Fear Supply Controls Could Raise Dairy Product Prices

22:59 | 20/10/2011

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US - The Consumer Federation of America, representing more than 300 non-profit consumer organizations, sent a letter on Monday to congressional agriculture leaders and members of the Joint Committee on Deficit Reduction, urging them to avoid any options that would increase milk costs for consumers.

Five member States Exceed 2010/11 Milk Quota

21:14 | 19/10/2011

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EU - Five Member States - Denmark, the Netherlands, Austria, Cyprus and Luxembourg - exceeded their dairy quotas in 2010/2011, resulting in a super levy of about €55.57 million.

Five member States Exceed 2010/11 Milk Quota

21:14 | 19/10/2011

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EU - Five Member States - Denmark, the Netherlands, Austria, Cyprus and Luxembourg - exceeded their dairy quotas in 2010/2011, resulting in a super levy of about €55.57 million.

Positive Developments For Global Dairy Industry

23:48 | 17/10/2011

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GENERAL - The World Dairy Situation Report 2011, IDF’s flagship publication, will be presented during the Dairy Policies and Economics conference at the IDF World Dairy Summit in Parma, Italy, on Monday 17 October.

Early Life Management and Long-Term Productivity of Dairy Calves

21:30 | 15/10/2011

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The topic of calves and calf management traditionally involves discussions about dry cow management, colostrum, scours, rumen development and weaning, say M. E. Van Amburgh1, E. Raffrenato, F. Soberon and R. W. Everett, Department of Animal Science Cornell University. This presentation was made at the University of Florida Dairy Extension 20th Symposium.

FTA's: Dairy To Benefit With Greater Market Access

21:04 | 14/10/2011

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US - The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the US Dairy Export Council (USDEC) applaud the passage Wednesday by the House and Senate of three free trade agreements (FTAs) with South Korea, Panama and Colombia.

Market Report Forecasts Milk Production Growth

19:45 | 12/10/2011

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UK - Wheat and barley output has been revised downwards, while some growth is forecast for poultry meat and milk production, pork is flat, according to a new market report.

Shaping The Dairy Cow Of The Future

18:23 | 10/10/2011

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NEW ZEALAND - Dairy farmers get a chance to shape the cow of the future at a national road show over the next month.

Effect Of Heating On Feed Value Of Hay

08:42 | 10/10/2011

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Hay fires have been a major problem in south-east Australia in recent years. Hundreds of hay shed fires have been recorded in NSW, Victoria and South Australia due to spontaneous combustion. It is also likely that a significant amount of hay has been damaged by heating even though it did not ignite. Australian researchers look at what effect heating may have had on the feed value of hay.

EU Ignores Threat To Milk Producers’ Livelihood

16:20 | 07/10/2011

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EU - In negotiations on the dairy market reform, the EU Council obstinately opposes major progress such as a monitoring agency and binding contracts for dairies throughout the EU, states the European Milk Board (EMB).