The global market for skimmed milk powder is experiencing a rebound, with prices surging by 11% due to increased demand in Asia, particularly China. This is good news for farmers in New Zealand and the U.S. as they expect improved profitability. The market's growth, however, faces challenges due to concerns over the use of the product in infant formula due to its false advertising and potential health risks for infants. This comes as a positive sign for dairy farmers who had seen a decrease in milk purchase prices due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but have recently noticed improvements. The price increase is attributed to the slowdown in global Covid-19 cases and relaxed lockdown measures, alongside anticipated large-scale imports by China of various agricultural products, including dairy.