New Zealand's dairy sector is something everyone interested in the New Zealand economy needs to keep an eye on.
We have many core resources that can help.
Debt held by dairy farmers amounts to about $32 bln, but only 10% of farmers hold that debt. Find out more about rural sector debt here.
We have detailed coverage of the main GlobalDairyTrade auction results and indexes, as well as the four key commodity prices using the USDA Oceania series.
While these prices are usually only quoted US Dollars, our coverage also and covers them in New Zealand dollars, something you will find nowhere else.
You can follow New Zealand milk production trends in these charts, both for Fonterra and for the dairy industry as a whole.
You can also follow the payout levels of all dairy companies.
You can even follow prime cow prices ...
... and find all dairy farms that are currently listed for sale by region.
In addition, we produce a weekly Dairy Report reviewing what has gone on over the past week or so.
Our unique soil moisture animation is another relevant resource.
All these resources are aimed at working farmers, rather than the 'corporate politics' end of the business.
But we also follow the daily share prices for Fonterra, the FCG and FSF quotes on the NZX.
The New Zealand dairy industry is important to the New Zealand economy. It generates $12.5 bln in annual exports, and represents 7% of our GDP. It employs more than 25,000 people in on-farm enterprises, with another 12,000 people employed in support industries.
This is a story in our Did you know? series. You can find them all here.
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