Tuesday, 08 October 2024 09:55

Miraka lifts milk price

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Miraka chief executive Karl Gradon.

Taupo-based dairy company Miraka has lifted its forecast milk price for the season to $9.17/kgMS.

Miraka chief executive Karl Gradon says he expects the company's milk suppliers will be pleased with the strong 2024-25 season price update.

"Our farmers have experienced a difficult and challenging period, with lower commodities over time and higher operating expenses and interest rates.

"We're supporting them with a strong 2024/25 season forecast milk price."

Miraka's milk price is 17c above Fonterra's mid-point for the season.

Miraka's 2023-24 final milk payout is $8/kgMS. Fonterra's final Farmgate Milk Price for the 2023/24 season finished at $7.8/kgMS. This, combined with the 55 cents per share dividend, provides a total cash payout to a fully shared-up farmer of $8.38/kgMS. The dividend includes a special 15c return to farmers.

Fonterra Co-operative Council chair John Stevenson says the special dividend of 15 cents per share, on top of interim and final dividends totalling 40 cents per share, demonstrates the strength of Fonterra's balance sheet.

"In addition, the special dividend is a welcome acknowledgement of the tough times faced by shareholders in the relatively recent past when the returns from ownership were not adequate."

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