India & NZ: Opposite Forces Steering Global Dairy

The global dairy market is not only about commodities — it is a geopolitical chessboard in constant motion, where beyond cows, milk and cheese, economic power, food security and policies come into play, capable of shaking entire nations. In this arena, India and New Zealand represent polar opposites: the former, a colossal producer that consumes…
What’s in India New Zealand FTA with or without dairy- Guy Trafford

Leading into the 2023 elections one of the promising announcements that came from National was the intent to open negotiations with India and achieve a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) – and dairy was to be included. It was described by National as a “major strategic priority”. At the time many (myself-included) poured cold water on…