Chinese strategy
OPINION: Fonterra may have sold its dairy farms in China but the appetite for collaboration with the country remains strong.
Dairy farmers are being urged not to compromise cow condition as they chase a record milk price this season.
Canterbury milk processor Synlait says its farmer suppliers will get a record base milk price of $9.25/kgMS this season.
Dairy farmers will be milking cows for as long as they can to capitalise on a record milk price this season.
Last week's rise in global dairy prices has further boosted the chance of a record-breaking $9 milk price for the season.
Whole milk powder (WMP) prices have broken the US$4000/metric tonne mark for the first time in six months.
Soaring whole milk powder (WMP) prices are lifting forecast milk price to Fonterra farmer suppliers but it is also affecting the co-op’s profitability.
Fonterra farmers have received some good news this morning: a higher forecast milk price for this season.
With dairy prices on the rise, how far can Fonterra go with its forecast milk price rises this season?
OPINION: Fonterra may have sold its dairy farms in China but the appetite for collaboration with the country remains strong.
OPINION: The Listener's latest piece on winter grazing among Southland dairy farmers leaves much to be desired.