Apart from the dairy herd management planning, it is also important to keep an eye on financial forecasts. He was adamant 2020 was going to be a really positive year for dairy markets. I caught with him recently to discuss where he feels dairy markets are heading. GDT butter prices were lower than EU butter prices, but New Zealand prices have started to rally, moving more into line with prices in the EU where trading futures in October for both butter and SMP were strong. Nutritional guidance around dairy in China increased as it is seen as a key way to strengthen the immune system.

Source: Irish Independent November 13, 2020 07:30 UTC