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Dairy Markets

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.

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Dairy Trends: butter prices fall sharply this week

Butter prices took the biggest hit on the European spot market this week as the market reacts to a change in sentiment writes Aidan Brennan.

9 October 2024
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Another bounce in milk price for August

Milk prices increased by between 1.2c/l and 3c/l for August, as dairy markets are continuing to perform well, writes Aidan Brennan.

2 October 2024
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Dairy Trends: mixed week for commodity prices

Butter price reverse in both Europe and at GDT auction, but cheddar and WMP prices increase.

2 October 2024
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Dairy Trends: butter and cheese prices continue to climb

Butter prices continue their surge into record territory, with cheddar also posting a big increase last week.

25 September 2024
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Dairy Trends: premium for European dairy grows

The premium prices being paid for dairy in Europe is highlighted this week, as butter is over €2,100/t cheaper at the GDT auction, writes Aidan Brennan.

18 September 2024
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Dairy Trends: butter prices hold while cheese and powder climbs

There was a return to stability in the butter market this week, while prices for most other commodity types increased, writes Aidan Brennan.

11 September 2024
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Dairy Trends: GDT holds while European prices rise

It was another upbeat week on the European dairy market, with prices for all key products rising, writes Aidan Brennan.

4 September 2024
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Dairy Trends: butter reaches record prices

Butter has broken the 2022 record in Europe and all other dairy commodities are flying, writes Aidan Brennan.

28 August 2024
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Milk prices increase for July

All of the co-ops increased milk price for July, writes Aidan Brennan, but those at the top and the bottom of the league are getting most attention he says.

28 August 2024
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