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Latest Australian Update
Processors Add Support Payments
Following last week’s excitement of new season farmgate milk prices, some processors have announced support payments. Saputo Dairy Australia confirmed an additional support payment for its southern region suppliers for the 2026-27 season. Saputo is paying suppliers...
Cost-Of-Living Continues to Bite
Australian consumer sentiment has deteriorated again in June. The index declined to 80.6, the weakest reading since April and among the lowest in the survey’s 50-year history. Cost‑of‑living pressures remain the dominant drag, overwhelming the brief relief from the...
USDA Expects Aussie Milk Pool to Grow
In its latest semi-annual dairy and products report, USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service estimates Australian 2026 milk production to lift 1.4% year-over-year. This reflects a stronger‑than‑expected recovery from drought in Southwest Victoria and South Australia, plus...
Latest Global Update
Powders Dip at Pulse Auction
Price signals at this week’s GDT Pulse event converged, with powders easing lower while fats held steady to firmer. NZ regular WMP C2 settled at US$3,555/t, down 3.9% from GDT #405 and –3.8% lower than the prior Pulse event. NZ instant WMP C2 settled at US$3,650/t,...
Australian Cheese Exports Recover in April
Total April exports declined 7.0% YOY in milk solids equivalent (MSE) terms. Following four consecutive monthly declines, cheese exports rose 2.3% YOY, with stronger shipments to SE Asia and despite weaker sales into Japan. SMP exports declined 17.8% YOY with weaker...
GDT Index Dips
The GDT Index fell 0.6% at event #405. Chinese participation was at a historic low, making room for stronger purchases from SE Asian buyers . Powder prices dropped across the board. Fonterra C2 Regular WMP lost 1.1% to US$3,700/t, while Fonterra MH SMP C2 eased 2.8%...
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