Angry Dairy Farmers Protesting Low Milk Prices
16:48 | 21/07/2012
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(DAIRY VIETNAM) UK - Dairy farmers have accused large diary middlemen Asda and Morrisons of “bloody-mindedness” by entering into a milk price war at a time when low prices could force thousands of farmers out of business.
Drought Creates Feed Shortages
17:48 | 16/07/2012
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US - Indiana dairy producers feel the pain of their corn- and soybean-farming brethren. The weekslong drought literally is drying up feed supplies in the field and leaving producers with some tough decisions, say two Purdue Extension dairy specialists.
Experts warn AEC could damage Thai dairy industry
19:25 | 14/07/2012
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Thai milk companies face high risk of losing competitiveness to China and Vietnam after the full implementation of the Asean Economic Community because of lower efficiency and higher cost of production.
EU Milk Production to Increase
20:09 | 13/07/2012
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EU - EU milk production is expected to increase by 1.5 per cent to about 154 million tonnes in 2012 and by further 0.7 per cent in 2013, according to the Short Term Outlook for arable crop, meat and dairy markets published by the European Commission.
Global Milk Crisis: a Downward Trend in Milk Prices
20:56 | 10/07/2012
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ANALYSIS - Global milk prices are falling, leaving many producers in desperate situations as costs of production in many countries continues to increase. Charlotte Johnston, TheCattleSite editor gives a brief summary of the situation.
NFU Condemns Milk Price Cuts, Calls for Action
16:57 | 04/07/2012
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UK - The National Farmers Union has strongly condemned the latest round of milk price cuts after three major dairy processors, who supply fresh liquid milk into the UK market place, issued notices for reductions 3 July.
Reduced Pressure on U.S. Dairies Likely As 2012 Progresses, Stronger Recovery Expected in Early 2013
08:02 | 04/07/2012
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June rally brings temporary end to 14-month decline in dairy commodity prices, but demand is likely to remain lackluster.
Downward Spiral of Milk Prices is Unacceptable
17:10 | 03/07/2012
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(DAIRY VIETNAM) UK - The Tenant Farmers Association has said that the continuing downward pressure on farm gate milk prices paid by dairy processors is leaving dairy farmers in an unacceptable position.
CME: Livestock and Poultry Reports to be Released
23:57 | 28/06/2012
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US - Friday is another big report day for USDA with three reports that are of particular interest to livestock and poultry markets being released, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Early Calf Weaning May Prove Beneficial This Year
18:25 | 22/06/2012
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US - Dry conditions through large swaths of the Plains states are forcing management decisions on cattle and other agricultural operations. Among them may be the decision to wean calves earlier than usual.
