Aussie Milk Price Still not Sustainable for Farmers
21:10 | 06/08/2012
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(Dairy Vietnam) AUSTRALIA - Despite announcing it would maintain its milk price, the head of the Norco Milk Co-operative admits the price isn't sustainable for its 180 suppliers.
Dairy Crisis Causing Farm Closures
15:29 | 02/08/2012
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(Dairy Vietnam) SPAIN - During the last year over five hundred milk-producing farms in Galicia have been hit by a severe economic crisis. Around 12 farms have been disappearing a week as a result of the crisis. Galicia now counts some 10,648 farms, three times less than it was ten years ago, according to data provided by "La Voz de Galicia".
Dairy Farmers Furious Over Lion Milk Price Cuts
22:12 | 01/08/2012
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(Dairy Vietnam) AUSTRALIA - Many dairy farmers are reeling as they calculate a near halving of their income from milk, through the processor Lion.
Feed Grain Prices Surge Throughout July
09:17 | 30/07/2012
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(Dairy Vietnam) AUSTRALIA - Australian feed grain prices increased dramatically in July, underpinned by developments in international markets, reports Meat and Livestock Australia.
Favourable Conditions for NZ Dairy Industry
10:44 | 27/07/2012
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(Dairy Vietnam) NEW ZEALAND - Favourable climatic conditions contributed to good pasture growth in the March quarter and production gains in the dairy (milk yield per cow), however these gains did not correspond to an increase in export revenue for these sectors. A stronger New Zealand dollar, coupled with easing international dairy prices, saw dairy export revenues plateau at $3745 million.
Increasing Costs of Production Eating Farm Profits
16:02 | 25/07/2012
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(Dairy Vietnam) IRELAND - Rising production costs and difficult weather conditions are having a significant impact on Irish agriculture this year. At a briefing attended by agri-food industry representatives, Teagasc economists confirmed that many Irish farmers will experience a drop in income in 2012.
Drought Harms Economics of the Livestock Sector
20:09 | 20/07/2012
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(DAIRY VIETNAM) US - Drought that is spreading across the country is increasing feed prices and quickly spelling financial disaster for livestock producers, Purdue Extension agricultural economist Chris Hurt says.
New Zealand Navigating Global Dairy Crisis
22:37 | 15/07/2012
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NEW ZEALAND - This year is shaping up as a bumpy one for the international dairy industry, with the worst U.S. drought since Ronald Reagan was president and thousands of European dairy farmers taking to the streets in protest.
Southeast US, Unfriendly Place for Dairy Cows
22:03 | 12/07/2012
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US - Cow in Southeast US are seeing milk production decline as heat stress and climate change take their toll, according to the findings of new research from the University of Washington, said Yoram Bauman.
Is the Dairy Industry Too Focused on Milk Prices?
17:54 | 11/07/2012
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OPINION - With the recent rumpus on milk prices, Charlotte Johnston, TheCattleSite editor looks at whether milk price is just an easy thing for the industry to hide behind when faced with other problems.
