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The Irish Farmers Journal is dedicated to providing up to the minute news on milk prices in Ireland and also on the global dairy market.

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.

MARKETS 5 February 2025

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.

MARKETS 5 February 2025

Dairy Trends: butter prices jump by €255/t

Butter prices took a big leap forward this week, increasing by €255/t, writes Aidan Brennan.

MARKETS 5 February 2025

January milk price breaks €7/kg MS

The last time milk price was this high was in January 2023, writes Aidan Brennan

MARKETS 5 February 2025

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.

MARKETS 5 February 2025

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.

MARKETS 5 February 2025

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

MARKETS 5 February 2025

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.

MARKETS 5 February 2025

Dairy Trends: GDT increases by 3.7%

It was all positive news from the GDT auction, although European dairy prices are under more pressure.

MARKETS 5 February 2025

New for 2025: Syngenta enters grassland market with CASPER ®

Syngenta Ireland recently launched CASPER®, a new broadleaved weed herbicide for newly sown and established grassland.

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Dairy Trends: markets showing stability across all categories

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Irish dairy exports soar in January

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Tirlán at the top in February league

Tirlán at the top in February league

Dairy Trends: butter continues its upward journey

Dairy Trends: butter continues its upward journey

MOST READ STORIES

Tirlán at the top in February league

Dairy Trends: butter continues its upward journey

Dairy Trends: butter prices jump by €255/t

January milk price breaks €7/kg MS

Dairy Trends: butter prices on the rise again

Dairy Trends: prices relatively stable across dairy markets

GDT butter and skim higher than European price

Dairy Trends: European prices on a slow decline

Dairy Trends: GDT increases by 3.7%

New for 2025: Syngenta enters grassland market with CASPER ®

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