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The Ornua monthly PPI increased slightly by 0.08% for July milk supplies.
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The pasture profit index (PPI) has undergone some updates for the 2026 season. Teagasc’s Sarah Walsh, Michael O’Donovan and Noirin McHugh discuss what this means
A clover profit index is in the process of being developed. It's goal will be to identify the clover varieties with the best chance of success for different systems.
The forecast for the coming weekend is set to be mixed, with some sunny spells, but also showers of rain and temperatures will be cold overnight, according to Met Éireann.
Ornua said that its February PPI points to a stabilisation in dairy market returns.
The results reflect weak market returns for the month of January, according to Ornua.
The Purchase Price Index (PPI) is down 22 points from 151.4 in August 2025.
The drop in price at the Global Dairy Trade auction is the eighth time in a row that prices have fallen at the auction.
Looking for a reason to get out and explore this August? National Heritage Week runs from 15-23 August, with over 2,000 events taking place across Ireland. Many are free and family-friendly, making it the perfect opportunity to try something new.