Tough times
OPINION: Dairy industry players are also falling by the wayside as the economic downturn bites around the country.
Twenty four young farmers from South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania have returned from a recent study tour of Ireland with practical insights, fresh thinking and an expanded network of peers.
Dairy farmers in the Australian state of Victoria had a record profitable 2022-23 season, thanks to high milk prices and carefully managed high costs.
Rising input costs are affecting Australian dairy farmers, making it more important than ever to ensure that the farm is operating efficiently and not wasting money, says Dairy Australia.
With farmer confidence and consumer optimism high, much of Australia’s dairy industry has been riding on a wave of positivity over the past few months, according to Dairy Australia’s June 2021 Situation and Outlook report.
The Australian dairy industry is exploring long-term strategic partnerships with the world’s biggest producer of milk – India.
International dairy commodity prices have recovered markedly in recent months, as global supply and demand slowly balance, according to Dairy Australia’s latest Situation and Outlook report.
Australian National milk production could drop as much as 5% next season, taking the national output to levels not seen since the drought.
OPINION: Dairy industry players are also falling by the wayside as the economic downturn bites around the country.
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