Chinese milk output rebound to 'constrain' dairy imports in 2018

China will see “constrained imports” of both skim milk and whole milk powder in 2018, with buy-ins undermined by a rebound in the country’s own dairy production, enhanced by industry modernisation.
By: Mike Verdin
Source: Agrimoney
Link: https://www.agrimoney.com/companies/companies/chinese-milk-output-rebound-to-constrain-dairy-imports-in-2018-42155

Dairy farmer irrigators in debt to Goulburn Murray Water

THE true picture of Victoria’s dairy price crisis is emerging with dairy farmers facing massive water debts.
By: PETER HUNT
Source: The Weekly Times
Link: http://www.weeklytimesnow.com.au/news/national/dairy-farmer-irrigators-in-debt-to-goulburn-murray-water/news-story/5490ee1c58b7820be7b3cb5d8b264eb4

A2 Milk leads sharemarket higher

New Zealand shares were mixed, with A2 Milk rising on a positive presentation to investors while Xero and SkyCity Entertainment Group fell.
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Source: NZ Herald
Link: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=11943649

Mountain Milk Cooperative North East Victoria’s newest dairy co-op

A GROUP of dairy farmers in Victoria’s North East are on the hunt for a processor after forming a new co-operative.
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Source: The Weekly Times
Link: http://www.weeklytimesnow.com.au/agribusiness/dairy/mountain-milk-cooperative-north-east-victorias-newest-dairy-coop/news-story/c622daea21ec9f6bbe09f8b320e92634

Brownes Dairy sold to Chinese firm Shanghai Ground Food Tech

One of Western Australia’s most recognised household dairy names — the 130-year-old Brownes Dairy — has been sold to a Chinese firm.
By: Rebecca Trigger, Bridget Fitzgerald and Briana Shepherd
Source: ABC
Link: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-11-14/brownes-dairy-sold-to-shanghai-ground-food-tech/9149776

Banking on the lotto as dairy industry goes nuts

A RETIRED dairy farmer receives a letter from an old friend back on the farm. SIMONE SMITH shares it with us.
By: SIMONE SMITH
Source: The Weekly Times
Link: http://www.weeklytimesnow.com.au/news/opinion/banking-on-the-lotto-as-dairy-industry-goes-nuts/news-story/2d25a2b0eac681fca7102a28a3885056

Dairy focus: Making the transition to spring milk in Co. Limerick

Farming in Creggane, Charleville, Co. Limerick, the Quain family has been milking cows on the Cork/Limerick border for generations.
By: Seán Cummins
Source: AgriLand
Link: http://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/dairy-focus-making-the-transition-to-spring-milk-in-co-limerick/