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NZ pigs flying – to Aussie
Gaining access for New Zealand pork into Australia is no silver bullet for the industry, but a small step that may lead to further opportunities, says NZ Pork chairman Ian Carter.
What is volatility?
Dairy Australia senior industry analyst John Droppert chaired a panel discussion on volatility in the dairy industry. Here are excerpts:
Sustainable industry, not racy prices – Oz farmers
Australian dairy farmers supplying milk to Fonterra say any proposal to them on ownership options must have a sound economic rationale.
Saputo wants global co-ops to rein in milk production
Australia's new dairy kingpin is urging co-ops in Europe and New Zealand to rein in milk production and help stamp out price volatility.
Breeding for heat tolerance
Aussie cattle prices start to take a dip
Cattle prices in Australia have ended their three-year golden run, says Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA).
Fonterra lifts Oz milk price
Oz milk nourishing Japan’s elderly
A Tasmanian dairy farmer’s milk is going into high-nutrition foods for ageing Japanese, Fonterra reports.
Watch out for the Aussies
China is likely to remain the largest export market for New Zealand dairy products – but watch out for competition from Australia, a new report warns.