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There's bad news for dairy farmers on the eve of Fonterra's half year results

There's bad news for dairy farmers on the eve of Fonterra's half year results -- with dairy prices dropping a further 2.8 percent at the latest Global Dairy Trade auction this morning

20 March 2024

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The price of Whole Milk Powder is down 4.2 percent, while the price of Skim Milk Powder is down 4.8 percent.

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20 Oct: The Prime Minister's in favour of Fonterra's selling Anchor, Mainland and Kapiti - but says it's not his decision

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08 Oct: Dairy prices have fallen 1.6 percent at this morning's Global Dairy Trade auction

29 Sep: Synlait's confirmed the sale of its loss-making factory at Pokeno to US company, Abbott

26 Sep: Fonterra doesn't see an end in sight, to the growing demand for dairy

26 Sep: Most dairy farmers are now breaking even again, for now

25 Sep: Fonterra's CEO says cheaper butter prices could be on the horizon

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