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Global dairy prices are continuing to rise. The overnight Global Dairy Trade (GDT) trade weighted index rose 14.2%, its eight straight gain.
Whole milk powder prices index was up 7% to US$5,100/tonne. Skim milk powder prices rose a staggering 28% to US$5142/tonne.
Analysts say traders are competing for a shrinking volume of milk powder in the face of the continuing impact of drought.
Fonterra last week increased its milk payout by 30c/kgMS.
Horowhenua organic dairy farmers Ange and Wayne Moxham have taken their business to a new level.
A milk glut around the world shows no sign of easing, putting downward pressure on farmgate milk prices for the next few months.
As dairy farmers lock in plans for the upcoming mating season, a partnership between Fonterra and Silver Fern Farms has been formed with the aim of making it simpler to create additional value from calves not entering the replacement herd.
South Waikato farmer Bas Nelis is always interested in fine-tuning his business to improve results.
Fonterra has reduced its forecast 2026/27 Farmgate Milk Price.
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