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Three key factors "driving change" in the dairy sector were highlighted at a dairy conference today (Tuesday, March 24).
Irish dairy "remains a trusted and competitive partner in an uncertain time", according to Bord Bia CEO Jim O'Toole.
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The Global Dairy Trade (GDT) index has recorded a slight increase to continue its upward trend since the start of the year.
Demand from international dairy markets has exceeded expectations in the first quarter (Q1) of the year, according to Ornua.
Production of butter across the EU grew by 6.2% in 2025, when compared to the previous year, according to new data.
Ornua's latest report found that strong Global Dairy Trade results have led to a "more positive market sentiment than anticipated”.
The Global Dairy Trade (GDT) index has increased by an impressive 6.7% after the latest trading event yesterday (Tuesday, February 3).
Ornua has said that European dairy commodity prices have "likely reached a floor" and are expected to stabilise in Q1 2026.
The positive start to 2026 for the Global Dairy Trade (GDT) has continued following the latest trading event today (Tuesday, January 20).
Cost of living pressures, in tandem with weakening consumer sentiment, are the key factors driving down world dairy markets
The Ornua Purchase Price Index (PPI) has fallen again, with its resulting indicative milk price falling by almost 1c/L.
The slide in the Global Dairy Trade (GDT) index has continued after the latest trading event today (Tuesday, December 2).
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Global milk collections increased by 3.5% in the year to September, with flows expanding in most major producing regions, Ornua said.
A new technical bulletin by the International Dairy Federation (IDF) points strongly to global dairy demand exceeding milk output.
The Global Dairy Trade (GDT) index has decreased for the sixth consecutive occasion after the latest trading event today.
Kerry Group has said that it saw volume growth and "strong margin expansion" in quarter three (Q3) of the year.
The Global Dairy Trade (GDT) index decreased by 1.4% in the latest trading event yesterday, marking the fifth decrease in a row.
The global outlook for milk has improved with annual output likely to expand by 1.9%, Ornua...
Ireland must identify "opportunities for us to insulate ourselves" against the volatility of world market prices, according to minister.
The latest results from the GDT show a continued downward trajectory as the index figure decreased for the fourth consecutive time.
EU milk collections lifted by 0.8% in July and should rise by about 1.5% in August, according to a...
Agriland spoke with the director of Dairy Industry Ireland (DII), Conor Mulvihill were we spoke about the and the impact the EU-US trade deal
The latest results on the Global Dairy Trade (GDT) have shown a slight decline in the index figure, marking three decreases in a row.
