Returns lift, costs down - DairyNZ
The outlook for dairy farmers this season has improved, especially when compared to forecasts only six months ago, according to DairyNZ.
The GDT price index advanced 3.1% cent from the previous auction two weeks ago.
The flagship whole milk powder rose 3.5% to US$2998/tonne.
Skim milk powder, which has been lagging way behind WMP, also got a boost; prices rose 7.1% to US$2044/ tonne.
Key results
AMF index down 0.5%, average price US$5,930/MT
Butter index up 2.9%, average price US$4,892/MT
BMP index not available, average price US$1,720/MT
Ched index up 6.0%, average price US$3,462/MT
LAC index up 1.2%, average price US$935/MT
RenCas index down 3.8%, average price US$6,020/MT
SMP index up 7.1%, average price US$2,044/MT
WMP index up 3.5%, average price US$2,998/MT
