Pressure on Processors Continues - SOS Dairy
22:09 | 01/10/2012
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(Dairy Vietnam) UK - Most dairy processors have now moved farmgate prices from October 1st. Some have been bold enough to quote forward prices from November 1st, so where are we now, asks Farmers for Action (FFA).
Milk Producers Federation Distorts CRS Report
20:09 | 28/09/2012
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(Dairy Vietnam) US - The International Dairy Foods Association has said that the analysis of the proposed dairy programs that was recently issued by the Congressional Research Service provides useful information for legislators as they continue work on the 2012 Farm Bill this fall.
Farm Safety Must be a Priority
20:43 | 20/09/2012
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(Dairy Vietnam) The tragic death of three members of a farming family in Northern Ireland is a harsh reminder of the dangers of working in agriculture, writes Charlotte Johnston, TheCattleSite editor.
Retailers Making Australian Producers Uncompetitive
20:54 | 12/09/2012
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(Dairy Vietnam) AUSTRALIA - The release of Choice’s “Australia first” report into the major supermarkets has renewed calls from the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) for governments to recognise the impact of the regulatory and business cost burden on farmers. NFF President Jock Laurie said the release of the report, which shows that only a percentage of Coles' and Woolworths' home-brand products are locally sourced, demonstrates that farmers are becoming increasingly uncompetitive on both global markets and the domestic front.
Double-Crop Soybeans Struggle to Mature; Could be Valuable Forage
22:05 | 10/09/2012
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(Dairy Vietnam) US - Many of Indiana's double-crop soybeans will struggle to reach maturity before the first killing freeze, meaning the plants could provide another forage option for livestock producers struggling to feed their herds.
The Success of SOS Dairy
22:04 | 07/09/2012
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(Dairy Vietnam) ANALYSIS - Earlier this week, Jim Begg, Director General of Dairy UK said that direct action was not the way forward to resolve farmer concerns over milk prices. However recent results suggest otherwise. At Livestock 2012, members of the dairy coalition discussed the effectiveness of direct action and the SOS Dairy Campaign. Charlotte Johnston, TheCattleSite editor reports.
Drought Increases Herd Sell-off, Hay Price Increase
22:33 | 29/08/2012
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(Dairy Vietnam) US - Drought’s impact on Arkansas row crop production was minimal compared with other states, but it accelerated beef cattle herd reductions and drove increases in hay prices, according to a preliminary economic impact report released Friday by the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.
Five Reasons Why Milk Prices Must Rise
19:55 | 24/08/2012
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(Dairy Vietnam) IRELAND - Speaking from the Virginia Dairy Show, Irish Farmers Association (IFA) National Dairy Committee Chairman Kevin Kiersey said the rebalancing of international markets was now well under way with commodity prices rising rapidly.
Despite Heat, Milk Production Increases
19:38 | 21/08/2012
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US - Milk production in July increased despite the hot dry weather many states are suffering from.
Dairy Profits Dip, Producers Prepare for Tight Season
21:46 | 15/08/2012
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(Dairy Vietnam) AUSTRALIA - Mixed seasonal conditions and increasing costs have seen Victorian dairy farmers post lower returns in 2011/12 with average earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) dipping more than A$60,000 compared to the previous year, according to an annual Dairy Australia and Department of Primary Industries survey.
