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

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