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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.
Dairy prices slip
Dairy prices pulled back a bit in the overnight Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auction and it’s mostly to do with New Zealand’s biggest market, China.
Optimism in the air
There is a feeling of optimism in the dairy industry, says Federated Farmers dairy section chair Richard McIntyre.
Dairy has 'turned a corner'
A leading farm accountant and consultant believes the dairy industry has turned a corner as the rural sector navigates a downturn.
Editorial: Things are looking up
OPINION: The first two Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auctions have delivered good news for dairy farmers.
Global dairy prices on the rise
Following two consecutive Global Dairy Trade (GDT) price rises this year, overall prices now sit at their highest since June 2023.
Too little too late?
Global dairy prices have retreated and reached usual averages, but farmers shouldn’t expect a repeat of milk payouts of the past two seasons.
Dairy prices hit six-month high
Following the latest Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auction overnight, dairy prices are now sitting at their highest since June.
More milk keeps prices soft
A better than expected start to milk production in New Zealand has softened global dairy prices, says Westpac senior agri economist Nathan Penny.
Have dairy prices finally turned the corner?
Dairy prices rose for the second successive Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auction last week, but the jury is still out on whether prices have turned a corner.