Dairy markets update: Some milk price rises likely for May

The markets have continued to improve markedly, and the first price increases since the autumn of last year are on the cards for May, for some but by no means all processors

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Dairy markets update: Some milk price rises likely for May

Cream prices have risen sharply, climbing to £1.55 to £1.60/kg by the end of the first week in March. Butter prices also moved higher, reaching €4,800 to €4,900/tonne, with UK prices around £4,000 and...

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