Tag: Dairy Production
Dairy farm demand boosts prices
Economists say a heightened demand for dairy farms in south-west Victoria is pushing up prices.[MORE]
Dairy WA to undergo voluntary liquidation
Western Australia's biggest dairy farmer group is about to be dissolved.[MORE]
Murray Goulburn announces record profit
Dairy co-operative Murray Goulburn has announced a record profit.[MORE]
No more need for interstate milk imports: dairy chief
A Western Australian milk processor says the industry will no longer need to import milk from other states to boost local supplies.[MORE]
Dairy Farmers takeover set to boost shareholder capital
The takeover of the Dairy Farmers Co-operative is expected to deliver much needed capital to Riverina shareholders.[MORE]
Dairy producers warned to check loan agreements
Dairy producers in Western Australia are being advised to be aware of banks forcing owners to mortgage more property than they need to secure loans.[MORE]
Qld dairy farmers back takeover support
The vote by Dairy Farmers' shareholders to approve a takeover by National Foods has been welcomed in regional Queensland.[MORE]
Deadline looms dairy takeover say
Today is the last chance for dairy farmers to have their say on a proposed takeover bid by National Foods.[MORE]
Dairy chief remains confident about China trade
The chairman of Bega Cheese says he is confident his company's Victorian subsidiary can continue to work with Chinese authorities, despite it being named as the supplier of suspect product.[MORE]
Dairy companies defend tainted milk claims
China says milk powder produced in Australia failed to meet standards.[MORE]
Hope for producers to get continued high milk price
A dairy consultant says the high prices producers are receiving for their milk will need to continue for some time to be of any benefit to the industry.[MORE]
Bega Cheese boosts profits
Despite the economic downturn, one of south-east New South Wales' largest companies is reporting record financial profits.[MORE]
Farmers welcome falling dollar
Australian agricultural exporters have welcomed the falling Australian dollar because it should make exports more affordable. [MORE]
Shareholders hear more about dairy takeover bid
Local dairy farmers have heard more information about the proposed acquisition of Dairy Farmers by National Foods.[MORE]
Farmers meet to discuss Dairy Farmers takeover
New South Wales dairy farmers from the Illawarra and south coast are meeting in Bomaderry today to discuss a proposed takeover of the company which trades as Dairy Farmers.[MORE]
Sheep cross-bred to suit Australian climate
A farmer has cross-bred two sheep to come up with a ewe perfect for milking in the Australian climate.[MORE]
Dairy co-op confident milk prices to keep rising
Dairy co-operative Murray Goulburn is reassuring farmers their milk prices will continue to rise this year.[MORE]
Drought sparks fears for dairy towns
Gippsland dairy farmers are warning townships reliant on the industry, such as Yarram, could collapse, as conditions continue to worsen.[MORE]
Global financial woes tipped to impact dairy industry
Dairy Australia is predicting the global financial crisis will hit the local dairy industry, because of a drop in demand.[MORE]
Dairy farm clean-up boosting waterways
A scheme to clean up dairy farms in the New South Wales north coast region is improving the health of local waterways.[MORE]
Cheese factory upgrade
Global dairy giant Fonterra has revealed plans for a $10 million upgrade of its cheese factory at Wynyard in the state's north-west.[MORE]
Hopes falling Aust dollar to boost milk industry
The head of a south-east New South Wales dairy company says the falling Australian dollar will insulate the milk industry against the world financial shake-up.[MORE]
Dairy co-op backs shire's land control plans
Giant dairy co-operative Murray Goulburn has welcomed moves by the South Gippsland Shire to put tighter controls on the development of farming land.[MORE]
China arrests 6 more over melamine scandal
Chinese police have detained six people suspected of producing and selling melamine, the chemical at the centre of the country's scandal over tainted dairy products, the official Xinhua news agency said.[MORE]
China milk scandal sees demand grow for Vic product
The Murray Goulburn Dairy Cooperative says there has been a big increase in demand for Australian milk powder, after a contamination crisis in China.[MORE]
