- NZ processor expects two more seasons of low prices31 March 2016
NZ dairy processor Westland Milk Products has told shareholders it expects at least two more seasons of low milk payouts in NZ. - UK dairy trade deficit reduces30 March 2016
The UK reduced its dairy trade deficit by 29k tonnes in 2015, although it is still a net importer of dairy products. - Another milk price cut announced for the flush30 March 2016
Following the announcement from Arla, Müller UK & Ireland have also announced a milk price cut. - UK production parallel to 201530 March 2016
UK daily milk production is still running parallel to 2015 although is now tracking 1% lower, circa 430k litres/day. - Top line-up of global experts at TotalDairy Seminar 201629 March 2016
This year’s TotalDairy Seminar will provide UK farmers with a unique opportunity to hear from leading dairy experts from across the globe in a range of presentations and dedicated farmer workshops. - Organisations working together to help hard pressed dairy farmers24 March 2016
A cross-industry forum earlier in March (Tuesday 15 March 2016) to look at ways of supporting dairy farmers in the challenging months ahead have agreed to work together for the future of the industry. The ‘Allied Industries Forum’, dubbed #Decisions4Dairy, was organised by the NFU, AHDB Dairy and NFU Scotland and included representatives of banks, feed companies, consultants, vets, accountants, other farming unions and the farming charities. - Fonterra plans early dividend payment to support farmers24 March 2016
NZ dairy co-operative Fonterra intends to pay its farmer members’ final dividend earlier to help support their cash-flows during the tightest months of the season. - Arla farmgate prices feeling pressure23 March 2016
Arla’s farmgate milk price is feeling the effect of the ongoing imbalance between supply and demand. - EU analysts forecast further dairy expansion 23 March 2016
In its latest short-term outlook, the EU Commission forecast higher milk production again in 2016. The expectation is for an increase of around 2.4bn litres (1.6%), although growth will be uneven across member states. - Arla moves to tap US market23 March 2016
Arla plans to enter the US Cheddar market through a new joint venture with US farmer-owned dairy co-operative, Dairy Farmers of America (DFA).
