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    Lower demand for whole milk powder in China has caused a flow on effect for kiwi dairy farmers

    Lower demand for whole milk powder in China has caused a flow on effect for kiwi dairy farmers


    Fonterra
    Fonterra
    Fonterra has lowered its season forecast Farmgate Milk Price midpoint by fifty cents - from nine-dollars to eight-dollars-fifty.

    The Country's Rowena Duncum says although it doesn't come as a surprise, it's still disappointing.

    She says some farmers will struggle to break even this season - it will be a really big challenge on top of all the weather issues.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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