Rural Research

Upswing Welcome

Doug Steel -

There has been a decent upswing in global prices for some of NZ’s major primary export products over the past year. For example, wholemilk powder prices are up 18%, the price of a leg of lamb is up 41%, and the US imported bull beef price is up 24%.

More Milk Money

Doug Steel -

This season’s price outlook for dairy farmers has continued to strengthen. The early November GDT auction was buoyant, adding to the recent trend higher, seeing prices 23% higher than a year ago. Demand at the auction looked strong with the number of unsatisfied bidders above average, as was participation.