors to pay end-of-year bonuses
The association made the statement to support farmers against the extreme difficulties experienced over the previous 18 months.
10 December 2024 News
Dairy Trends: butter and cheese prices drop
There were reductions in price for butter, cheese and whole milk powder in the European spot markets this week, writes Aidan Brennan.
27 November 2024 Markets
GDT index rises to a 28-month high
A 1.9% increase at the second and final GDt event for November brings the price index to its highest value in 28 months.
20 November 2024 Northern Ireland
Dairy Trends: markets going in the right direction
Butter is leading the charge this week, as prices increase by €145/t to be within touching distance of the last peak price.
13 November 2024 Markets
Positive GDT and Dutch auctions boost dairy markets
There were significant increase in butter and milk powder prices at key dairy auctions this week.
6 November 2024 Northern Ireland
Dairy Trends: GDT increases by 4.8%
The Global Dairy Trade auction result is a really positive sign for the dairy trade, as New Zealand heads towards peak milk production.
6 November 2024 Markets
Galvin sets out his ambitions for finding more value in Kerrygold
The CEO of Ornua, appointed earlier this year, outlines his vision for the co-op to Lorcan Roche Kelly.
23 October 2024 News
Dairy Trends: butter continues its downward trajectory
Butter prices continue to slip in Europe, with prices back €650/t on the peak price of just a few weeks ago.
23 October 2024 Markets