Dairy Strategy Boldly Faces up to Challenges

21:32 | 23/11/2017

NEW ZEALAND - The new dairy sector strategy - "Dairy Tomorrow" - was launched this week and tackles head-on the big issues the sector is facing, says Dairy Environment Leader Group Chair Alister Body.

NZ's a2 Milking China's Consumer Demand

20:13 | 22/11/2017

CHINA - New Zealand-based milk producer a2 Milk Company will invest in marketing and improving product quality, in hopes of tapping the tremendous consumer demand for high-quality milk in China.

French Development Agency Finances Cattle Raising Project in Camaguey

21:07 | 21/11/2017

CUBA - Cuban authorities and the French Development Agency (AFD) signed a credit agreement to finance a cattle raising development project in the province of Camaguey for €25 million.

CME: Cattle Prices Lower, but Well Above Year-ago Levels

21:01 | 21/11/2017

US - In the cash markets last week, cattle and hog prices were lower but remained well above a year ago, reports Steiner Consulting Group, DLR Division, Inc.

Fonterra 'Desperate' to Restore Public Support for Dairy

21:23 | 20/11/2017

NEW ZEALAND - Fish & Game says Fonterra has now realised it must act quickly to meet public demand for better water quality instead of relying on spending millions on slick PR campaigns promoting the dairy industry.

Huishan Dairy Takes First Step Toward Liquidation

23:25 | 17/11/2017

CHINA - China Huishan Dairy Holdings Co. Ltd. has asked its lawyers to begin provisional liquidation of the heavily indebted company, according to a disclosure filed to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange late Thursday.

Milk Gets a New Voice: DBMMC Now Edge

20:25 | 14/11/2017

US - Milk is getting a new voice in America’s Heartland. Edge, a dairy farmer cooperative, is taking a fresh approach to representing its members.

Iranian Firms Visit Bulgaria to Explore Opportunities for Investment in Dairy Sector

20:20 | 14/11/2017

BULGARIA - Representatives of 15 Iranian dairy companies are exploring opportunities for partnership and investment in Bulgaria, the Economy Ministry said on 13 November.

Westland Milk Claims to be Poster-child for Green Dairy

22:01 | 09/11/2017

NEW ZEALAND - Westland Milk Products says it's a better poster child for New Zealand's clean, green image than some of its rivals and having returned to profit it is now focused on ensuring its returns to farmers stay competitive as it grows.

Arla Sells Share in Vigor

16:28 | 06/11/2017

BRAZIL - Following a change in ownership of Brazilian dairy company Vigor S.A., Arla Foods has decided to divest its eight per cent share in the company with immediate effect.