Commodities

The key driver will be the demand for dairy and animal protein and the uptick in the economy will drive more consumption, writes Ian Lahiffe.

NI's largest milk processor, Lakeland Dairies, has increased its August base price by 1p/l.

Strong butter and powdered milk prices make a sound case for increases to August's milk price, according to the ICMSA's dairy committee.

While data is available for Coillte reforestation, there is no data for the private sector at a time when reforestation far exceeds afforestation.

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

The Dealer hears that Bill Gates is financially backing a butter alternative having previously invested in lab-grown meat.

Large swathes of the US are experiencing severe to extreme and, in some cases, exceptional drought.

We are now in the season when the weather forecast is scrutinised for sun and wind, and the rise and fall of the dew is monitored as closely as a life support machine.