Dairy prices
a2 shares slump about 10% after the company says the US Food and Drug Administration has deferred a2's application to import infant milk formula products into the US
10th Aug 22, 11:13am
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a2 shares slump about 10% after the company says the US Food and Drug Administration has deferred a2's application to import infant milk formula products into the US
As farmers look ahead, they are leaking confidence as pressures mount from all directions
4th Aug 22, 11:31am
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As farmers look ahead, they are leaking confidence as pressures mount from all directions
Waning demand from China is behind the extended fall in SMP and WMP prices at the latest dairy auction, says Guy Trafford
20th Jul 22, 10:16am
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Waning demand from China is behind the extended fall in SMP and WMP prices at the latest dairy auction, says Guy Trafford
Fonterra's now signalling a farmgate milk price of $9.50 for the recently started season - which could be a new record
23rd Jun 22, 9:01am
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Fonterra's now signalling a farmgate milk price of $9.50 for the recently started season - which could be a new record
Following what's set to be a record milk price for the season just finished, ASB economists think the new season could see the price hit double figures for the first time
22nd Jun 22, 2:47pm
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Following what's set to be a record milk price for the season just finished, ASB economists think the new season could see the price hit double figures for the first time
Weaker global demand for dairy products is coming at the same time global milk production is set to decrease, so price declines are expected to be moderate during the second half of 2022
16th Jun 22, 10:12am
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Weaker global demand for dairy products is coming at the same time global milk production is set to decrease, so price declines are expected to be moderate during the second half of 2022
Hard on the heels of a positive dairy auction result, the recommendations of the Primary Sector Climate Action Partnership (HWEN) have been sent to the Government, backed up by overwhelming farmer support
8th Jun 22, 11:24am
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Hard on the heels of a positive dairy auction result, the recommendations of the Primary Sector Climate Action Partnership (HWEN) have been sent to the Government, backed up by overwhelming farmer support
Fonterra to provide up to $50 mln for buying back its own shares to combat a market 'undervaluing' its shares
8th Jun 22, 9:45am
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Fonterra to provide up to $50 mln for buying back its own shares to combat a market 'undervaluing' its shares
Fonterra is reporting lower earnings for the first nine months of the financial year in the face of margin pressures due to the high current milk price
26th May 22, 8:50am
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Fonterra is reporting lower earnings for the first nine months of the financial year in the face of margin pressures due to the high current milk price
Rabobank forecasts $9kg/ms farmgate milk price for new season – tells farmers to prepare for a bumpy ride ahead
23rd May 22, 1:54pm
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Rabobank forecasts $9kg/ms farmgate milk price for new season – tells farmers to prepare for a bumpy ride ahead
Fonterra is now forecasting a farmgate milk price of between $9.10 and $9.50 - which will still be a record
9th May 22, 9:01am
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Fonterra is now forecasting a farmgate milk price of between $9.10 and $9.50 - which will still be a record
Govt releases discussion document that looks at striking balance between supporting Fonterra plans while introducing strengthened conditions on matters such as milk price setting
27th Apr 22, 10:33am
Govt releases discussion document that looks at striking balance between supporting Fonterra plans while introducing strengthened conditions on matters such as milk price setting
All eyes are on how much China's pandemic and economic stumbles will affect New Zealand's exports of dairy products to China. With cost increases rising, a lot depends on on-going strong demand
23rd Apr 22, 9:51am
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All eyes are on how much China's pandemic and economic stumbles will affect New Zealand's exports of dairy products to China. With cost increases rising, a lot depends on on-going strong demand
Falling levels of milk production here and overseas should see milk prices start next season 'on the front foot', Westpac economists say
7th Apr 22, 9:52am
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Falling levels of milk production here and overseas should see milk prices start next season 'on the front foot', Westpac economists say
Strong dairy demand makes Fonterra's Russia exit an easy withdrawal. But the global uncertainties, inflation and climate issues keep farmer confidence in negative territory
21st Mar 22, 6:26pm
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Strong dairy demand makes Fonterra's Russia exit an easy withdrawal. But the global uncertainties, inflation and climate issues keep farmer confidence in negative territory
Fonterra is to close its office in Moscow and relocate staff elsewhere; confident of finding alternative markets for dairy products
21st Mar 22, 9:30am
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Fonterra is to close its office in Moscow and relocate staff elsewhere; confident of finding alternative markets for dairy products
Dairy co-operative Fonterra maintains its 'mid-price' milk price forecast of $9.60 and forecast earnings of 25c to 35c a share
17th Mar 22, 8:45am
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Dairy co-operative Fonterra maintains its 'mid-price' milk price forecast of $9.60 and forecast earnings of 25c to 35c a share
Guy Trafford updates the action from the latest dairy auction. Commodity price uncertainties are affecting dairy as the global security situation becomes very unsettled
16th Mar 22, 1:18pm
Guy Trafford updates the action from the latest dairy auction. Commodity price uncertainties are affecting dairy as the global security situation becomes very unsettled
After four stellar auctions of impressive GDT price index gains, Wednesday's may be a more tame event - but increases are still expected
15th Mar 22, 12:03pm
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After four stellar auctions of impressive GDT price index gains, Wednesday's may be a more tame event - but increases are still expected
ANZ economists now forecast a milk price of $9.30 per kilogram of milk solids in the 2022-23 season and $9.70 for the current season
9th Mar 22, 1:51pm
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ANZ economists now forecast a milk price of $9.30 per kilogram of milk solids in the 2022-23 season and $9.70 for the current season
Low milk production in NZ and the impacts of the Ukraine war are likely to combine to keep upward pressure on dairy prices in the near term
2nd Mar 22, 2:51pm
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Low milk production in NZ and the impacts of the Ukraine war are likely to combine to keep upward pressure on dairy prices in the near term
The next Global Dairy Trade auction is expected to show a strong, positive market shift again, building on the prior three events. The derivatives market is expecting WMP to gain more than 6%
1st Mar 22, 10:43am
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The next Global Dairy Trade auction is expected to show a strong, positive market shift again, building on the prior three events. The derivatives market is expecting WMP to gain more than 6%
'Perfect storm' could see dairy prices continuing at close to record levels for some time yet
16th Feb 22, 12:11pm
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'Perfect storm' could see dairy prices continuing at close to record levels for some time yet
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
New Year livestock prices have eased back somewhat, but with warmer temperatures and reasonable rainfall, some regions are not as water-stressed as usual. New Zealand is faring better than many other global agricultural areas
19th Jan 22, 1:55pm
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New Year livestock prices have eased back somewhat, but with warmer temperatures and reasonable rainfall, some regions are not as water-stressed as usual. New Zealand is faring better than many other global agricultural areas