Chinese dairy company under investigation after children pour out free school milk
Authorities will look into whether Hunan Xiangmi Dairy falsely presented itself as an authorised supplier to 110,000 pupils
It has been barred from supplying products to schools and samples are being tested for quality
Indian dairy farmers to study Australian practices
Innovative dairy farming techniques from South Australia will be taught to trainers from India to help build workforce capability in the world’s biggest dairy market.
Ex-All Blacks captain Richie McCaw delivers Fonterra Milk for Schools
He’s led the All Blacks to World Cup glory and helped fight fires from the sky – now New Zealand’s favourite rugby captain-turned-helicopter pilot is making special deliveries to lucky Kiwi kids.
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Source: NZ Herald
Link: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11996265
Dairy industry reaches out to students
The dairy industry in southwest Kansas is burgeoning and with steady growth comes new technology and jobs. In the near future, area dairy producers will likely experience an ever-growing need for skilled and well-educated workers.
By: Scott Edger
Source: Dodge City Daily Globe
Link: http://www.dodgeglobe.com/news/20180116/dairy-industry-reaches-out-to-students
Study: Additional Dairy Processing Would Benefit Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania and surrounding states could benefit from additional dairy processing capacity in the form of cheese plants. This was the findings of a recent study commissioned by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and the Center for Dairy Excellence.
By: Wyatt Bechtel
Source: Ag Web
Link: https://www.agweb.com/article/study-additional-dairy-processing-would-benefit-pennsylvania/
Penn State Animal Science Students Participate in Dairy Challenge
Six students joined 119 students in innovative, three-day educational competition, working in mixed-university teams.
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Source: Penn State Extension
Link: http://animalscience.psu.edu/news/2017/penn-state-animal-science-students-participate-in-dairy-challenge
Dairy research: Study reveals whole moo language to be herd
THERE are many dairy farmers who talk to their cows, even if they won’t admit it.
By: SIMONE SMITH
Source: The Weekly Times
Link: http://www.weeklytimesnow.com.au/agribusiness/dairy/dairy-research-study-reveals-whole-moo-language-to-be-herd/news-story/d52bbec32b1a4a6bd1328707b1f981fe
Mataura Valley Milk lures PhD students to Gore to produce top nutritional formulas
Mataura Valley Milk is attracting top talent to Gore as part of its $240 million partnership to produce premium infant formulas for the world’s most discerning markets. By: BRITTANY PICKETT
Dairy industry to bring back school milk
THE Island’s dairy farmers are providing free milk for young children as part of an industry-led initiative.
From Monday more than 500 primary age pupils at Helvetia House, St George’s and St Michael’s schools will each receive a free 200 ml carton of milk once a week.
Dairy-free milks could leave consumers at risk of iodine deficiency, study finds
The World Health Organisation considers iodine deficiency to be the ‘world’s most prevalent, yet easily preventable, cause of brain damage’ By: RACHEL HOSIE