Production pressure sees Rabobank lowering farm gate milk price forecast despite another small lift in recent GDT auction results
Despite a continued slow-down in milk supply growth across the “Big 7” dairy exporting regions in the final quarter of 2018, exceptionally strong New Zealand milk production in recent months has seen Oceania commodity prices drift lower and a weaker New Zealand milk price of NZD 6.25kg/MS is now forecast for 2018/19, according to Rabobank’s latest Dairy Quarterly report.
Australian milk production lowest in two decades
AUSTRALIAN milk production is likely to be the lowest level in more than 20 years, says the nation’s government agricultural forecaster.
USDA again lowers 2018, 2019 milk production estimates
The handwriting is on the milk house wall and the walls of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Further growth in Irish dairy production expected in 2019
According to Teagasc’s Annual Review and Outlook 2019 report for the dairy sector, Irish milk production is predicted to increase further in 2019.
Dairy reporter predicts milk production drop, shares advice
A Wisconsin dairy magazine publisher advised local farmers, some of whom struggle to pay their bills, on strategies to improve earnings during a local appearance this week.
Feed budgeting vital this summer
There are a number of options for farmers looking for assistance when it came to feed budgeting.
US research has found heat stress can affect dairy cow’s milk production
HEAT stress can cause a dry dairy cow to produce less milk during her next lactation, and affect her progeny for life, according to research from the US.
Dairy production to drop amid dry
TASMANIA could be one of the few states to maintain steady dairy production this season, with a forecast drop of up to 7 per cent in the national milk supply.
Dairy production season starts with a hiss and a roar
After three seasons of decline, dairy production across the country is set for new record high.
Surging milk production set to hit farmers in the pocket
Milk production is on track for a new record high this season, with a rural economist predicting the extra volume will mean a big drop in farmers’ incomes.