Stern Action Ordered Against Sellers of Adulterated Milk
20:47 | 03/01/2017
PAKISTAN - Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has directed that indiscriminate action should be continued against the elements involved in production and sale of substandard and unhygienic milk.
Greek Yogurt Thrives in Italy as Dairy Companies Plot Expansion
20:16 | 28/12/2016
ITALY - Having conquered the United Kingdom, Greek yogurt is now rapidly gaining ground in another major European market: Italy.
Japanese Group to Sell Stakes in Chinese Farm, Dairy Outfits
20:42 | 26/12/2016
JAPAN - Asahi Group Holdings will unload its shares in a dairy company and farm business in China, as it realigns its assets to focus on strategic growth fields.
Mazoon Dairy Selects Contractor for Site Enabling Works
20:49 | 22/12/2016
OMAN - Oman-based Mazoon Dairy Company has selected Abu Hatim Co, one of the sultanate’s leading construction and engineering companies, as the contractor for its site enabling works, said a report.
Iranian Dairy Market Offers Strong Growth Prospects
10:03 | 20/12/2016
IRAN - Iran’s market for dairy products witnessed a significant growth during 2011-15, on the back of increasing demand from across the country and shift in consumer preferences from unpacked dairy products to packaged dairy products.
Letter to President-Elect Donald Trump Details Importance of Dairy Trade
18:27 | 17/12/2016
US - The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the US Dairy Export Council (USDEC) sent a joint letter last week to President-elect Donald Trump, outlining the importance of exports to the US dairy sector and seeking further dialogue on ways the organsations can work with the incoming administration on trade policy.
Kalambo Flushes Out 25 Pastoralists, 2,000 Herds of Cattle
19:22 | 15/12/2016
TANZANIA - Kalambo District authorities in Rukwa Region have arrested and forcibly kicked out 25 pastoralists with 2,000 herds of cattle over the defiance of a directive issued by Regional Commissioner (RC), Mr Zelothe Steven, against illegal animal entry into the district.
Welcome Additional Step Towards Sustainable 2017 Milk Prices
21:35 | 14/12/2016
IRELAND - IFA National Dairy Committee Chairman Sean O’Leary said that Glanbia and Lakeland, in increasing their November milk price by 2c/l on Monday, have taken a welcome step towards delivering sustainable milk prices in 2017. He urged all other co-ops, which are meeting this week to set November milk prices, to follow suit.
Sri Lanka to Import Milch Cows to Boost Fresh Milk Production
21:33 | 14/12/2016
SRI LANKA - Sri Lanka in an effort to promote local milk production and achieve self-sufficiency in milk and milk products in the country plans to import 20,000 high yielding milch cows.
New Chair for NZ Dairy Industry Awards
20:49 | 13/12/2016
NEW ZEALAND - The New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards Trustees have chosen Woodville dairy, beef and cropping farmer Ben Allomes as Chair at a recent trust meeting.
