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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
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
Fonterra has retained its $4.70 milk price forecast but has dropped its projected dividend to a possible low of 20c from 25c after results 'below farmers' expectations'
25th Mar 15, 9:00am
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Fonterra has retained its $4.70 milk price forecast but has dropped its projected dividend to a possible low of 20c from 25c after results 'below farmers' expectations'
Fonterra doesn't see recent strong dairy price rises as sufficient reason yet to increase its forecast price; continued volatility seen
26th Feb 15, 9:00am
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Fonterra doesn't see recent strong dairy price rises as sufficient reason yet to increase its forecast price; continued volatility seen
ASB economists raise forecasts for Fonterra's milk price both this year and next
18th Feb 15, 10:28am
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ASB economists raise forecasts for Fonterra's milk price both this year and next
First 2015 dairy action sees rising prices across the board with hopes for more to come
7th Jan 15, 9:22am
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First 2015 dairy action sees rising prices across the board with hopes for more to come
The latest USDA dairy report thinks we are being far too negative about our dairy export prospects in 2014-15
20th Jul 14, 2:43pm
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The latest USDA dairy report thinks we are being far too negative about our dairy export prospects in 2014-15
Stunning rise in skim milk powder prices, up +36% in NZ$ terms in two weeks; currency rose sharply overnight TWI = 79.3
12th Apr 13, 8:31am
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Stunning rise in skim milk powder prices, up +36% in NZ$ terms in two weeks; currency rose sharply overnight TWI = 79.3
Westpac economists ramp up their forecasts of Fonterra's farmgate milk price and payout for the current season in response to rapidly increasing global dairy prices
3rd Apr 13, 11:04am
Westpac economists ramp up their forecasts of Fonterra's farmgate milk price and payout for the current season in response to rapidly increasing global dairy prices
Dairy prices up another 14.8%, on top of +10.4% 2 weeks ago. WMP prices very strong. Even bigger gain in NZ$ terms. Volumes lower
20th Mar 13, 8:23am
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Dairy prices up another 14.8%, on top of +10.4% 2 weeks ago. WMP prices very strong. Even bigger gain in NZ$ terms. Volumes lower
BusinessDesk: Dairy product prices snap 3-month slide, whole milk powder extends drop
4th Apr 12, 8:24am
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BusinessDesk: Dairy product prices snap 3-month slide, whole milk powder extends drop
