Chinese investment in branded milk a welcome shift for Tasmanian dairy industry
The move to ship fresh Tasmanian milk to China is a welcome shift away from the state’s reliance on commodity products, according to a dairy industry leader.
Bearish traders lose big on milk
Betting against a loss-making Chinese milk producer is turning into a painful trade for short sellers.
Meet the farmer who launched an artisan “micro milk” business
Bryce Cunningham is a dairy producer who has had to evolve his business to keep pace with the changing economic climate – and the hard work is paying off.
Friesland Campina Raises Milk Price Whilst Paying Farmers to Cut Production
European dairy co-operative Friesland Campina is paying members to cut milk production, but also considerably increasing milk prices, which could leave their milk producers wondering over the best strategy to improve returns, UK levy board AHDB Dairy has reported.
World dairy producers cry foul over Canadian milk products deal
Dairy producers in Australia, the European Union, Mexico, New Zealand and the United States have teamed up to threaten a trade war over a new deal between Canadian farmers and its dairy industry. By Peter Kuitenbrouwer
China suspends Australian dairy firm's licence
An Australian dairy company has had its licence suspended in China, and Beijing has «strengthened supervision» for all 41 other exporters, in a blow to producers already battling low prices. By Angus Grigg.
Lactalis, French milk producers fail to reach price deal
Europe’s largest dairy group Lactalis and French milk producers failed to reach agreement on raising milk prices after 10 hours of talks on Thursday and producers said it was now up to Lactalis to come up with a new offer. By Sybille de La Hamaide.
Safety net assistance for milk producers due to tightening dairy margins
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced approximately $11.2 million in financial assistance to American dairy producers enrolled in the 2016 Margin Protection Program for Dairy (MPP-Dairy). The payment rate for May/June 2016 will be the largest since the program began in 2014. The narrowing margin between milk prices and the cost of feed triggered the payments, as provided for by the 2014 Farm Bill.
Uncertain future in store for farmers and food producers
Farmers and food producers are demonstrating support for ostrich-style behaviour – heads in the sand. They are currently big contributors to the local economy. Following Brexit there are huge question marks over the future of these sectors. By John Simpson
Canadian dairy Saputo's profit jumps 30 pct, dividend raised
Saputo Inc, one of Canada’s largest dairy producers, reported on Tuesday a 30 percent jump in net earnings and boosted its quarterly dividend by 11 percent.