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Dairy Trends: spot markets continue to improve
Aidan Brennan
The European spot market for dairy products continues to make gradual improvements, writes Aidan Brennan.
24 May 2023 News
Milk price top-ups level 2022 milk price payout
The annual reports have been published, the final milk price top-ups have been announced so a tally of one of the best average milk price years ever can finally be completed.
17 May 2023 Markets
Camera at the Mart: traditional types tumble to the top in Corrin
Shanon Kinahan reports form Corrin Mart in Fermoy on Tuesday, where traditional-bred cattle dominated the trade.
Dairy Trends: GDT falls by 0.9%
The latest GDT auction results buck the trend of the previous two auctions and sends more uncertainty into dairy markets.
17 May 2023 Markets
Aberdeen Angus Association out on a high
The Irish Aberdeen Angus Association held its final spring sale last Thursday in Nenagh Mart which was met highest price, average and clearance rate of all of their sales.
10 May 2023 Pedigree
Dairy Trends: commodity markets steady but local prices falling
Butter and whole milk powder continue to rally on the European spot market, but local milk prices continue to fall.
10 May 2023 Markets
Big NI demand at Ballybay dairy sale
Wednesday last saw Ballybay Mart host a dairy sale with 139 entries from milk cows to heifers. Shane Dobson reports from the ringside.
6 May 2023 Markets
Relough Danstar the star of Kilrea
It was a special day in Kilrea when Relough Danstar ET hit a new sale centre record of 9,000gns (€10,798.75), Shanon Kinahan writes.
4 May 2023 Pedigree
Dairy Trends: prices increase at GDT auction again
There was more positive news on the global dairy market this week, with price rises in the GDT auction and in Europe.
3 May 2023 Markets
West Cork go top as Kerry stick to bottom
Big change from February milk prices in March as April numbers set to be released in coming days when boards meet to set April milk price.
3 May 2023 News
Desmond the Diamond in Tullow
Shanon Kinahan reports from the Irish Aberdeen Angus Association spring sale in Tullow Mart.
26 April 2023 Pedigree
Camera at the Mart: super sale of suck calves in Dungarvan
With just over 500 calves passing through the ring in Dungarvan Mart, trade is remaining solid for the stronger fed calves, Shanon Kinahan writes.
26 April 2023 Markets