# ICMSA say “notably” stronger dairy markets must see a rise for farmers in forthcoming milk price announcements

> ICMSA said stronger Global Dairy Trade results, a 2.7% monthly gain in the Ornua PPI to 40.9cpl, firmer European commodity markets and rising protein demand support higher October milk prices for Irish farmers. The latest GDT index rose 3.0%, with whole milk powder up 5.9% and skim milk powder up 3.1%.

- Date: 2026-11-05 · published 2026-11-06T00:17:40.557Z
- Category: market · region Ireland · magnitude medium
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/82833-icmsa-say-notably-stronger-dairy-markets-must-see-a-rise-for-farmers-in
- Commodities: [Milk (Class III)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/MILK.md)

## Why it matters

Improving dairy-product demand and auction prices may lift Irish farmgate milk prices and support milk-sector revenues. The report points to stronger dairy market pricing, though it does not specify an impact on feed-commodity prices.

## Read by commodity

- MILK: bullish ▲

## Sources

- icmsa.ie: https://icmsa.ie/icmsa-say-notably-stronger-dairy-markets-must-see-a-rise-for-farmers-in-forthcoming-milk-price-announcements/

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