Dairy
Why Fonterra's latest GDT auction dipped almost 9%
Dairy markets have reassessed the New Zealand production outlook, according to economists at New Zealand’s ASB bank and this drove much...
Dairy Trade
Dairy
Dairy heifer prices up €100 on last year
Friesian heifer prices have risen significantly in recent weeks, according to Listowel Mart Manager, Barney O’Connell. Having hosted a significant...
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Watch: How Cavan farm partnership combats scour
Scour occurs when the gut becomes compromised and calves lose proper functioning of the intestine, resulting in diarrhoea and loss...
Dairy
Prices rise again at Global Dairy Trade auction
Fonterra’s Global Dairy Trade for dairy products saw prices rise by 1.0% in the latest auction, which took place today...
Dairy
'China holds the key to future tenor of international dairy markets'
China re-entering the world dairy market with a degree of serious intent will be the sign that international milk prices...
Dairy
Dairy farmers warned of possible New Zealand/EU trade deal
Concerns have been voiced for the Irish dairy farmers as New Zealand pushes for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with...
Dairy
Does latest fall at Fonterra auction hide positive signals?
Despite a slight reduction at the latest Fonterra Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auction, the event may hide key positive indicators...
Dairy
Lowest average selling price at Fonterra auction since 2009
Fonterra’s most recent dairy trade auction showed a 1.1% decrease in the overall auction index meaning average price for all products...
Dairy
Dairy futures market holds potential but is still in its infancy – ICOS
Despite dairy future markets holding some potential, ICOS says the concept is still in its infancy. ICOS noting a media...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Dairy
Algeria to play vital role in supporting dairy markets
Algeria is one of the world’s key destinations for exports of milk powders and it may play an important role in...
Opinion
Should Ireland be pushing for a trade deal between the EU and China?
In light of the recent Irish agri-trade mission to China, it is an opportune time to examine the state of...
Agri-Business
Global Dairy Trade price index down 3.1%
The New Zealand Global Dairy trade is down 3.1% this week, with milk powders the main losers. Fonterra’s Global Dairy...
Dairy
World dairy prices remained under pressure in October
World wholesale dairy prices remained under pressure in October, according to DairyCo. Milk production in the Northern Hemisphere was heading towards its...
Dairy
IFA calls for more EU action on 'dairy crisis'
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Simon Coveney has been told of the need for further EU Commission action...
Dairy
Farmers advised to budget for lower milk prices for 'most of 2015'
Dairy farmers would be well advised to take a very conservative approach to their business plans for 2015, and to budget...
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Cow monitoring app 'means we can stay farming for longer'
Sylvia and John Powell installed Nedap cow monitoring on their 250-strong herd in February 2023. Farming just outside Birr, Co....
Dairy
Dairy farmers receive 51c/L in Inner Mongolia
Dairy farmers in Inner Mongolia are currently receiving a base price equivalent of 51c/Laccording to Meng Niu Dairy Group Production...
Dairy
'Fonterra dairy trade auction results suggest price recovery'
Prices paid at Global Dairy Trade auction for the last three months were well up on the previous auction –...
Dairy
Ireland needs united dairy front in China - ICMSA
The Irish dairy industry must project a united front in developing the undoubted trade opportunities that exist in China, according...
Dairy
Slight fall in Fonterra dairy auction
Fonterra’s Global Dairy Trade for dairy products saw prices drop by 0.3% in the latest auction, which took place today...