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18th Oct 17, 8:25am
Further weakness in the latest global dairy auction has prompted economists to drop their forecast milk price from $6.75 to as low as $6.30
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Further weakness in the latest global dairy auction has prompted economists to drop their forecast milk price from $6.75 to as low as $6.30
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4th Oct 17, 8:08am
Weaker than expected prices at latest dairy auction suggest that Fonterra may be forced to drop its current milk price forecast of $6.75 for the current season; ASB economists remain bullish
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Weaker than expected prices at latest dairy auction suggest that Fonterra may be forced to drop its current milk price forecast of $6.75 for the current season; ASB economists remain bullish
5th Jul 17, 8:33am
Aggressive buying for near term contracts sees Whole Milk Powder prices reverse some of their recent losses
Aggressive buying for near term contracts sees Whole Milk Powder prices reverse some of their recent losses
21st Jun 17, 8:34am
Run of six consecutive gains ended at GlobalDairyTrade auction; Whole Milk Powder prices disappoint with 3.3% fall
Run of six consecutive gains ended at GlobalDairyTrade auction; Whole Milk Powder prices disappoint with 3.3% fall
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17th May 17, 9:01am
ANZ economists now pick an opening forecast milk price of $6.75 per kilogram of milk solids following the fifth consecutive rise of prices at the GlobalDairyTrade auction
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ANZ economists now pick an opening forecast milk price of $6.75 per kilogram of milk solids following the fifth consecutive rise of prices at the GlobalDairyTrade auction
3rd May 17, 8:14am
Economists see results at latest dairy auction as boding well for the milk price to farmers in the upcoming season; overnight overall dairy prices lifted 3.6%, while Whole Milk Powder gained 5.2%
Economists see results at latest dairy auction as boding well for the milk price to farmers in the upcoming season; overnight overall dairy prices lifted 3.6%, while Whole Milk Powder gained 5.2%
5th Apr 17, 8:43am
Results at the latest global dairy auction seen as pleasing given the extra milk powder coming on line; overall prices firmed 1.6% and the key Whole Milk Powder rose 2.4%
Results at the latest global dairy auction seen as pleasing given the extra milk powder coming on line; overall prices firmed 1.6% and the key Whole Milk Powder rose 2.4%
25th Mar 17, 8:32am
ANZ economist Con Williams argues forestry's long-term prospects depend on how the international carbon market develops
ANZ economist Con Williams argues forestry's long-term prospects depend on how the international carbon market develops
24th Mar 17, 2:41pm
ANZ reduces its Fonterra 2016/17 milk price forecast, although it still remains above the co-operative's own forecast
ANZ reduces its Fonterra 2016/17 milk price forecast, although it still remains above the co-operative's own forecast
22nd Feb 17, 8:28am
Whole Milk Powder price drops 3.7% as Fonterra makes more available for sale; economists still see likely increase in forecast milk price from Fonterra very soon
Whole Milk Powder price drops 3.7% as Fonterra makes more available for sale; economists still see likely increase in forecast milk price from Fonterra very soon
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21st Dec 16, 7:55am
The bank economists who forecast a $6 milk price when such a figure looked outlandish have now raised their forecast - but have a warning for future years
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The bank economists who forecast a $6 milk price when such a figure looked outlandish have now raised their forecast - but have a warning for future years
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7th Dec 16, 8:47am
ANZ economists lift their milk price forecast to $6.25 compared with Fonterra's current forecast of $6 after further gains in global dairy prices
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ANZ economists lift their milk price forecast to $6.25 compared with Fonterra's current forecast of $6 after further gains in global dairy prices
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19th Oct 16, 8:21am
Prices of dairy products advance again after a surprising fall in the last auction; ANZ raises its milk forecast price for the season
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Prices of dairy products advance again after a surprising fall in the last auction; ANZ raises its milk forecast price for the season
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5th Oct 16, 8:30am
Prices of dairy products experience largest fall since January; 'cooling off period' seen
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Prices of dairy products experience largest fall since January; 'cooling off period' seen
7th Sep 16, 8:55am
Prices of dairy products now at their highest levels in about a year-and-a-half, but the surging Kiwi dollar is taking some gloss off the gains
Prices of dairy products now at their highest levels in about a year-and-a-half, but the surging Kiwi dollar is taking some gloss off the gains
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3rd Aug 16, 8:17am
Some long overdue cheer for dairy farmers as dairy auction prices surge to their highest levels so far this year; ASB sticks with $6 milk price pick
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Some long overdue cheer for dairy farmers as dairy auction prices surge to their highest levels so far this year; ASB sticks with $6 milk price pick
1st Aug 16, 8:42am
Fonterra says earnings per share this season may be in the 50c to 60c range, up from 45c to 55c in the past season
Fonterra says earnings per share this season may be in the 50c to 60c range, up from 45c to 55c in the past season
20th Jul 16, 8:47am
Dairy prices were flat at the global auction overnight, though the key Wholemilk Powder price rose by 1.9%
Dairy prices were flat at the global auction overnight, though the key Wholemilk Powder price rose by 1.9%
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6th Jul 16, 8:55am
Another disappointing global dairy auction outcome keeps the pressure on farmers; ANZ economist says dairy prices remain 'precariously placed'
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Another disappointing global dairy auction outcome keeps the pressure on farmers; ANZ economist says dairy prices remain 'precariously placed'
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26th May 16, 8:47am
Fonterra leaves current season forecast price at $3.90; expects improvement in market conditions over new season but urges farmers to be cautious
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Fonterra leaves current season forecast price at $3.90; expects improvement in market conditions over new season but urges farmers to be cautious
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16th Mar 16, 8:23am
Global dairy prices dipped 2.9% in latest auction to seven-month low; key Wholemilk powder prices down 0.8%; very disappointing result against pre-auction expectations of a reasonable rise
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Global dairy prices dipped 2.9% in latest auction to seven-month low; key Wholemilk powder prices down 0.8%; very disappointing result against pre-auction expectations of a reasonable rise
21st Jan 16, 10:35am
Gareth Vaughan looks at how the major rural lenders are placed as the screws tighten on the dairy sector
Gareth Vaughan looks at how the major rural lenders are placed as the screws tighten on the dairy sector
20th Jan 16, 8:19am
Economists slash forecasts for returns to farmers after another drop in global dairy prices overnight
Economists slash forecasts for returns to farmers after another drop in global dairy prices overnight
16th Dec 15, 8:29am
A weaker than expected rise in global dairy prices has left big question marks over the attainability of Fonterra's $4.60 milk price forecast
A weaker than expected rise in global dairy prices has left big question marks over the attainability of Fonterra's $4.60 milk price forecast
2nd Dec 15, 8:12am
Questions remain about whether latest revival in dairy prices will be enough to enable Fonterra to meet its $4.60 per kilogram of milk solids payout price to farmers
Questions remain about whether latest revival in dairy prices will be enough to enable Fonterra to meet its $4.60 per kilogram of milk solids payout price to farmers