Milk production down in August due to wet spring
The sodden spring weather has taken its toll on milk production, which fell 2 per cent through August.
European dairy exports on track for records, but growth potential remains, claims EDA
Two weeks after the publication of the update and implementation report of the European Commission’s “Trade for All” strategy, EU Commissioner for Trade Ms. Cecilia Malmström joins the European Dairy Association (EDA) European Dairy Platform today to discuss the global trade perspectives of the EU dairy sector.
Dairy stalwarts recognised
Australian Dairy Farmers awarded its inaugural life memberships to former president Pat Rowley and former chief executive officer John McQueen at its 75th-anniversary celebrations in Melbourne on Thursday night. By: CARLENE DOWIE
Milk values to 'remain firm' – but butter price 'correction' looms
Milk prices will stay elevated, but the rally in butter prices could founder, the European Commission said, even as Fonterra underlined the disappointing start to 2017-18 for New Zealand milk output.
Irish milk production increases by over 11% in August
Milk production on Irish dairy farms has increased by 11.2% in August compared to the same month last year, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). By: Conor Finnerty
Muller offers further increase in milk prices to farmers
Muller is to increase milk prices again from November, as prices continue to recover from last year’s lengthy slump.
The Market Drayton-based dairy is to add 0.5p per litre to the price it pays to 700 Muller Direct farmers, taking the price per litre to 30.5p. By: Thom Kennedy | Market Drayton
Nigerian cows are the worst milk producers in the world – Audu Ogbeh
– Nigerian cows produce far less milk than their counterparts in other countries, the minister of agriculture and rural development has said. By: Nnenna Ibeh