How climate change will affect dairy cows and milk production in the UK – new study
The unusually hot summer of 2018 has proved challenging for farmers across the UK. Among other things, the scorching weather and lack of rain has damaged crops, and the grass used to feed farm animals too.
Dairy product prices slide, led by butter as offer volumes exceed expectations
Dairy product prices declined at the Global Dairy Trade auction, as whole milk powder and butter fell amid expectations of ample supply.
Consultant offers views on milk contracts
FACTORS which make some WA dairy farmers “better suited” to supply milk to one processor over another will become increasingly important as the State’s industry undergoes significant change.
Fonterra ownership structure 'not on the table', says director
Fonterra Cooperative Group won’t be changing its ownership structure, but is keen on bringing on partners to fund future projects, says director Scott St John.
Boutique businesses scoop dairy awards
CHAMPION boutique WA businesses have shared the main Royal Agricultural Society (RAS) Dairy and Alternative Dairy Awards in the lead up to the 2018 IGA Perth Royal Show from Saturday, September 22 to Saturday, September 29.
Scandinavian dairy company introduces new labelling system to cut food waste
Scandinavian dairy company Arla is introducing a new food labelling system on a range of products like milk, yoghurt and cream in a bid to reduce food waste, Swedish Television reported on Saturday.
Editorial: Anti-dairy farming drive unfairly tars all farmers as environmental vandals
Farmers used to be our heroes, living simple, wholesome outdoor lives.
New rules to hit cow breeding biz in Punjab: Dairy farmers
The Rs 2,500 crore cow breeding business in Punjab will be hit because of the new rules pertaining to the ‘Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’, state dairy farmers today said.
Dairy in distress: the milk revolution draining Punjab dry
Nestlé, GlaxoSmithKline and Danone support the drought-stricken farmers their supply chains rely on. But is it enough?