'Pain is being shared': Industry representatives say both dairy farmers and processors are struggling, as milk prices for the new season are revealed episode artwork

EPISODE · Jun 2, 2026 · 5 MIN

'Pain is being shared': Industry representatives say both dairy farmers and processors are struggling, as milk prices for the new season are revealed

from The Rural News · host Tapt Media

Some farmers say they are disappointed by opening milk prices, but industry leaders say processors are struggling too.  Prices and supply agreements for the new milk season have been finalised, with prices ranging from between 8 to 10 dollars per kilogram of milk solids.  Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Australian Dairy Farmers President Ben Bennett about how the prices reflect the challenges the entire sector is facing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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