New directions for Oceania live dairy cattle exports in a slower market

Exports of dairy heifers to China have provided a lucrative opportunity and income diversification for Oceania dairy farms. The growth journey of China’s milk supply – a key driver of increased heifer exports – is at a critical juncture. The industry is grappling with an oversupply of raw milk. Bearish farm sector fundamentals in China, a market that is irreplaceable, point to slower trade for the foreseeable future.