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Global dairy shortage looming – Bord Bia seminar
Aidan Brennan
The Bord Bia dairy market seminar heard the best-case scenario is that European milk supply will grow by just 0.2% per year for the next five years, writes Aidan Brennan.
26 March 2025 Markets
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.
19 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.
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Meanwhile, global milk supply in January was flat in 2024, increasing by just 0.1% for the month.
16 March 2025 News
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
Dairygold and Carbery hold their milk prices
“Stability of dairy markets is continuing for the start of 2025 and we will continue to monitor markets closely to maximise returns for our shareholders,” said a spokesperson for Carbery.
18 February 2025 News
Dairy Trends: markets in good place despite drops for powder
Milk powder prices fell a bit in Europe this week, but, overall, markets are stable, writes Aidan Brennan.
29 January 2025 Markets
Tirlán milk supplies recovered at end of 2024
Co-op chair confirmed that there would be no 13th milk payment for the year.
29 January 2025 News
Dairy Trends: GDT rises by 1.4% as Chinese activity increases
The increase in the Global Dairy Trade index is welcome news at a time when there is significant turmoil in global affairs.
22 January 2025 Markets
Co-ops can't do much on milk price volatility - Lakeland CEO
The dependence of grass-based dairying on the weather leaves Ireland's dairy sector inherently exposed to risk, Lakeland's CEO said.
20 January 2025 News