DAIRY markets present a striking contrast from an Australian perspective. Internationally, prices remain depressed — the result of abundant supply and lacklustre demand. In Australia however, relatively stable production margins and favourable weather conditions have allowed farmers in many regions to consolidate, and even grow, their businesses. With milk processors publicly forecasting similar farmgate prices for the upcoming 2015/16 season, farmer confidence in the future of the industry remainshigh.
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