Global dairy trade

Dairy Trends: GDT surges ahead by 6.7%

The increase in the Global Dairy Trade index by 6.7% caught most commentators off guard in a welcome sign of some market recovery.

MARKETS 4 February 2026

Dairy Trends: GDT surges ahead by 6.7%

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Prices rise for third consecutive GDT auction

Prices rise for third consecutive GDT auction

NEWS 4 February 2026

Dairy Trends: GDT records another rise but European prices dip again

Dairy Trends: GDT records another rise but European prices dip again

MARKETS 21 January 2026

GDT index up for second consecutive auction

GDT index up for second consecutive auction

GDT index up for second consecutive auction

NEWS 20 January 2026

Dairy Trends: a bit more positivity in dairy prices

Dairy Trends: a bit more positivity in dairy prices

Dairy Trends: a bit more positivity in dairy prices

MARKETS 14 January 2026

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Dairy market uncertainty for first half of 2026

Dairy market uncertainty for first half of 2026

Adam Woods takes a look at the dairy outlook and what farmers can do to prepare for a lean first six months of 2026.

EDITORIAL 26 November 2025

Dairy Trends: positive GDT as index rises 6.3%

Dairy Trends: positive GDT as index rises 6.3%

The first auction for 2026 was a good one, with the index going up by 6.3%, sending hope if not positivity to the market.

MARKETS 26 November 2025

Prices rise at Global Dairy Trade auction

Prices rise at Global Dairy Trade auction

This is the first time that prices have increased at the GDT since August 2025.

NEWS 26 November 2025

Dairy Trends: GDT auction records another big drop

Dairy Trends: GDT auction records another big drop

The Global Dairy Trade auction fell by a whopping 4.4% this week, following on from a 4.3% cut at the last auction.

MARKETS 26 November 2025

Dairy Trends: GDT auction drops by 4.3%

Dairy Trends: GDT auction drops by 4.3%

The drop in price at the Global Dairy Trade auction is the eighth time in a row that prices have fallen at the auction.

MARKETS 26 November 2025

GDT index continues to fall – down 4.3% at latest auction

GDT index continues to fall – down 4.3% at latest auction

The index, based off the GDT fortnightly auction, has not risen since early August this year.

NEWS 26 November 2025

Fonterra cuts its milk price forecast on surging global supplies

Fonterra cuts its milk price forecast on surging global supplies

New Zealand’s largest co-op said increased milk production has put pressure on commodity prices

NEWS 26 November 2025

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Survey of food and drink producers directly informs our work

An Rialálaí Agraibhia (Agri-Food Regulator) today issued a reminder to food and beverage producers across Ireland to complete its survey.

Survey of food and drink producers directly informs our work

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