16 Aug 2023

Farmers tightening their belts as dairy prices crash overnight

From Checkpoint, 5:12 pm on 16 August 2023

Going to work to lose money.' Dairy farmers around the country say they'll be tightening their belts after international diary prices crashed to their lowest levels in nearly five years overnight.

Those still carrying debt, fear for their viability while more established players are going over their budgets with a fine-tooth comb.

Our Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin has more. Agriculture Minister Damien Oconnor spoke with Lisa Owen.