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The impact of the slide in dairy prices at the latest global dairy auction could have been worse if the value of the New Zealand dollar was higher, Federated Farmers says.

Chairman of Fonterra, John Wilson, said the 2015/16 season has been incredibly difficult for farmers with global dairy prices at unstainable prices.

Not exact matches

And even though supply management wasn't mentioned specifically, Trump clearly wants to break down the import tariffs that allow Canada's producers of dairy, poultry and eggs to sell at higher prices.

The value of the quotas also spills over into higher prices for farmland, especially whenever quota prices are capped (dairy quota prices in Ontario are now fixed at $ 25,000).

Farmers operating under supply - management boards in the Canadian dairy, chicken and other protected agricultural sectors can be expected to offer justifications for the market power that enables them to sell their wares at prices substantially higher than in most other countries.

After all, there is a lot at stake financially (see «Dairy prices go up again «-RRB-.

«Against this depressing background, at the least, consumers will likely see further reductions in fuel prices and an acceleration of cuts in retail dairy prices,» Rabobank added.

Commenting on the deal, Peter Giørtz - Carlsen, Executive Vice President and Head of Europe in Arla Foods, said: «The potential for organic dairy products in the UK is significant, and our investment in range through this licensing agreement with Yeo Valley provides a significant opportunity to offer a greater choice to consumers at attractive prices.

«Market pricing in the dairy complex will be heavily influenced by when and how vigorously China and Russia return to the world market, and the speed at which exportable supply growth slows in key surplus regions in response to rising feed costs and increased consumption at point of origin.»

It would allow dairy farmers to sell young calves to beef producers at a premium to the price paid for Holstein calves or to rear the beef calves for an additional income stream.

EMB vice president Sieta van Keimpema warned that forced cuts to farm businesses were usually made at the cost of animal welfare and farmers and their family's living and working conditions: «Major distortions in competition on the dairy market have, for many years, led to prices that are significantly lower than inherent production costs,» she said.

By Keith Nuthall Serious concerns were raised at the European Parliament over the impending abolition of European Union (EU) milk production quotas, as dairy prices continue to fall.

If farmers cop a price cut, it couldn't come at a worse time, with Australia's top dairy producing areas facing dry conditions and the least amount of grass growth in more than 40 years.

While most dairy processors have opened with what they say is a «strong» price at $ 5.60 a kilogram, dairy farmers are still hoping for step ups, or price increases throughout the season.

At the same time, whole milk powder prices have dived from $ US4999 ($ 6957) to $ US1856 a tonne, while skim milk powder has plunged from $ US4780 to $ US1521 a tonne, according to Global Dairy Trade figures.

Since Murray Goulburn slashed the farm-gate milk price from $ 5.60 a kilogram milk solids to $ 4.75 - $ 5 and warned it would not meet profit forecasts in late February, the dairy industry has been at the centre of a political debate.

«The National Government and Fonterra's preoccupation with growth at all costs is making the dairy sector more vulnerable and less resilient to swings in world commodity prices as well as drought and extreme weather events,» Sage said.

Prices have swung from record lows to record highs,» said Michael Harvey, industry analyst at Dairy Australia, which promotes the interests of the sector.

We firmly maintain that we are innocent of all allegations against us and at no point sought to collude with other retailers or dairy processors on prices.

Major dairying and juice communities, including those in in Bega, Wagga Wagga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Tamworth and Murrumbidgee are also expected to be affected by falling demand, caused by higher prices at the checkout and should not be threatened by another green tax adding unnecessary cost to their products.

It is essential that co-ops would at all times put Global Dairy Trade results, both positive and negative, in proper perspective, including when they decide on February milk prices, IFA Dairy Chairman, Sean O'Leary has said.

Up to 4,000 dairy farmers recently held a three - day strike, withholding milk from dairies, to protest at low farmgate prices.

«At the root of this price surge is prolonged hot, dry weather in Oceania which has led to milk production falling off steeply and a concomitant reduction in the processing of dairy products,» said an update from the FAO.

[The price of] commodity dairy ingredients namely skim milk powder and whole milk powder... is at historic lows and is looking like staying there for a while because of the change in buying patterns in China and the embargo in Russia.

Wiseman, one of the top three dairy processors, raised selling prices at the start of this year to offset the margin squeeze.

Dairy farmers in south - west Victoria, Australia, will learn how energy prices could impact on their businesses at a meeting next week.

Analysts expect dairy prices to improve at this Wednesday's Global Dairy Trade auction after wet weather hampered the start of the peak months for milk producdairy prices to improve at this Wednesday's Global Dairy Trade auction after wet weather hampered the start of the peak months for milk producDairy Trade auction after wet weather hampered the start of the peak months for milk production.

Subdued dairy prices have been blamed for a 13 per cent drop in revenue generated for the Waikato regional economy by this year's Fieldays at Mystery Creek.

«Our intention is to continue building on our track record for offering producers a competitive standard milk price, and this increase reaffirms our position as a leading buyer of farm gate milk for the fresh milk sector,» says Pete Nicholson, milk procurement director at Robert Wiseman Dairies.

Anyone who has recently picked up a block of butter in the dairy aisle at a supermarket in Germany will have likely noticed a dramatic increase in its price.

There is also the possibility that, following Brexit, the UK might eliminate all its import tariffs, allowing beef exports from South America and lamb and dairy exports from New Zealand to enter the UK market at much lower prices than prevail at present.

(Plus, it's organic, free of eggs, wheat, soy, dairy, casein and gluten, all at a reasonable price, so pretty much everyone can use it without worry!

Average dairy prices rose 3.6 percent to US$ 2,419 a tonne at last night's fortnightly auction, while whole milk powder prices increased 5.3 percent to US$ 2,260 a tonne.

This publication offers a detailed look at the factors affecting dairy producer margins; including regional margin projections, heifer / corn / alfalfa prices, and Blimling forecasts.

The price war, precipitated by Asda in July, has already undermined profitability at British liquid milk specialist Robert Wiseman Dairies, -LSB-...]

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) has agreed to pay $ 46m to settle a lawsuit that alleged it manipulated trading at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) in an effort to drive up dairy product prices in thDairy Farmers of America (DFA) has agreed to pay $ 46m to settle a lawsuit that alleged it manipulated trading at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) in an effort to drive up dairy product prices in thdairy product prices in the US.

Dairy commodity prices fell 7.9 % at the latest Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auction - the third decrease in average prices on the platform in a row.

Farmers For Action (FFA) demonstrated and created blockades at Arla Foods UK and Muller Wiseman Dairies processing facilities last week, in its latest attempt to bring an end to its long - running dispute with processors over farm gate milk prices.

Dairy product prices are up at Fonterra's GlobalDairyTrade auction, rising for the third time in a row and offering a boost to sentiment.

«It is very pleasing to see however the latest Fonterra milk price at $ 6 which is 14 per cent up this period and at $ 6 basically the dairy farms are above their break - even point so we do expect to see less stress in dairy going forward.»

Dairy prices fell for the second time in a row at the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction, but analysts say the 3.9 per cent average decline has not changed the positive outlook for farmers this season.

Dairy product prices bumped higher again at the latest Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auction in the wake of cyclones Cook and Debbie.

In a bid to provide a wide range of dairy products at competitive prices, food manufacturers in Canada are demanding a freeze on the price for industrial milk.

Speculation on milk prices is keeping them at an artificially low level and could cause the collapse of the Spanish dairy sector, warns the organisation which represents the interests of some of Spain's smallest farms.

Fonterra chief financial officer Lukas Paravicini has rejected suggestions that the dairy giant's decision not to pay its suppliers the full milk theoretical milk price benefits third - party equity investors at the expense of farmers.

Uncertainties over milk purchasing levels and payments caused by the financial crisis at dairy giant Parmalat is forcing southern European farmers into a race to secure guaranteed sales that may quickly put pressure on milk prices.

Ulster Farmers» Union (UFU) president, Barclay Bell, says dairy farmers in Northern Ireland are frustrated and angry at what he says is the derisory milk price increase delivered by local processors.

With pressure on Lion's dairy business there is speculation the company is a willing seller at the right price, but Mr West said Kirin has been «very supportive» of his strategy and only Kirin could talk about potential asset sales.

Prices at the Fonterra globalDairyTrade auction have fallen sharply for the second month running, prompting the dairy to warn farmers of a lower than forecast payout.

Volatile dairy prices are likely to continue in the mid term at least, New Zealand Fonterra has warned, signaling a need for on - going margin vigilance for food makers using dairy derivatives.