Ulster Farmers’ Union – dairy cows at Greenmout Agricultural College. Picture: Cliff Donaldson
UFU MPI: 33.72 (was 35.14)
The New Zealand GDT event finished down 2.4% overall when compared to the previous.
Butter, cheddar and whole milk powder were all back, whilst skimmed milk powder remained stable. Butter was back 4.3% to finish at $6,371 down from $6,662. Cheddar was back 6.6% to finish at $4,449 down from $4,758. Whole milk powder was down 2.7% down from $3,610 to $3,503. Skimmed milk powder remained stable at $2,559.
On the Dutch (ZuivelNL) market fresh butter, whole milk powder, skimmed milk powder (food) and skimmed milk powder (feed) were all back. Whey powder remained stable.
Fresh butter was back €50/T to finish at €5,100. Whole milk powder was back €70/T from €3,530 to €3,460. Skimmed milk powder (Food) was back €40/T from €2,060 to €2,020.
Skimmed milk powder (feed) was back €40/T from €2,070 to €2,030 and whey powder remained stable at €980/T.
