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US cow productivity sluggish
21 June 2017
United States milk production was 1.8% higher in May than a year earlier, one of the lowest growth rates of the year.
Slow recovery as challenges persist
20 June 2017
A timely autumn break with favourable weather has pushed Australian milk production to close the gap on levels a year earlier but the recovery will continue to be slow.
Beef export giant faces fallout
12 June 2017
India could be about to rattle the global beef supply chain with great force if a proposed ban on sales of cattle and buffalo for slaughter becomes reality.
Impending cattle supply directs Oz exports
8 June 2017
Australian beef exports in May benefited from an increase in cattle slaughter but it might be late August before any real momentum is gained.
US making more cheese than ever
7 June 2017
United States dairy manufacturers are still opting to turn growing milk supplies into cheese even as domestic use is weak and inventories are at record highs.
US dairy exports build momentum
6 June 2017
United States dairy exports were higher in April as the exporting giant increased its footprint on the global market.
Murray Goulburn milk price falls short
6 June 2017
Australia’s largest dairy processor has fronted up with a forecast milk price for next season below the expectations of its suppliers.
Milk products off after site closures
6 June 2017
Embattled Australian dairy processor Murray Goulburn will cease the production of some products as a result of its earlier decision to close three sites.
Aus milk supply data revised
2 June 2017
There was little difference to the milk supply situation in Australia during April, but a revision to historical data collected by Dairy Australia meant there was slightly more milk in the system than previously reported.
US beef inventories trimmed
1 June 2017
Frozen beef stocks in the United States reduced in April as did domestic production volumes, making for even tighter supplies but it was likely domestic cattle availability would improve going into summer.
