MPI lays charges against #Fonterra
The Ministry for Primary Industries has laid charges against Fonterra in relation to last year’s contaminated whey protein scare.
U.S. Senate Warns Europeans to Stop Food Fight Over #Dairy Names
A bipartisan majority of the U.S. Senate weighed in this week on the importance of rejecting European Union efforts to restrict the use of common food names, including a variety of popular, well-known cheeses, used by U.S. dairy producers and companies.
A good year for Friesland Campina with historically-high #milk price
Dutch dairy giant Friesland Campina reported a full financial year revenue increase of 10.8 per cent to €11.4bn boosted by volume growth and higher prices.
#Fonterra steps up milk prices for Victorian farmers
New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra has sent a strong signal to its competitors with its latest price step up.
#Dairy market still soft in EU – but not in the US
FrieslandCampina underlined the poor conditions in the European dairy market, even while highlighting demand growth elsewhere – attested to by Glanbia, which flagged a shortage of milk for its US cheese business.
How to increase #milk butterfat levels with feed
Feeding cows a consistent and constant diet can be a route to maximising milk butterfat levels.
English suckler herd declining, as #dairy numbers rise
Similar to the situation in Ireland, the English suckler herd is also declining significantly, as the dairy herd sees growth.
Venda do setor de #lácteos reforça aposta em internacionalização da BRF
Francesa Lactalis surge como interessada na compra das marcas Elegê e Batavo
Produtores de #leite em Mato Grosso recebem 20% a mais que 2013
Os produtores de leite em Mato Grosso estão recebendo cerca de 20% a mais pelo produto, em relação aos valores de um ano atrás, segundo dados do Instituto Mato-grossense de Economia Agropecuária (imea).
Andradina decreta situação de emergência por #estiagem
O município de Andradina quer a prorrogação de dívidas dos produtores rurais, anistia de juros, auxílio de bolsa estiagem, aquisição de perfuratrizes para construção de poços artesianos e o fornecimento de sementes subsidiadas pela Conab