Dairy
Is a World Scale Dairy Industry possible in Western Australia?
Western Dairy 2021 Investment Breakfast Recently I presented to the Western Dairy business breakfast in Busselton. This is an annual event, and I was asked to present on behalf of the Western Australian section of the Dairy Industry Association of Australia. (DIAA) www.diaa.asn.au I have been a member of this association and starting in…
Read MoreHow Milk is used in Australia plus fat and protein balances
As we enter uncharted waters of economic disruption, which will change trade flows and what was considered normal, I look at the area I know best, the National dairy industry. In Australia, we have run the last 20 years under a free trade policy, with no tariff barriers, reduced national supports for training, reduced international…
Read MoreWelcome to Cheese Market News
Welcome to Cheese Market News — Read on www.cheesemarketnews.com/markets/dailymarkets.html Something unusual is happening in The USA cheese market that is. The price Of 40 lb (18 kg) blocks is rising rapidly. This report shows the price being US $2.0525 per pound. (USD 4.50 per kg) That translates to Australian Dollars – $6.58 per kg !!…
Read MoreIF THE AUSTRALIAN DAIRY INDUSTRY WAS A SPORTING TEAM – THE COACH WOULD BE SACKED
I would like to thank Tyne Logan Of ABC Regional WA for putting together this story. https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2019-04-22/australia-to-become-dairy-import-reliant/11025026 I have been concerned for some time that most industry commentators on the dairy industry are talking about the Symptoms – not the causes – of the decline in the dairy industry. Uncovering the causes is difficult and…
Read MoreDairy Connect (NSW) calls for a federal dairy commissioner.
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6523193400169242624 This is a great idea in my opinion. It must have a truely national approach and represent all dairy consumers, and all dairy farmers – regardless of their location and the legacy issues that formed completely different industries in each state across Australia. Australia has the agricultural resources to be self sufficient and be…
Read MoreThe wheat and chaff of synthetic food, by Professor Keith Woodford
The wheat and chaff of synthetic food is an interesting article by Professor Keith Woodford from Lincoln University in NZ. Work is being carried out by a number of research organisations looking at ways to mimic animal products using cheaper vegetable bases. However Professor Woodford believes that high quality animal products will be desired by…
Read MoreWise words from Professor David Hughes
Read Professor Hughes’ opinion on the future of supermarkets: “Alexa turns off the lights when the last shoppers abandon supermarket aisles 4 to 12”
Read MoreFood safety is important – follow the instructions
This is a very sad story. People poisoned by cheese sauce in a “Take Away” at a service station. Heated foods should not be reheated. Officials: Misuse of cheese, dispenser caused botulism outbreak
Read MoreThe senate inquiry into the dairy industry is finally out
The senate inquiry report into the dairy industry has been released. The recommendations seem to focus on the farming and processing levels and little mention is given to the distribution sector. New Zealand has managed to double the volume produced its industry since 2002 and Australia has shrunk its industry by approximately 25% Policy issues…
Read MoreButter shortages noticed world wide
The world price of butter has increased significantly. The shortages and increased prices have been noticed internationally. Is there an international trend against hydrogenated fats that normally are substituted when prices go up? This could change price setting protocols that have been in place for a long time. Per Capita consumption was about 3.5 times…
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