Dairy farmers leaving the industry in record numbers

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Nine per cent of dairy farmers have been forced out of the industry in the last year alone — and the decline is set to continue.

Recent statistics reveal that dairy farmers are rapidly exiting an industry in crisis. Picture: Yuri Kouzminfound about 6 per cent of dairy farmers intended to leave the industry within the next two years.

Reports of farmers dropping off rapidly comes after NZ-based dairy exporter Fonterra announced its Australian milk production was down nearly 14 per cent from a year ago.Source:News Corp Australia

 

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