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Fonterra Australia Managing Director René Dedoncker said our business is in a stronger position, which underpinned its competitive forecast full year range of $5.30 to $5.70 per kilogram of milk solids (kgMS). This range is based on current currency exchange rates and commodity market conditions.
“Providing Fonterra’s forecast full year price range now is aimed at giving our farmers guidance so that they can plan for next season with confidence,” said René.
“We’ve invested in world-class assets, improved our product mix, and exited non-strategic businesses. This coupled with the rebalancing of global supply gives us the ability to pay a competitive milk price to our farmers.
“A competitive price supports our investments, helping us to utilise the re-built capacity at Stanhope, capture global demand, and ultimately deliver higher returns to our Australian farmers and our owners.”
Fonterra has also announced that it will pay its Australian suppliers an additional payment of 40 cents per kgMS next season, bringing its forecast full year milk price range to $5.70 to $6.10 per kgMS.
“We said that we would consider Murray Goulburn’s recent announcements including the decision to forgive its Milk Supply Support Package. We’ve consulted with the Bonlac Supply Company on the best way to respond to our suppliers,” said René.
The additional payment of 40 cents per kgMS will be available to all current, retired and recommencing suppliers. Fonterra will also be reimbursing the interest charge for the Fonterra Australia Support Loans package that was included in this season’s milk price to all current suppliers.
“We believe this payment is the right thing to do and we’re committed to ensuring our farmers are better off by partnering with us.”
Fonterra’s opening price for season 2017/18 will be announced closer to the beginning of the season.
Further information on the additional 40 cent per kgMS payment