Returns lift, costs down - DairyNZ
The outlook for dairy farmers this season has improved, especially when compared to forecasts only six months ago, according to DairyNZ.
Global dairy prices have risen in the latest Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auction overnight.
The flagship whole milk powder price index was up 2.9%, to US$2760/tonne.
The GDT price index rose 1.4% at the latest auction, following a 3% cent dip in the previous auction- which ended a run of price increases. WMP prices had dipped 3.8% in the previous auction.
The latest price rise could be attributed to supply concerns out of New Zealand; prolonged wet weather in the North Island is affecting milk production.
Key results
AMF index up 1.1%, average price US$5,007/MT
Butter index up 2.6%, average price US$3,984/MT
BMP index up 0.2%, average price US$2,583/MT
Ched index down 3.7%, average price US$3,290/MT
LAC index up 5.6%, average price US$780/MT
RenCas index down 4.5%, average price US$6,286/MT
SMP index down 0.3%, average price US$2,204/MT
WMP index up 2.9%, average price US$2,760/MT
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