Jamie GrayBusiness Reporter·NZ Herald·25 May, 2026 12:52 AM4 mins to readHerald NOW Business presents the first on-camera interview with new Fonterra CEO Richard Allen, analysis from Mike McIntyre, and probes the ructions at Synlait.Rural lending specialist Rabobank expects the 2026-27 dairy season to be another strong one for farmgate milk prices, but says rising inflation will take its toll.
The bank also said the 2025-26 milk season, which ends on May 31, is on track to becoming the largest on record, with output
















