Federated Farmers president suggests record milk payout could be new norm

Waikato TimesNZ HeraldFriday 26 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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Fonterra has confirmed a record farmgate milk payout of $10.16 per kilo of milk solids for the recent season. Federated Farmers national president Wayne Langford believes this high payout may become the new standard for farmers. He also suggested that supermarkets should review their price margins on products such as butter.

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First reported by Waikato Times, Fri 26 Sep 2025, 8:25am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 3 hours
  1. Waikato TimesWaikato Times via RNZ

    Latest farmgate milk payout may be new norm, says Federated Farmers boss (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Federated Farmers boss hopeful latest milk payout could be new norm (opens in new tab)