Ireland is world’s ‘most carbon-efficient milk producer’ – Minister
Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed dismisses criticism of sector’s emissions record. By: Harry McGee
NZ set to produce record amount of milk
New Zealand is set to produce a record breaking volume of milk this year.
California milk order clears another hurdle
Now entering its third year, the process to establish a Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) potentially cleared another hurdle. To the outside world, that hurdle may have been small, but to California dairy producers, it represented an important benchmark. BY COREY GEIGER.
Dairy farmers warned of moving day pest risk
Dairy farmers are being warned to be careful not to spread pests and diseases moving between farms in the coming week, as the milking season comes to a close. By: Alexa Cook
Dairy products drive gain in NZ producer output prices in first quarter
New Zealand producer output prices rose in the first quarter, led by dairy product manufacturing, while inputs were led higher by petroleum and coal. By: Jonathan Underhill
Robert Macintyre says goodbye to his dairy herd
IT WAS an emotional day for everyone on Bute yesterday, where we saw the dispersal sale of Dunallan, tenanted by the Macintyre family since 1822.
‘Ireland still one of the lowest cash cost producers of milk internationally’
Ireland is still one of the lowest cash cost producers of milk internationally, according to a recent Teagasc report on the competitiveness of the main sectors in Irish agriculture. By Conor Finnerty.
Vietnamese Dairy Producers Eyeing Path to Lucrative Chinese Market
Not satisfied with their own backyards, Vietnamese dairy producers are aiming at broadening their global reach, with neighboring China and its giant market topping the list of potential importers.
Wanted: A Home for 4 Tankers of Milk
Anywhere from 90 to 100 dairy producers in Wisconsin and New York are looking for new markets for their milk, and fast. Impacted processors, including Grassland Dairy and Nasonville Dairy in Wisconsin, have lost Canadian customers thanks to changing import regulations on what our northern neighbors designate as Class VII, or ultrafiltered, milk. By MIKE OPPERMAN.
Arla reassures farmers appeal for more milk is demand led
A letter was sent out to producers which said the cooperative was looking for more milk alongside details of the seasonality scheme. By ALEX BLACK.