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Dairy Trends: butter and WMP increase while skim and cheese fall
Aidan Brennan
There is no clear direction in the dairy markets at present, with no big changes to either supply or demand, writes Aidan Brennan.
16 April 2024 News
Small increase in GDT index
The trading event finished with the Global Dairy Trade (GDT) index up 0.1% on the previous auction a fortnight ago.
2 April 2024 News
GDT index rises following two consecutive drops
The fortnightly auction finished with the index up 2.8%.
Mounting fears milk prices are stalling
While dairy sector officials insist that a collapse in milk prices is not imminent, they said returns were likely to plateau at current levels.
27 March 2024 News
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%
20 March 2024 Markets
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.
19 March 2024 News
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