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More stainless steel, less milk
New Zealand dairy processors could struggle to get enough milk to operate their plants, according to a new report by Rabobank.
No worries about prices
Buyers appear comfortable with the current whole milk powder (WMP) prices despite predictions of higher production in New Zealand, says Rabobank dairy analyst Emma Higgins.
Big burst by butter
Butter prices last week burst through the US$6000/tonne mark for the first time in GDT Event history, hitting US$6004/t for the tenth time this year.
Chinese moving to higher value dairy
Chinese dairy consumers are increasingly turning to higher value added or premium dairy products, says Sandy Chen, Rabobank’s senior dairy and beverages analyst for Asia.
Global demand for fruits, veges up
There is significant potential for New Zealand to export more fruit and vegetables, says a visiting US fruit and vegetable expert.
Maintain, build on NZ image in China
Never take your eye off the food safety ‘ball’, and maintain and build on the New Zealand image, a Shanghai dairy analyst advises.
Farmers buoyant
New Zealand farmer confidence and spending intentions jumped to record levels in the second quarter of this year, buoyed by improved commodity prices.
Farmer confidence at record high
Fat prices continue record run on GDT
More weight to fat story
The back-to-fat story was reinforced at the latest GDT event with butter up 3.3% to a fresh auction record high of US$5631/t, says ASB senior rural economist Nathan Penny.