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The world's largest dairy company, Nestle is spending $23 million to boost its ice cream business in China.
European dairy co-op Arla Foods and the Egyptian milk processor Juhayna are to form a joint venture to sell Arla products there.
Australian dairy company Lion last month opened its specialty cheese making facility in Tasmania.
Australian farmers are welcoming the Federal Government’s moves to improve country of origin labelling on food.
Australian farm production is expected to top A$53 billion this year.
The downturn in dairy prices is affecting confidence in the sector.
The Ministry for Primary Industries annual ‘Situation and Outlook Report for Primary Industries’ (SOPI) forecasts the farmgate milk price for the 2015-16 season to be $5.62/kgMS – slightly higher than Fonterra’s $5.25.
The main message in calf rearing is to keep things simple, do those things well and pay attention to detail, says Wendy Morgan, Seales Winslow nutrition and quality assurance manager.
Fonterra says its emergency response teams have contacted over 500 farms in flood-affected areas of lower North Island.
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Spin and corporate drivel are not the way to connect with dairy farmers who are going through tough times.
Chicory and its contribution to a $37,000 reduction in feed costs was a highlight in a tough year with the payout drop for the P3 Hauraki Focus Farm at Ngatea.
The treasury is ruling out an early end to low dairy prices.
Federated Farmers President William Rolleston says the situation of some dairy farmers in drought affected areas of the South Island is becoming desperate.
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