Dairy markets start off on a positive note but farmgate prices are set to slip

Before Christmas, commodity prices were falling, and end-use buyers sensed the tables had turned in their favour once again

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Dairy markets start off on a positive note but farmgate prices are set to slip

The new year was supposed to start with those commodity prices falling again. So far in 2025, though, butter and cream seem to have rallied, with butter prices rising to the mid €7,000 (£5,860) range as...

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