Consumer Pessimism Bites

Consumer Pessimism Bites

The latest Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment index slipped 0.5% to 84.6 in September, from 85.0 in August. Westpac said consumer pessimism continues to dominate as it has done for the past two years, however, focus is shifting. Cost-of-living pressures...
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Rural Bank Expects Milk Drop

Rural Bank expects milk production to decline marginally to 8.3bn litres in 2024/25 compared to the prior season. According to the bank’s latest outlook, seasonal conditions have been positive in eastern states with good pasture growth and steady fodder costs....
Rabo Tips Milk Growth

Rabo Tips Milk Growth

Rabobank expects Australian milk output to grow 1.5% YOY in the 2024/25 season.  Milk output rose 3.1% YOY in the 2023/24  with all states and regions recording growth, except Western Victoria where dry conditions constrained production. RaboResearch senior dairy...
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Seasonal Water Outlook Released

The Resource manager for northern Victorian water systems has updated the outlook for 2024/25 seasonal determinations. Reserves established in water storages during 2023/24 provided a strong foundation for carried over allocation and 2024/25. The opening determination...
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Rabobank: Seasonal milk to grow 2.6% YOY

Australia’s milk supply will end the current season 2.6% ahead of the prior season according to Rabobank while 2024/25 intake is expected to grow in the range of 3-4%. Favourable weather conditions with record rainfall from the spring and into January 2024 are...