NZ dairy bust shows far-reaching ripples

AS Chinese grew wealthier while their economy raced ahead, dairy farmers almost 10,000 kilometres away in verdant New Zealand felt like they’d won the lottery.

Canada dairy protection hurts TPP bid

Canada’s Stephen Harper may be very keen on his fellow conservative leader, Tony Abbott. He’s keener still on winning his own re-election this October.

Industry leaders push for FTA

SENIOR executives in the Chinese dairy industry have urged the Chinese and Australian governments to urgently conclude a free trade deal between the two countries to capitalise on soaring demand for milk powder and other dairy products.

Japan FTA dud deal for #dairy

The Australian Dairy Industry Council (ADIC) has expressed its extreme disappointment about the proposed Australia – Japan Free Trade Agreement (FTA) announced by Prime Minister, Tony Abbott, last night.