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Fonterra has revised its 2018/19 forecast farmgate milk price.
Fonterra has revised its 2018/19 forecast farmgate milk price from $7.00 per kgMS to $6.75 per kgMS.
Fonterra chairman John Monaghan says the change is in response to stronger milk supply signals coming from some of the world’s key dairy producing regions.
“Over the past quarter, we have seen increased milk supply out of markets including Europe, the US and Argentina. These regions have a big influence on the supply and demand balance and therefore global prices. For example, the one per cent increase in US milk production represents just under 100 million litres of extra milk.
“At the same time, demand for whole milk powder and dairy fats is showing signs of slowing in some parts of Asia, Africa and the Middle East,” says Monaghan.
Fonterra CEO Miles Hurrell says the weakening NZD/USD exchange rate had only partially offset the decline in global dairy prices, and it was important to give farmers a realistic assessment of the market.
“It’s still very early in the season and a lot can change over the coming months. A drop in the new season milk price forecast will be frustrating to our farmers, but it’s important we give them the facts so they can make informed decisions in their farming businesses,” says Hurrell.
The timing of today’s update is in line with DIRA requirements for Fonterra to review the milk price every three months. The co-op last considered the milk price in May.
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