# UFU Calls for Higher Base Milk Prices Amid Rising Dairy Commodity Prices and Production Costs in Northern Ireland

> The Ulster Farmers’ Union is calling on processors to raise year-round base milk prices, saying producers have not shared in a reported 19% rise in dairy market prices over four months. The union cites higher feed, fuel, electricity and fertilizer costs, while summer heatwaves reduced milk yields in Northern Ireland.

- Date: 2026-11-10 · published 2026-11-11T06:10:42.830Z
- Category: weather · region Northern Ireland · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/93005-ufu-calls-for-higher-base-milk-prices-amid-rising-dairy-commodity-prices-and
- Commodities: [Milk (Class III)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/MILK.md)

## Why it matters

Reduced yields and higher production costs increase pressure for stronger farmgate milk prices; better returns could support production and investment. Higher feed costs also squeeze livestock margins.

## Read by commodity

- MILK: bullish ▲

## Similar past events

| Commodity | Date | Event | 5-day % | 20-day % |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| MILK | 2019-02-20 | [International prices for milk and dairy products](https://feedsoft.ai/events/9987-international-prices-for-milk-and-dairy-products.md) | -0.3% | +6.8% |
| MILK | 2024-06-27 | [With commodity prices boosted, what are the prospects for UK dairy?](https://feedsoft.ai/events/29758-with-commodity-prices-boosted-what-are-the-prospects-for-uk-dairy.md) | -1.7% | -0.2% |
| MILK | 2018-06-20 | [Where are milk prices headed in rising dairy markets? - Farmers Weekly](https://feedsoft.ai/events/64546-where-are-milk-prices-headed-in-rising-dairy-markets-farmers-weekly.md) | -0.7% | -7.0% |
| MILK | 2024-07-27 | [Dairy Market Mania: How Heatwaves, Bird Flu, and Heifer Shortages are Shaking Up Milk Production and Prices \| The Bullvine](https://feedsoft.ai/events/6829-dairy-market-mania-how-heatwaves-bird-flu-and-heifer-shortages-are-shaking-up.md) | +2.4% | +4.2% |
| MILK | 2026-08-04 | [Econ Roundup: Demand Supports Milk Prices, Feed Costs Rising - NMPF](https://feedsoft.ai/events/4737-econ-roundup-demand-supports-milk-prices-feed-costs-rising-nmpf.md) | +6.8% | +6.4% |

## Sources

- insights.tridge.com: https://insights.tridge.com/speaker-product-news-reports/KJLyFXpzJzgKuB1Gqsm5QUKHGgR43AVdqLB7jUbB5ggV4s541sRkuR8k

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