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  •   Home > News > Rural

    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


    Fonterra
    Fonterra
    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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     Other Rural News
     26 Feb: It feels like the golden days for dairy farmers - as they celebrate a record-breaking year
     20 Feb: Fonterra is raising its forecast payout to farmers, following the latest rise in global dairy prices
     20 Feb: Fonterra's announced an extra dividend for farmers - as it pushes ahead with the sale of its consumer arm
     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
     23 Jan: Dairy farmers could be in an earlier-than-expected pay day
     22 Jan: Fonterra's taking its growing organic business south for the first time
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