New Zealand dairy exports recover in March amid a higher milk output

March, the ninth month of the 2025/26 milk season, recorded a significant increase in milk production of 9.76%, equivalent to an additional 172 million kilo of milk. This follows a rise of 6.01%, or 112 million kilo, in February 2026. Year-to-date (YTD) March production is up 5.50%, or 331 million kilos.