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OPINION: European farmers are going to extreme lengths to have their message heard.
An improvement in global markets and a weak New Zealand dollar are behind the ANZ Bank's optimistic prediction of a $7.70/kgMS farmgate milk price for this season.
When dairy prices are down, it's normally linked to oversupply of products but global milk supply isn't the problem this time.
Some farmers are taking on additional work off farm to keep up with rising interest costs, says Federated Farmers dairy chair Richard McIntyre.
Analysts remain divided on the forecast farmgate milk price for the new season, starting in less than two months.
Rising costs such as fertiliser, fuel and labour and an overall tightening of profitability is forcing dairy farmers to take a ‘more considered approach’ to their businesses.
Dairy farmers are taking a ‘more considerate approach’ to their businesses, according to the ANZ bank’s agricultural economist, Susan Kilsby.
OPINION: Last week's proposal from the Government will not come as a surprise to those who have been following the topic.
Farmgate returns for red meat producers are expected to remain steady this season despite on-farm challenges.
OPINION: European farmers are going to extreme lengths to have their message heard.
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