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Dairy Expert Warns Of Tough Times Ahead As Dairy Market 'Hits Ceiling'

"The cure for high prices is high prices," Davison explains.

Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy provides valuable insights into the recent Global Dairy Trade Auction results. 

Despite a decline in the overall index, Davison says the prices remain higher than last year, attributing the dip to China's reduced buying activity.

He warns that the market has hit a ceiling, with the potential for further declines, rising production costs and postponed expenditures, 

Davison also discusses DairyNZ's financial forecast, highlighting a national break-even price of $8.32 per kilogram of milk solids and an average payout forecast of $10.08. 

Listen to the full chat between Stu Davison and Dominic George above.

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