Fonterra focused on growth as Murray Goulburn decision looms
With Canada’s Saputo poised to be named the preferred bidder of Murray Goulburn, fellow suitor Fonterra Australia says it will continue with its own growth plans, including capital investment and adding dairy farmers with the aim of taking more products to Asia.
By: Carrie LaFrenz
Source: The Australian Financial Review
Link: http://www.afr.com/business/agriculture/fonterra-focused-on-growth-as-murray-goulburn-decision-looms-20171025-gz88r3
Dairy ready for a transformational shift
DairyNZ chief executive Tim Mackle has welcomed the portfolio allocations announced by the incoming Government, saying he looks forward to working with Damien O’Connor, Dr Megan Woods, David Parker and James Shaw on key issues facing the dairy sector.
By: DairyNZ
Source: Scoop Media
Link: http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1710/S00793/dairynz-dairy-ready-for-a-transformational-shift.htm
Brazil's JBS concludes sale of stake in dairy company to Mexico's Lala
JBS SA, the world’s largest meatpacker, has concluded the sale of its stake in dairy company Vigor Alimentos SA to Mexico’s Grupo Lala SAB de CV, the Brazilian company said in a securities filing on Thursday.
By: Tatiana Bautzer
Source: Reuters
Link: http://www.reuters.com/article/vigor-ma-lala/brazils-jbs-concludes-sale-of-stake-in-dairy-company-to-mexicos-lala-idUSE6N1ML00Q
A rise in global dairy prices not reflected in local on-farm returns
NSW Farmers’ Association has repeated calls for improving transparency within the dairy supply chain and ensuring that the price farmers receive reflects the value of their products.
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Source: THE SINGLETON ARGUS
Link: http://www.singletonargus.com.au/story/5011005/dairy-farmers-seek-better-returns/
NZ dairy farmers need to keep their edge
New Zealand dairy farmers have a global edge in milk productivity and profitability, but the industry needs to remain ambitious about keeping ahead of the best in the world.
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Source: Stuff
Link: https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/farming/98243996/nz-dairy-farmers-need-to-keep-their-edge
Carbery taps Dairy Farmers of America COO for top position
Irish flavours and ingredients company Carbery has appointed the COO of Dairy Farmers of America, Jason Hawkins, as its next CEO.
The Yorkshire Post says: No time to cry over spilt milk as Brexit puts dairy farmers at risk
WITH Brexit Secretary David Davis suggesting that negotiations with the EU are likely to go down to the wire, Labour MP Stephen Kinnock immediately used Prime Minister’s Questions to raise the possibility of Britain leaving the European Union before Parliament votes on the final outcome.
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Source: The Yorkshire Post
Link: http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/the-yorkshire-post-says-no-time-to-cry-over-spilt-milk-as-brexit-puts-dairy-farmers-at-risk-1-8824037
BARRAR AS IMPORTAÇÕES VAI AUMENTAR O PREÇO DO LEITE PAGO AO PRODUTOR?
Importacoes preco leite – A recente decisão do Ministério da Agricultura, Pecuária e Abastecimento (Mapa) de suspender temporariamente as importações
Custos elevados da produção brasileira desestabilizam o Mercosul
Apresentado ontem pela Federação da Agricultura do Estado (Farsul), o estudo Competitividade da Agropecuária Brasileira no Mercosul reúne as distorções que fazem com que o «bloco» criado há 26 anos não tenha saído do papel. Especialmente em uma área extremamente sensível ao Rio Grande do Sul e em um cenário que só se agrava. […]
Maggi assina protocolo para agilizar importação de insumos agropecuários
Blairo Maggi – O ministro da Agricultura, Pecuária e Abastecimento, Blairo Maggi, assinou nesta quarta-feira (25/10), no Porto de Santos (SP), protocolo