NZ trade deficit narrows in October as dairy exports increase
New Zealand’s monthly trade deficit narrowed in October as an improving global dairy market buoyed exports of dairy products.
Qantas sets up Tasmania-China milk run
In a further sign of China’s growing appetite for Australian agricultural products, Qantas has announced a partnership with VAN Dairy that will see fresh Tasmanian milk exported directly to the port city of Ningbo. By Peter Wells.
EU report strengthens NFU call for dairy 'Producer Organisations'
The National Farmers Union has today renewed its call for new dairy Producer Organisations (POs) after the release of an EU Commission report into the impact of the 2009 Milk Package.
Fonterra cashes in on frenzied Chinese shopping day
Fonterra is hailing the success of online sales of its products on China’s «Double 11» shopping frenzy day, equivalent to New Zealand’s post-Christmas bargain sales. By GERARD HUTCHING
How Canada’s zany dairy system affects daily life, from cheese bandits to dessert-starved Newfoundlanders
Price fixing is illegal in every other Canadian industry, but with milk, poultry and eggs it’s the law. By Tristin Hopper
From Dilapidated Dairy Barn to Scenic Wedding Venue
Wedding trends come and go through the years. One Wisconsin family decided to capitalize on the trend and save their old dairy barn at the same time. By Ashley Davenport
Nutritional milk powder company confident China regulatory ban will soon be lifted, as $10 million expansion concludes
The head of a South Gippsland infant formula manufacturer says he is confident a temporary regulatory ban into China will soon be lifted. By Bridget Fitzgerald
AUSTRALIA: Murray Goulburn Announces COO Exit
Murray Goulburn has announced the exit of COO Fiona Smith, effective immediately, four years after joining the company.
IB transferirá conhecimento e informações a pequenos pecuaristas sobre mastite e carrapato
Pequenos produtores rurais de Araçatuba, interior paulista, contarão com informações da Secretaria de Agricultura e Abastecimento do Estado de São Paulo, por meio do Instituto Biológico (IB-APTA), para lidar com doenças importantes da pecuária leiteira
Rabobank estima boas perspectivas para os produtores de leite da UE em 2017
Produção/UE – Os preços dos produtos lácteos tendem a ser melhores em 2017, graças à intervenção no mercado pela Comissão Europeia e o aumento da demanda mundial, segundo boletim do Rabobank, a instituição financeira líder mundial nos setores de alimentação e agricultura.