New Zealand Milk Output Reaches Record High
New Zealand’s dairy sector is on track for record milk production in 2026, driven by strong global dairy prices, improved farm profitability, and expanding herd numbers. According to industry and USDA forecasts, national milk output is expected to reach approximately 22.1 million metric tonnes, the highest level on record. Average farmgate milk prices are currently…
Belarus Dairy Exports Enter Indonesia Market
Belarus has successfully completed its first exchange-based dairy export transactions to Indonesia, marking a significant expansion of its dairy trade into Southeast Asia. According to the Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange (BUCE), the deals included 25 tonnes of butter and 350 tonnes of skimmed milk powder (SMP) with a combined contract value of approximately US$1.1 million….
Protein Demand Reshapes Global Dairy Markets
Global dairy market dynamics are undergoing a significant transformation as soaring demand for protein-rich foods, beverages, and nutritional products increasingly influences milk pricing, processing priorities, and dairy trade flows. According to market analysts, consumer interest in high-protein diets, sports nutrition products, functional foods, and wellness-focused eating habits is driving unprecedented demand for dairy proteins such…
Rabobank Warns of Dairy Margin Pressure Ahead
Global dairy markets may remain profitable in the 2026/27 season, but rising input costs and geopolitical uncertainty are expected to put significant pressure on farmer margins, according to Rabobank’s latest dairy outlook. RaboResearch senior analyst Emma Higgins said dairy farmers are entering the new season facing a marked squeeze on profitability due to persistent and…
Thai Farmers Seek Halt to Milk Powder Imports
Thailand’s dairy farmers have urged the government to temporarily halt milk powder imports amid a severe raw milk surplus that has left large volumes unsold. The Dairy Cooperatives Federation of Thailand (DCFT) said around 211 tonnes of raw milk per day have remained unsold for three months since January, affecting as many as 15,000 dairy…