Ulster Farmers’ Union milk price index: The New Zealand GDT event finished up 1.1% overall on the previous, butter finished at $7,492 down from $7,522. Cheddar was down 5.6% from $4,860 to $4,589. Skimmed milk powder was up 2.5% from $2,718 to $2,785 and whole milk powder was up 1.7% from $3,859 to $3,928.
On the Dutch (ZuivelNL) market fresh butter, whole milk powder, skimmed milk powder (feed) and whey powder were all back. Skimmed milk powder (food) remained stable.
Fresh butter was back €120/T from €7,300 to €7,180. Whole milk powder was back €30/T from €4,260 to €4,230. Skimmed milk powder (feed) was back €10/T from €2,340 to €2,330 and whey powder was back €10/T from €800 to €790. Skimmed milk powder (food) remained stable at €2,380.
