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  •   Home > News > Rural

    Some good news for dairy farmers

    Some good news for dairy farmers


    Dairy prices have risen four-percent at the latest Global Dairy Trade auction overnight, after trending downwards since March.

    The crucial whole milk powder price is up 3.3 percent.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     19 Feb: Confidence green pastures lie ahead for Fonterra, as the sale of brands like Anchor and Mainland nears completion
     18 Feb: Dairy prices have risen another 3.6 percent at this morning's latest Global Dairy Trade auction
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