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Sagging global dairy market threatens dream scenario of back-to-back bumper milk price seasons

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Following another difficult global dairy auction this week, prices are now at their lowest level in two years, having dropped 25% from the recent peak in May and putting downward pressure on Fonterra's already reduced milk price forecast

17th Dec 25, 2:10pm

by David Hargreaves

Following another difficult global dairy auction this week, prices are now at their lowest level in two years, having dropped 25% from the recent peak in May and putting downward pressure on Fonterra's already reduced milk price forecast