Dairy outlook brighter, spring flooding and inflation

Andrew Miller
December 7 2022 - 6:00am
On average, milk prices this season are higher on average, while livestock trading conditions continue to remain strong - but rises in key input costs outweigh the increase in gross farm income.
On average, milk prices this season are higher on average, while livestock trading conditions continue to remain strong - but rises in key input costs outweigh the increase in gross farm income.

Strong farm finances, stable milk prices and a resilient domestic market for milk and yoghurt could help mitigate the effects of inflation and widespread spring flooding.

Andrew Miller

Andrew Miller

Journalist

I'm a general reporter with Stock & Land, with a special interest in irrigation issues. I completed my cadetship, with the Age, in 1980. Over my career, I've worked for ABC radio news (Mt Isa, Qld) and at provincial and suburban newspapers.

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