Fonterra lifts milk price

By McPherson Media Group

Jun 13, 2025

Fonterra has raised its 2025-26 milk price by 30 cents.

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It takes the revised weighted average Australian milk price to $8.90/kg MS for the new season.

Fonterra was the first processor to announce its opening price, on May 26, with an offer of $8.60/kg MS.

New season opening milk prices have been widely condemned by farmers and dairy industry bodies.

Fonterra Oceania managing director David Breckenridge informed suppliers of the change on Friday, June 13.

“I am pleased to let you know we are increasing our weighted average Australian milk price for the 2025-26 season by 30 cents/kg MS, comprising 25 cents per kg of butterfat and 35 cents per kg of protein,” Mr Breckenridge said in his letter to suppliers.

“This price increase takes our weighted average Australian milk price to $8.90/kg MS for the 2025-26 season.

“Since our opening price announcement three weeks ago, we have secured key customer contracts which provide further clarity and greater confidence in the outlook for the season ahead.

“We appreciate your continued partnership as we near the commencement of the new season.”