Murray Goulburn’s Edith Creek UHT plant sold to the Dutch Mill group of Thailand
A MILK factory in Tasmania’s North-West has been sold to a Thai company on the eve of its closure and the small dairy community is already celebrating.
By: HELEN KEMPTON
Source: Mercury
Link: http://www.themercury.com.au/business/murray-goulburns-edith-creek-uht-plant-sold-to-the-dutch-mill-group-of-thailand/news-story/310645964f274b54af240e0c42bc2ef1
NZ dairy farms expected to be in profit this season, says Reserve Bank
The Reserve Bank said most New Zealand dairy farms are expected to be profitable in the 2017-18 season but they remain more indebted than other farm sectors.
By: Jamie Gray
Source: NZ Herald
Link: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=11949494
Milking machine creator recognised 100 years after his invention revolutionised dairy farming
Exactly 100 years have passed since an invention from a little-known Pahiatua farmer revolutionised dairy farming around the world.
By: GERALD PIDDOCK
Source: Stuff
Link: https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/farming/99362818/milking-machine-creator-recognised-100-years-after-his-invention-revolutionised-dairy-farming
Ashgrove Cheese launches organic milk from North-West suppliers
For Geoff Atkinson, the ability to keep his milk in Tasmania sealed the deal when Ashgrove Cheese was looking for organic dairy producers to supply its new organic non-homogenised milk.
By: Johanna Baker-Dowdell
Source: The Examiner
Link: http://www.examiner.com.au/story/5083485/ashgrove-goes-organic-with-help-from-tasmanian-farmers-photos/
Maleny Dairies defies dairy downturn, with $6m upgrades and 'cowcam'
As Australia’s dairy industry crisis continues, a Sunshine Coast processor is banking on future demand for its award-winning, creamy milk.
By: Jennifer Nichols
Source: ABC Rural
Link: http://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2017-11-29/maleny-dairies-invest-in-upgrades-and-cowcam/9196524
Dairy farmers vow to resist milk price cuts
Processors urged to hold prices despite predictions of significant drop
By: Louise Hogan
Source: Independent
Link: https://www.independent.ie/business/farming/dairy/dairy-farmers-vow-to-resist-milk-price-cuts-36357992.html
Data shows performance gulf on Welsh dairy farms
Wales’ top-performing dairy farmers make a net margin that is 9p/litre higher than the country’s average milk producers, according to new farm income data.
By: Debbie James
Source: FWi
Link: http://www.fwi.co.uk/business/financial-performance-gulf-welsh-farms.htm
Dairy farming about being part of something bigger than yourself
Grant Coombes believes that being a dairy farmer means being involved in something bigger than just yourself.
By: GERALD PIDDOCK
Source: Stuff
Link: https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/farming/98815648/dairy-farming-about-being-part-of-something-bigger-than-yourself
Undercover videos spark change in Florida dairy industry
Two Okeechobee dairy farms facing accusations of animal cruelty have sparked new regulations within the industry.
Southeast Milk Incorporated addressed the issues head-on Monday, vowing to make sure cows are treated properly on all of their farms.
By: Maxine Bentzel
Source: CBS 12 News
Link: http://cbs12.com/news/local/undercover-investigations-spark-change-in-dairy-industry
Ontario invests $24 million into Kingston dairy facility
Feihe International will use local milk to produce infant formula.
By: Diego Flammini
Source: Farms
Link: http://www.farms.com/ag-industry-news/ontario-invests-24-million-into-kingston-dairy-facility-618.aspx