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Latest Australian Update
More rain expected in Australia
The latest climate and water outlook from the Bureau of Meteorology is for wetter than normal conditions across much of the country with an increased chance of widespread flooding in the eastern parts of Australia from December to February. Spring rainfall has been...
Bega buys Lion Dairy & Drinks
Bega Cheese has won the race for Lion Dairy & Drinks and have announced a capital raising to fund the $534m acquisition. At an offer price of $4.60 per share, Bega is looking to raise approximately $401m, split between a $220m accelerated non-renounceable...
Australian output down 0.3% in October
Ten consecutive months of year-on-year increases in milk production came to a halt in October as Australian milk production was down 0.3% YOY. Season to date production remains 1.6% ahead of the prior year comparable. In Victoria, milk output fell 0.3% YOY for the...
Latest Global Update
Markets relatively calm
Freshagenda's latest Global Dairy Directions (GDD) outlook highlights that apart from the inevitable heavy correction in US cheese markets, global dairy markets remain relatively calm, as increased growth in milk supplies was matched by improved consumer demand and...
NIWA predicts unsettled conditions ahead
NIWA is forecasting moderate La Niña conditions in the period December to February in New Zealand. Air pressure is forecast to be higher than normal over and to the southeast of the South Island and lower than normal to the northwest of the New Zealand bringing drier...
EU cheese prices weaker
Spot quotes for key products are declining with mozzarella, Gouda and cheddar prices falling since the start of the month. Spot quotes for Gouda are down €150/t to a midpoint of €2,750/t, while Cheddar prices have softened to €3,125/t, down from €3,200/t at the start...
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