Susie Stannard: Leading Dairy Analyst

Susie Stannard serves as the lead dairy analyst with the Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB). In her role, she offers valuable insights into the global dairy market dynamics and challenges. Her work is pivotal in analyzing trends and providing strategic insights crucial for the development and sustainability of the dairy industry.

Stannard's expertise was notably acknowledged when she, along with other dairy analysts, indicated that milk supplies were exceeding global demand, leading to rising inventories of dairy products. This insight was crucial for cooperatives and stakeholders in the dairy sector to make informed decisions regarding production and supply chain adjustments.

She has also emphasized the importance of slowing production to stabilize farmgate prices, which have decreased by as much as 15 pence per liter for some producers. Her contributions help stakeholders navigate the complexities of the global dairy market, ensuring that the industry remains sustainable and responsive to global trends.

Susie Stannard has described the outlook for domestic milk supplies as broadly bearish and highlighted the need for long-term support from commodity values to maintain farmgate prices. She has also provided insights on the market conditions and noted the impact of increased American dairy exports on global prices.