# UFU calls for higher milk prices as dairy markets rise

> The Ulster Farmers' Union is urging dairy processors in Northern Ireland to raise the base milk price rather than rely on seasonal winter bonuses. It cites a 9.8% rise in the Global Dairy Trade index since July, with Dutch whole milk powder up 24.6%, skimmed milk powder up 37.9% and UK mild cheddar up 14%.

- Date: 2026-11-14 · published 2026-11-14T09:09:02.564Z
- Category: market · region Northern Ireland · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/99258-ufu-calls-for-higher-milk-prices-as-dairy-markets-rise
- Commodities: [Milk (Class III)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/MILK.md), [Nonfat Dry Milk](https://feedsoft.ai/c/NFDM.md)

## Why it matters

Rising dairy commodity prices and reduced European milk output point to firmer milk and dairy ingredient prices, which raises the cost of dairy-based feed ingredients such as skimmed milk powder and whey.

## Read by commodity

- MILK: bullish ▲
- NFDM: bullish ▲

## Sources

- thescottishfarmer.co.uk: https://www.thescottishfarmer.co.uk/news/26716578.ufu-calls-higher-milk-prices-dairy-markets-rise/

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