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Economists see drop in global dairy prices as underscoring need for caution about assuming further price gains later in the year
21st Oct 15, 8:41am
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Economists see drop in global dairy prices as underscoring need for caution about assuming further price gains later in the year
S&P drops Fonterra long-term rating to 'A-' from 'A' and its short-term rating to 'A-2' from 'A-1'; industry 'volatility' blamed
14th Oct 15, 3:58pm
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S&P drops Fonterra long-term rating to 'A-' from 'A' and its short-term rating to 'A-2' from 'A-1'; industry 'volatility' blamed
ANZ economists see 'further impetus' for milk price forecasts to move above $5; less urgency seen for further immediate RBNZ interest rate cuts
7th Oct 15, 8:07am
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ANZ economists see 'further impetus' for milk price forecasts to move above $5; less urgency seen for further immediate RBNZ interest rate cuts
Fonterra is now predicting a milk price of $4.60 for the current season, up from previous prediction of $3.85; Price of $4.40 confirmed for past season; dividend of 25c; production seen falling more than 5%
24th Sep 15, 8:43am
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Fonterra is now predicting a milk price of $4.60 for the current season, up from previous prediction of $3.85; Price of $4.40 confirmed for past season; dividend of 25c; production seen falling more than 5%
Fonterra has increased the number of job losses in its review to 750 from the previously announced 523
21st Sep 15, 10:00am
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Fonterra has increased the number of job losses in its review to 750 from the previously announced 523
Global dairy prices rose very strongly for the third consecutive auction, this time rising by 16.5%, with Wholemilk Powder up 20.6%
16th Sep 15, 4:34am
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Global dairy prices rose very strongly for the third consecutive auction, this time rising by 16.5%, with Wholemilk Powder up 20.6%
Fonterra has retained its forecast for a 2-3% fall in milk production this season, but sees evidence that farmers are 'pulling back', which could lead to a later downward revision in forecasts
10th Sep 15, 10:44am
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Fonterra has retained its forecast for a 2-3% fall in milk production this season, but sees evidence that farmers are 'pulling back', which could lead to a later downward revision in forecasts
Global dairy prices rose strongly for the second consecutive auction
Global dairy prices likely to continue reclaiming ground in this week's auction, but ANZ economists say a slowdown in milk supply will still be needed
31st Aug 15, 2:03pm
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Global dairy prices likely to continue reclaiming ground in this week's auction, but ANZ economists say a slowdown in milk supply will still be needed
Global dairy prices sink another 9.3% ahead of Fonterra's board meeting on Friday to decide the forecast milk price for farmers this season; ANZ now picks price of around $3.50
5th Aug 15, 4:46am
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Global dairy prices sink another 9.3% ahead of Fonterra's board meeting on Friday to decide the forecast milk price for farmers this season; ANZ now picks price of around $3.50
ANZ economists see farmers getting prices 5%-8% less for their milk in future than they have on average in the past
3rd Aug 15, 3:18pm
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ANZ economists see farmers getting prices 5%-8% less for their milk in future than they have on average in the past
Fonterra cuts product available in global auction ahead of key decisions on prices for farmers
3rd Aug 15, 2:17pm
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Fonterra cuts product available in global auction ahead of key decisions on prices for farmers
QV arm Rural Value has seen 'definite change in sentiment' after the latest sharp drop in global dairy prices
30th Jul 15, 1:03pm
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QV arm Rural Value has seen 'definite change in sentiment' after the latest sharp drop in global dairy prices
BNZ economists now see $3.80 milk price for current season but do believe global dairy prices will start to recover late this year
22nd Jul 15, 12:46pm
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BNZ economists now see $3.80 milk price for current season but do believe global dairy prices will start to recover late this year
Food for RBNZ thought as global dairy prices sink 10.7% to 13-year lows; Farmers operating below breakeven; no end in sight; ANZ sees milk price possibly as low as $3.75
16th Jul 15, 8:01am
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Food for RBNZ thought as global dairy prices sink 10.7% to 13-year lows; Farmers operating below breakeven; no end in sight; ANZ sees milk price possibly as low as $3.75
Further large falls in dairy prices have economists predicting that the Reserve Bank will need to make more extensive cuts to official interest rates in response
2nd Jul 15, 8:44am
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Further large falls in dairy prices have economists predicting that the Reserve Bank will need to make more extensive cuts to official interest rates in response
A seventh consecutive fall in dairy prices increases the chance of another chop to interest rates next month
17th Jun 15, 10:20am
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A seventh consecutive fall in dairy prices increases the chance of another chop to interest rates next month
Dairy co-operative reveals plan to re-allocate resources from support functions to front-line 'market' people
10th Jun 15, 11:57am
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Dairy co-operative reveals plan to re-allocate resources from support functions to front-line 'market' people
Westpac economists lower their milk price forecast for new season after sixth consecutive fall at global dairy auction; say financing costs may rise for farmers
3rd Jun 15, 5:20pm
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Westpac economists lower their milk price forecast for new season after sixth consecutive fall at global dairy auction; say financing costs may rise for farmers
Fonterra says global dairy prices have not increased as expected; current season milk price forecast dropped to $4.40 from $4.50
28th May 15, 8:49am
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Fonterra says global dairy prices have not increased as expected; current season milk price forecast dropped to $4.40 from $4.50
Despite some signs of stabilising dairy prices, economists see any chance of a sharp rebound in returns as a 'distant prospect'
20th May 15, 9:30am
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Despite some signs of stabilising dairy prices, economists see any chance of a sharp rebound in returns as a 'distant prospect'
Central bank says financial stress among dairy farmers could 'rise markedly' if milk prices remain low in the new season
13th May 15, 12:45pm
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Central bank says financial stress among dairy farmers could 'rise markedly' if milk prices remain low in the new season
Economists further trim milk price expectations as global dairy prices continue to slump
6th May 15, 10:34am
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Economists further trim milk price expectations as global dairy prices continue to slump
Fonterra now expects milk price of just $4.50 for current season, down from $4.70; dividend forecast unchanged
30th Apr 15, 9:20am
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Fonterra now expects milk price of just $4.50 for current season, down from $4.70; dividend forecast unchanged
Economists trim expectations of milk price forecast after another big slump in global dairy prices
2nd Apr 15, 10:36am
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Economists trim expectations of milk price forecast after another big slump in global dairy prices