World market looks brighter in the longer term than the short-term

Milk prices may have stabilised in the last few months, but it could be some time before they increase as wholesale prices around the world remain under pressure

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World market looks brighter in the longer term than the short-term

The drop in wholesale prices has been as dramatic as the rise in values last year. When expressed in pounds, EU butter, skimmed milk powder and whole milk powder prices were about a third lower in July...

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