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Designed for farmers and industry professionals, the DairyNZ Econ Tracker was created to support informed decision-making with data when it comes to financial planning, forecasting and budgeting.

The tool offers critical information on international market trends and New Zealand farm and sector economics from DairyNZ and other trusted third-party sources. Information within the tool is updated quarterly.

As of 14 March 2025, the Econ Tracker has been updated to reflect current economic conditions.

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Key updates and forecast insights:

  • The 24/25 season has shaped up to be a relatively high payout season, following declining interest rates and improved farmgate milk prices.
  • Next season's 25/26 season forecast looks positive, with solid initial milk price projections.
  • High expenses persist, although input costs per unit remain relatively stable.
  • Updates to forecast national and regional Breakeven Milk Prices (BEMP).

Discover the DairyNZ Econ Tracker tool

  • Farm economics data: a snapshot of farm-level key performance indicators and important historical trends.
  • Sector economics data: a high-level outlook on the New Zealand dairy sector.
  • International markets data: key statistics from international markets influencing the New Zealand dairy sector.

Need support using the tool?

To better understand your farm system and it's performance so you can easily compare against information in the DairyNZ Econ Tracker, check out DairyBase.

Podcast: $10 payout - now what? | Ep. 95

It’s been a season of shifting gears - high costs, cautious optimism, then a lift in milk prices and easing interest rates. With a new financial year just around the corner for many, Mark Storey and Paul Bird look at what’s on the horizon for next season.

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Mark Storey interview - Field days

Listen to Mark Storey, head of economics at DairyNZ explain how you can get economic data related to the dairy sector right now.

Audio: 11 minutes

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