Ulster Farmers’ Union – dairy cows at Greenmout Agricultural College. Picture: Cliff Donaldson
UFU MPI: 41.12 (was 41.56): The New Zealand GDT Event finsihed down 0.9% overall on the previous. Butter, cheddar, skimmed milk powder and whole milk powder were all back. Butter fell 1.5% from $7,992 to $7,821. Cheddar fell 9.2% from $5,519 to $5,007. Skimmed milk powder fell 0.7% from $2,828 to $2,817 and whole milk powder fell 1.0% from $4,374 to $4,332.
On the Dutch (ZuivelNL) market fresh butter, whole milk powder and skimmed milk powder (Food) all rose, whilst skimmed milk powder (Feed) and whey powder remained stable. Fresh butter was up €50/T from €7,180 to €7,230. Whole milk powder was up €10/T from €4,220 to €4,230. Skimmed milk powder (Food) was up €20/T from €2,370 to €2,390.
Skimmed milk powder (Feed) and whey powder remained stable at €2,410/T and €840/T respectively.
