Taupō based dairy company, Miraka, has announced an
opening 2025/26 season Farmgate Milk Price forecast of
$8.85–$10.85 per kgMS, with a midpoint of $9.85 per
kgMS.
The low-carbon dairy processor says its forecast
reflects confidence in strong global dairy demand and
reinforces Miraka’s focus on delivering transparent,
reliable value to its suppliers.
“While others in
the sector have announced a $10.00 headline price, it’s
important to understand the full picture,” said Acting
CEO, Richard Harding.
At Miraka, we believe in being
transparent — our $9.85 per kgMS midpoint is clearly
stated and grounded in market
fundamentals.”
Harding said that clarity
in pricing is critical for on-farm planning and financial
confidence. “We’re taking a disciplined approach —
optimistic, but grounded.”
Miraka also
offers its suppliers the opportunity to earn up to 20 cents
per kgMS in additional premium payments through its Te Ara
Miraka farming excellence programme, now in its tenth
year.
Joan Barendsen, General Manager On-Farm
Excellence said, “When the average Te Ara Miraka premium
is included, the total forecast payout for 2025/26 rises to
$10.02 per kgMS.”
“Te Ara Miraka rewards on-farm
excellence in areas such as milk quality, animal welfare,
staff development and sustainability.”
“We’ll be
celebrating the achievements of many of our existing
suppliers next month — they’re leading the way in
modern, values-based dairy farming,” said
Barendsen.
Since launching Te Ara Miraka in 2015,
Miraka has paid in excess of $25 million in performance
based premiums to its farmer
suppliers.
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