Saturday, December 2, 2023

Dairy


Worker in milking shed with cows

ANZ dairy analysts foresee rising milk prices

Hugh StringlemanDec 1, 2023
Weak New Zealand dollar is helping the outlook.

NZ dairying helps rebuild war-torn Sri Lanka

Annette ScottNov 30, 2023
Farming and enterprise project changing the lives of thousands of war victims.

Hort, dairy ‘need new finance models’ 

Gerhard UysNov 29, 2023
As barriers to entry grow along with land value, a rethink about ownership and risk is needed.

Cow-calf contact could be dairy’s ethical future

Gerhard UysNov 29, 2023
North Waikato farm helps convince UK Nuffield Scholar and dairy farmers to leave calves with mums.


Synlait bumps up season forecast

Synlait bumps up season forecast

Farmers WeeklyNov 28, 2023
Revised forecast milk price aims to provide reassurance to farmer suppliers.
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Bad semen: LIC offers credits, goodwill package to farmers

Farmers WeeklyNov 26, 2023
The response came after LIC discovered issues during quality control testing with its Premier Sires straws.
Glass of milk

WHO and Europe’s formula industry at odds on cow’s milk

Gerhard UysNov 24, 2023
Industry body – and Fonterra in NZ – challenge new guidelines on infant feeding.
Dairy graduate programme celebrates success

Dairy graduate programme celebrates success

Annette ScottNov 24, 2023
The graduates are mentored through comprehensive modules led by respected rural professionals and exceptional local farmers. 
Rising sea levels could flush out dairy farms

Rising sea levels could flush out dairy farms

Richard RennieNov 24, 2023
Researchers model the fate of herd, land and infrastructure as waters rise.
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Feds call for better response to semen failure

Federated FarmersNov 24, 2023
While LIC spotted the problem and informed farmers, Feds says a refund is not good enough.
Farmers count knock-on costs of faulty semen

Farmers count knock-on costs of faulty semen

Gerald PiddockNov 23, 2023
LIC should front up more than just a refund of the AI outlay, farmers say.
‘El Niño drought’ fades as dairy price driver

‘El Niño drought’ fades as dairy price driver

Hugh StringlemanNov 22, 2023
Delayed El Niño drought prospects blamed for pullback in GDT prices after surge.
SIDE returns to Lincoln for milestone event

SIDE returns to Lincoln for milestone event

Farmers WeeklyNov 21, 2023
Excelling through Change is theme of 25th anniversary conference.
Signs China demand for dairy is picking up

Signs China demand for dairy is picking up

Gerald PiddockNov 20, 2023
Recent economic data has been more positive than expected so this may translate into higher demand over time.
Pāmu to quit bovine milk powder line

Pāmu to quit bovine milk powder line

Neal WallaceNov 15, 2023
State-Owned Enterprises minister directs board to stick to core business.
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FSF unitholders mollified by profitable performance

Hugh StringlemanNov 13, 2023
Unitholders congratulate Fonterra senior management on the 2023 results.
Fonterra’s ‘ambitious’ on-farm targets met with cautious support

Fonterra’s ‘ambitious’ on-farm targets met with cautious support

Annette ScottNov 10, 2023
But perhaps re-think ‘Scope 3’ as a name for 2030 goals, says farmer.
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Fonterra reveals on-farm climate targets

Gerald PiddockNov 9, 2023
Co-op hopes to cut ‘emissions intensity’ by 30% less than 2018 levels within the next six years.
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GDT upswing takes a pause

Hugh StringlemanNov 8, 2023
Prices stutter, but not enough to cause a rethink on farmgate forecasts.
Fonterra farmers offered cheaper, greener chilling system

Fonterra farmers offered cheaper, greener chilling system

Farmers WeeklyNov 7, 2023
Co-op members can lease technology that slashes GHG emissions.
OFI factory up and running in Tokoroa

OFI factory up and running in Tokoroa

Gerald PiddockNov 2, 2023
LPG stopgap after covid delays plans for biomass boiler.
Fancy investing in the milk of feral camels?

Fancy investing in the milk of feral camels?

Farmers WeeklyNov 1, 2023
Australian commercial camel milk producer prepares to list on ASX.
Synlait pins hopes on a busier Pōkeno

Synlait pins hopes on a busier Pōkeno

Hugh StringlemanNov 1, 2023
Increasing use of the facility is a priority, company tells investors.
Has dairy turned a corner?

Has dairy turned a corner?

Gerald PiddockOct 24, 2023
Westpac says the dairy market might have seen the worst of this low price cycle.
Simon Robertson quits as Synlait chair

Simon Robertson quits as Synlait chair

Farmers WeeklyOct 24, 2023
Resignation comes after dismal results and amid a2 Milk Co spat.
Value for farmers is focus of new DairyNZ CEO

Value for farmers is focus of new DairyNZ CEO

Bryan GibsonOct 24, 2023
Campbell Parker talks about the priorities for the levy body as he takes the reins.
Jules Benton sits on a staircase.

Dairy Women’s Network heads for quarter-century milestone

Gerald PiddockOct 19, 2023
In December it will mark 25 years of building connections in the dairy sector.
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Banks revise forecasts as GDT improves

Gerald PiddockOct 19, 2023
Fourth lift in a row at global dairy auction, with all product categories making gains.
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Smooth sailing as GDT rises yet again

Farmers WeeklyOct 18, 2023
Fourth consecutive hike thanks to gains almost across the board.
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Synlait, a2 Milk in mediation over cancelled deal

Farmers WeeklyOct 17, 2023
Good faith negotiations fail to resolve dispute over manufacturing agreement.
NZ dairy investor’s promising journey into India

NZ dairy investor’s promising journey into India

Richard RennieOct 17, 2023
Earl Rattray has hands-on experience in India’s dairy sector, where, he says, expectations are lifting and the narrative is changing.
Grumbles about term limits as Van der Poel re-elected 

Grumbles about term limits as Van der Poel re-elected 

Gerald PiddockOct 11, 2023
Chair returned to DairyNZ board in election ignored by more than 80% of levy-paying dairy farmers.
Dairy farm values firm despite fewer sales

Dairy farm values firm despite fewer sales

Farmers WeeklyOct 10, 2023
Compliant farms achieving higher sale prices.
fonterra milk tanker

Fonterra tweaks milk forecast

Farmers WeeklyOct 9, 2023
Co-op predicts supply will sit ‘slightly below’ last season.
Tatua rockets to record earnings and payout

Tatua rockets to record earnings and payout

Hugh StringlemanOct 6, 2023
Dairy co-op has steadily increased its payout since the dairy downturn of 2015-16.
Wide range of candidates seeking election to DairyNZ board

Wide range of candidates seeking election to DairyNZ board

Gerald PiddockOct 4, 2023
Candidates try to convince New Zealand’s 11,300 dairy farmers to vote for them.
A dairy farm even a vegan could love

A dairy farm even a vegan could love

Tony BennyOct 2, 2023
From the essential oils in the wildflowers to the shape of the land, every aspect of farming on a Canterbury farmlet is being scrutinised and analysed in the service of finding a better way.
Worker in milking shed with cows

Dairy Industry Awards entries set to open

Farmers WeeklySep 28, 2023
Hundreds of thousands of dollars in prizes and a great learning platform.
Consumer products, Australia drag at Fonterra’s heels

Consumer products, Australia drag at Fonterra’s heels

Hugh StringlemanSep 27, 2023
Not every division shone in co-op’s stellar annual results.
More time for potential Happy Valley deal

More time for potential Happy Valley deal

BusinessDeskSep 25, 2023
Creditors give permission for deed of company arrangement.
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