As we come to a close on the 2023/2024 NZ season and dairy production ramps up around the globe, what is the wash up of this season and the forecast of the season ahead?

Will the avian flu in the US represent a decline in their domestic production be good for our exports? Is China producing more dairy themselves a concern to NZ dairy exports? How do we navigate European protectionism measures against dairy?

This episode talks to three experts who are focused on the markets every day to provide our dairy farmers with an outlook ahead. 

Guests include:

1. Cristina Alvarado, Dairy Data & Insights, NZX
2. Stu Davidson, High Ground Dairy
3. Kimberley Crewther, Executive Director, DCANZ

Hosts:

1. Sheryl Haitana, Editor, Dairy Exporter
2. Anne Lee, Deputy Editor, Dairy Exporter

As we slid into the end of our season at the end of May Cristina Alvarado from NZX’s Dairy Insights Team says that whilst overall the year on year data is declining, overall their milk price calculator shows an overall $7.82/kgMS when taking into account a lot of factors. 

Cristina shares with Sheryl global insights into shipping delays, avian flu in US cattle and Algerian tender for significant volume.

Stu Davidson of High Ground Dairy says don’t take your eye off China’s rise of their domestic dairy production for short-term volatility but long-term it still should be a worry as their demand will always outstrip their ability to supply themselves. 

Kimberley Crewther explains about the work DCANZ has been doing for dairy trade access and has been busy at the moment representing their 11 members to operate in a highly constrained and distorted environment globally as countries hold tightly onto non-tariff protectionism. 

AUTUMN 2024 PASTURE SUMMIT:

- Bay of Plenty Event: Wednesday, 1 May 2024 hosted by Jordyn Crouch & Isaac Algar in Atiamuri.

- Southland Event: Wednesday, 8 May 2024 hosted by Sam & Jenna Hodsell in Taramoa.

View the programme and register: https://www.pasturesummit.co.nz/ 

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