Australia’s $3.44B Dairy Export Boom Fails Farmers
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Despite record-breaking dairy export values, Australian farmers face stagnant farmgate prices as risk management takes precedence over profitability.
Australia's dairy exports have reached an unprecedented $3.44 billion, showing a remarkable 10% year-on-year increase. However, farmgate prices remain stagnant between $8.80 and $9.30 per kilogram of milk solids, as processors focus on risk management over farmer returns. Regional pricing disparities and challenging conditions further strain farmers, prompting calls for price improvements to sustain dairy farming operations. Analysts predict a moderation in export values but continued pressure on farmgate prices due to ongoing volatility and production challenges.
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