Farms Quote by Ian McLeod
“There is a complete disconnect really or should be a disconnect between the retail price of the milk and what's actually going on in the marketplace, and what influences the farm gate price is the export market.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Agricultural Economics Forum, 2023
Retail milk prices often diverge from farm gate prices because export markets drive farm revenue more than local sales.
In simple terms: Milk prices differ due to exports.
Consider export impact on pricing.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- farmers setting policy makers
- consumer pricing
- export negotiations
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do export trends affect local farmers?
- What policies could align retail and farm prices?
Domestic price signals may be muted by global market forces.