This week is shaping up as a very grim one for the dairy sector and the New Zealand economy.
Fonterra is expected to make a big cut to this season's forecast pay out to its farmers.
It's expected the forecast of $5.25 could be cut by at least one dollar.
Many farmers are already below break-even point and there are signs that the fall in rural confidence is starting to have an impact on farm sales.
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