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Fonterra Maintains 2019/2020 Milk Price Forecast Despite Risks

 

Fonterra has maintained its current forecast farmgate milk price for the season, however has flagged some risks in the international dairy market.

In a statement, the dairy co-op's Chairman, John Monaghan said it had reviewed the 2019/2020 forecast in line with obligations under the Dairy Industry Restructuring Act (DIRA).

«We have maintained the current forecast range of $ 6.25 to $ 7.25 per kgMS, and the Advance Rate schedule, which is set off $ 6.75 per kgMS,» he said.

«It is still early in the season with around 2 percent of our forecast full season milk volume collected to date, so we are retaining a range of +/- 50c per kgMS,» said Mr Monaghan.

The range would narrow as the season progresses and there was greater certainty on production and sales.

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