The forecast farmgate milk price is under more pressure following last week’s steep decline in whole milk powder prices on Global Dairy Trade (GDT).

The dairy sector is hurting but this isn’t a “super-cycle downturn”, says Rabobank senior agricultural analyst Emma Higgins.

Fonterra has announced that it will reduce its 2023/24 season forecast Farmgate Milk Price range.

Outgoing chief executive of New Zealand Avocado, Jen Scoular believes the sector is well set up despite a challenging environment for growers around the globe.

Former Fonterra executive Kelvin Wickham takes over as Ballance Agri-Nutrients chief executive in September.

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Former Fonterra executive Kelvin Wickham takes over as Ballance Agri-Nutrients chief executive in September.

When dairy prices are down, it's normally linked to oversupply of products but global milk supply isn't the problem this time.

Some farmers are taking on additional work off farm to keep up with rising interest costs, says Federated Farmers dairy chair Richard McIntyre.

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