Demand of dairy products from A2 milk New Zealand weakens : Synlait

Dairy processor Synlait Milk’s first-half profit dropped 76 per cent after Covid-19 weakened demand for the high-margin infant formula it makes for its largest customer, The a2 Milk Company. Profit slumped to $6.4 million in the six months ended January 31, from $26.2m last year. Sales rose 19 per cent to $664.2m. The Canterbury-based dairy…

Confidence among British farmers remains low due to pandemic shocks

Both short and mid-term confidence among British farmers has remained negative for the third year running, the NFU’s ( National Farmer’s Union) latest Confidence Survey reveals. Confidence is critical for all businesses as it influences production, investment and growth intentions, and so has a wider impact on farming’s economic contribution as well as food production….

Confidence among British farmers remains low due to pandemic shocks

Both short and mid-term confidence among British farmers has remained negative for the third year running, the NFU’s ( National Farmer’s Union) latest Confidence Survey reveals. Confidence is critical for all businesses as it influences production, investment and growth intentions, and so has a wider impact on farming’s economic contribution as well as food production….

Demand of dairy products from A2 milk New Zealand weakens : Synlait

Dairy processor Synlait Milk’s first-half profit dropped 76 per cent after Covid-19 weakened demand for the high-margin infant formula it makes for its largest customer, The a2 Milk Company. Profit slumped to $6.4 million in the six months ended January 31, from $26.2m last year. Sales rose 19 per cent to $664.2m. The Canterbury-based dairy…

Dairy Demand will be in the driver’s seat in 2021: Rabo Bank

After a whole year of pandemic and lockdowns across the globe, the view of the future is clearer and more hopeful than it has been for months for the world dairy markets. By mid-year, there should be a palpable return to familiar consumer patterns. It won’t be immediate, and certainly not smooth, but on balance,…

Dairy Demand will be in the driver’s seat in 2021: Rabo Bank

After a whole year of pandemic and lockdowns across the globe, the view of the future is clearer and more hopeful than it has been for months for the world dairy markets. By mid-year, there should be a palpable return to familiar consumer patterns. It won’t be immediate, and certainly not smooth, but on balance,…

Whey protein: The building block of our immunity system

The unprecedented crisis of COVID-19 ushered in a new era of health-related vigilance. We’re taking our temperatures and keeping an eye on community statistics. We’re washing our hands more frequently and keeping a safe distance from others. Taking proactive steps to steer clear of contagions has never been more crucial. Whether it’s wearing a mask…

Whey protein: The building block of our immunity system

The unprecedented crisis of COVID-19 ushered in a new era of health-related vigilance. We’re taking our temperatures and keeping an eye on community statistics. We’re washing our hands more frequently and keeping a safe distance from others. Taking proactive steps to steer clear of contagions has never been more crucial. Whether it’s wearing a mask…

Global dairy prices moderate after a huge spike of 15% in last fortnight

Global dairy prices moderated at auction on Tuesday night, after a huge lift at the start of March. The Global Dairy Trade price index was down 3.8 per cent, wiping out only a small portion of the 15pc rise at the March 2 auction. The auction results point to increasing volatility in world prices –…

Global dairy prices moderate after a huge spike of 15% in last fortnight

Global dairy prices moderated at auction on Tuesday night, after a huge lift at the start of March. The Global Dairy Trade price index was down 3.8 per cent, wiping out only a small portion of the 15pc rise at the March 2 auction. The auction results point to increasing volatility in world prices –…