County Fermanagh countryside. Picture: Cliff Donaldson
UFU MPI – 35.14 (was 35.58): The New Zealand GDT event finished down 1.4% overall when compared to the previous. Butter, cheddar, skimmed milk powder and whole milk powder were all back. Butter was down 0.8% to finish at $6,662 down from $6,712. Cheddar was down 1.9% to finish at $4,758 down from $4,858. Skimmed milk powder was back 1.6% down from $2,599 to $2,559. Whole milk powder was down 2.4% from $3,696 to $3,610.
On the Dutch (ZuivelNL) market fresh butter, whole milk powder, skimmed milk powder (food) and skimmed milk powder (feed) were all back. Whey powder was the only to rise.
Fresh butter was back €180/T from €5,330 to €5,150. Whole milk powder was back €30/T from €3,610 to €3,580. Skimmed milk powder (food) was back €60/T from €2,120 to €2,060. Skimmed milk powder (feed) was back €30/T from €2,100 to €2,070 and whey powder was up €30/T from €940 to €970.
