US fights EU unfair beef practices
The U.S. Office of the United States Trade Representative is taking action against the European Union’s (EU) unfair trade practices that discriminate against U.S. beef imports.
Irish dairy farmers will ‘seek to consolidate in 2017’
The year ahead will be one of consolidation for Irish milk producers, according to IFA Dairy Committee Chairman Sean O’Leary. By Richard Halleron.
Dairy producers look to expand, modernize to meet challenges
On a November morning in eastern Missouri, while waiting for the milk truck to arrive, Perry County dairy producer Charlie Voelker reflects on his recent decision to construct a new milking building. By Benjamin Herrold.
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.
FG partners stakeholders to boost dairy production
THE Federal government is partnering with major national and international stakeholders in the dairy sector towards injecting considerable volume into local milk production and cutting down on importation of milk in the future. By Victoria Ojeme
Dairy UK Outlines Strategies For Sector's Global Growth
Dairy UK, a trade association for UK dairy farmers and producers, has outlined the strategies it considers crucial to the sector’s global growth following the Brexit vote.
Top award for young East Cape farmer
A young Alexandria farmer who turned a rundown farm into a major dairy producer in less than 10 years, has scooped a prestigious agricultural award for his hard work and vision. By David Macgregor.
Dairy Industry Frustrated, Wanting Change with MPP
The 2018 Farm Bill is on the minds of those in farm country, a task in the hands of this new administration. In particular, dairy producers are frustrated with their current insurance levels. By Betsy Jibben
Canadian dairy sector says $350-million federal aid fund isn’t enough
The federal government says it will spend $350-million to help Canada’s dairy sector compete against increased European imports allowed under a free-trade deal, but the amount falls short of farmers’ expectations.
EU milk producers will opt to ‘pay back debt’ rather than chase output
Dairy farmers may well opt to pay back debt, rather than chase extra litres, on the back of the recent upturn in milk prices, according to AHDB Dairy Market Analyst Luke Crossman. By Richard Halleron.