THE IMPACT of the massive drought two years ago is still affecting sheep numbers, with only a modest increase this season.

TOTAL AGRICULTURAL export earnings for 2014-15 will be down 9.5%, warns the Ministry of Primary Industries.

FONTERRA HAS reduced its 2014-15 forecast payout to $4.70/kgMS.

It's not something dairy farmers needed right now but the message is clear: change or risk losing your competitive edge in the global market.

A BIG fanfare about the recent signing of the free trade agreement between Australia and China includes the hope that China will be the main destination for Australian dairy exports in the next 10 years.  

AUSTRALIA’S RICHEST woman has thrown a lifeline to Queensland’s ailing dairy industry.

WHILE CHINA is widely touted as a bonanza for Australian dairy exports, another massive market even closer remains largely overlooked. Indonesia is emerging as the next big thing for dairy exporters.

RAISE YOUR glasses and down your milk was the order of the day for dignitaries at the official opening of Oceania’s first factory in New Zealand last month.

SYNLAIT MILK is intent on selling more to key customers and growing its infant formula and nutritional sales, chairman Graeme Milne told the annual meeting of shareholders last week.

FEDERATED FARMERS dairy president Andrew Hoggard says many farmers will struggle to meet the milk cooling regulations proposed by MPI.