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Guy Trafford assesses where dairy companies ended up with their 2021/2022 season milk payout levels, with variations not as wide as previously
5th Oct 22, 10:49am
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Guy Trafford assesses where dairy companies ended up with their 2021/2022 season milk payout levels, with variations not as wide as previously
Despite the lure of high prices, dairy farmers may be accepting lower production levels, by being less tempted to use off-farm feed supplements like PKE. High prices make that choice easier
3rd Feb 22, 9:23am
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Despite the lure of high prices, dairy farmers may be accepting lower production levels, by being less tempted to use off-farm feed supplements like PKE. High prices make that choice easier
The higher farm gate milk prices go, the more challenging it is for Fonterra to operate profitably. Profitability is an issue for other dairy companies too at these milk prices. Early season indicators are milk volumes will be strong
4th Nov 21, 11:10am
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The higher farm gate milk prices go, the more challenging it is for Fonterra to operate profitably. Profitability is an issue for other dairy companies too at these milk prices. Early season indicators are milk volumes will be strong
International dairy prices are looking sound, however not everything is rosy in the US. Meanwhile the local dry spell is starting to get serious and may impact commodity prices, while the coronavirus has everyone watching
30th Jan 20, 9:47am
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International dairy prices are looking sound, however not everything is rosy in the US. Meanwhile the local dry spell is starting to get serious and may impact commodity prices, while the coronavirus has everyone watching
Guy Trafford says The Collective faces an uncertain future on the back of falsifying food testing records. In the meantime Synlait’s expansion continues. And has Fonterra (finally) made some good choices?
31st Oct 19, 10:54am
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Guy Trafford says The Collective faces an uncertain future on the back of falsifying food testing records. In the meantime Synlait’s expansion continues. And has Fonterra (finally) made some good choices?
The GDT continues to slide but China is doing its bit to hold prices. Milk companies share values bounce around. And the UK soap opera continues
6th Sep 19, 4:20pm
The GDT continues to slide but China is doing its bit to hold prices. Milk companies share values bounce around. And the UK soap opera continues
Guy Trafford rounds up the week's dairy issues on the value of irrigation as a climate adaption, black beetles, sheep dairying, & more
3rd Feb 19, 8:29am
Guy Trafford rounds up the week's dairy issues on the value of irrigation as a climate adaption, black beetles, sheep dairying, & more
BNZ senior economist Doug Steel sees Fonterra's $6.75 milk price forecast as difficult to achieve without an improvement in international product prices
27th Sep 18, 4:16pm
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BNZ senior economist Doug Steel sees Fonterra's $6.75 milk price forecast as difficult to achieve without an improvement in international product prices
Dairy Report: Competition ramps up for A2 milk and infant formula products, all for China markets. MPB focus changes with eradication still a goal, GDT auction shows little change
4th Apr 18, 5:14pm
Dairy Report: Competition ramps up for A2 milk and infant formula products, all for China markets. MPB focus changes with eradication still a goal, GDT auction shows little change
Dairy Report: Fonterra's woes overshadow Synlait's records. But share prices of both rise. MPB now looks unstoppable
22nd Mar 18, 9:26am
Dairy Report: Fonterra's woes overshadow Synlait's records. But share prices of both rise. MPB now looks unstoppable
Guy Trafford questions Synlait's decision to further expand in the North Island
1st Mar 18, 11:07am
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Guy Trafford questions Synlait's decision to further expand in the North Island
The Weekly Dairy Report: The global dairy market weakens further but dry conditions may trim milk flows to tighten future supply
29th Nov 17, 11:12am
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The Weekly Dairy Report: The global dairy market weakens further but dry conditions may trim milk flows to tighten future supply
The Weekly Dairy Report: Environmental plans may hinder future dairy expansion as managers look for other ways to increase production
28th Jun 17, 1:07pm
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The Weekly Dairy Report: Environmental plans may hinder future dairy expansion as managers look for other ways to increase production
The Weekly Dairy Report: Milk auction falls for the first time since March but analysts still optimistic about next year
21st Jun 17, 2:35pm
The Weekly Dairy Report: Milk auction falls for the first time since March but analysts still optimistic about next year
The Weekly Dairy Report: Supplements short up north as pasture growth rates lag behind last year
7th Jun 17, 2:00pm
The Weekly Dairy Report: Supplements short up north as pasture growth rates lag behind last year
The Weekly Dairy Report: Most now dried off and enter the winter period chasing BCS calving goals and viewing the new year with optimism
31st May 17, 11:24am
The Weekly Dairy Report: Most now dried off and enter the winter period chasing BCS calving goals and viewing the new year with optimism
The Weekly Dairy Report: Widespread rain further boosts feed and late season milk but auction still positive on increased supply 
5th Apr 17, 11:25am
The Weekly Dairy Report: Widespread rain further boosts feed and late season milk but auction still positive on increased supply 
Keith Woodford says that dairy volatility is still with us, and there is lots of uncertainty over the coming months
29th Nov 16, 4:03pm
Keith Woodford says that dairy volatility is still with us, and there is lots of uncertainty over the coming months
Keith Woodford notes China’s infant formula market imports continue to grow but further business failures are inevitable
16th Nov 16, 6:27pm
Keith Woodford notes China’s infant formula market imports continue to grow but further business failures are inevitable
The Weekly Dairy Report: The silage harvest starts in the north as managers prepare cows for mating
28th Sep 16, 10:26am
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The Weekly Dairy Report: The silage harvest starts in the north as managers prepare cows for mating
The Weekly Dairy Report: A positive start to spring with milk prices and pasture production rising
31st Aug 16, 1:33pm
The Weekly Dairy Report: A positive start to spring with milk prices and pasture production rising
The Weekly Dairy Report: A great result at auction results in Westpac lifting the payout prediction close to DairyNZ's breakeven level
17th Aug 16, 1:49pm
The Weekly Dairy Report: A great result at auction results in Westpac lifting the payout prediction close to DairyNZ's breakeven level
The Weekly Dairy Report: Irrigated wells at risk in Canterbury as the nations yearly milk flow falls by 1.7%
15th Jun 16, 2:51pm
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The Weekly Dairy Report: Irrigated wells at risk in Canterbury as the nations yearly milk flow falls by 1.7%
The Weekly Dairy Report: Good lift by WMP at auction but most agree farmers will have to wait another year for any significant upturn
20th Apr 16, 1:49pm
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The Weekly Dairy Report: Good lift by WMP at auction but most agree farmers will have to wait another year for any significant upturn
The Weekly Dairy Report: Fonterra announced good profits and a dividend forecast that could see a $4.30 return for fully subscribed shareholders
23rd Mar 16, 9:39am
The Weekly Dairy Report: Fonterra announced good profits and a dividend forecast that could see a $4.30 return for fully subscribed shareholders