Is Brexit a positive for the dairy industry?
The Country Early Edition: Dom George catches up with Federated Farmers Dairy Chairman Andrew Hoggard to talk about the impact of Brexit on the industry and the suggestion dairy is on the improve.
Farmer’s dilemma: Can’t afford to milk, can’t afford not to
This time two months ago, Victorian dairy farmer Tim Humphris was hoping the big processing company he sold his milk to, farmer-owned co-operative Murray Goulburn, might nudge its farm buying price upwards a few cents to 46c a litre, as it had been hinting for a year. By Sue Neales.
How do dairy cows react when subjected to both day and night feeding?
Cows have a strong urge to be resting at night, a research study into feeding behaviour has found. By Michael Cavanagh
Dairy demands on the table at EU Council of Ministers meeting today
Today’s Council of EU Agriculture Ministers meeting in Luxembourg will hear the demands of EU Minister of Agriculture around possible solutions to the current dairy crisis. By Margaret Donnelly.
Time to push NZ's cause – farm lobby
New Zealand needs to «milk Brexit for all it’s worth», Federated Farmers says. By Sally Rae.
Dairy farmers reeling after Tasmanian floods face 'triple whammy' from price cut, Minister says
The dairy industry fears Tasmanian farmers will be forced to wind back production and shed workers after a further milk price cut. By Sallese Gibson
EU considering another aid package for dairy farmers
Another dairy aid package is currently being considered by the European Commission and will be presented to EU Agriculture Ministers in July. By Ciaran Moran.
Milk processor considers his future: get bigger or retire?
As demand for branded milk continues to soar, the owner of independent processor, Cooloola Milk, is considering his future. By Jennifer Nichols.
FrieslandCampina holds milk price for July supplies
Dutch dairy giant FrieslandCampina has held its guaranteed price for raw milk for July 2016 at €25.00 per 100kg of milk. By Amy Forde.
Murray Goulburn slashes dairy prices for the coming season
Embattled milk processor Murray Goulburn has slashed the price it plans to pay suppliers for the next season, to $4.31 a kilogram for milk solids (kgms). Clint Jasper.