International Dairy

Fonterra still fifth biggest dairy multinational

Published June 27, 2006 | By Leon the Milkman

The top international dairy firms â€“ including New Zealand’s Fonterra Cooperative Group Ltd â€“ have become even larger due to continued acquisitions, according to a new industry report.

Read the rest at the following link:

http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,3713248a3600,00.html

Kind regards,

Leon the Milkman

Dairy farmers, churches partner to fight hunger

Published June 25, 2006 | By Leon the Milkman

Hi, Milk Fans

Five dairy farms in Cayuga County (Aurora Ridge Dairy, Willet Dairy, Sunnyside Farm, Scipio Springs Dairy and Oakwood Farms) and three Ithaca area churches created a local partnership, dubbed â€œAdopt a Cow,â€ to raise funds to rebuild cattle herds in Mozambique.

Read the rest by clicking the following link:

http://www.theithacajournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060624/NEWS01/606240318/1002/NEWS01

Kind regards,

Leon the Milkman

Dairy cooperatives face July 1 deadline on CWT

Published June 20, 2006 | By Leon the Milkman

“Dairy cooperatives have until July 1 to decide if they will pay a dime assessment to belong to Cooperatives Working Together.

CWT, a voluntary self-help program started by the dairy industry in July 2003, offers herd retirement and export assistance programs in an effort to control theÂ US milk supply and keep farm milk prices stable. ”

Check for yourself if you think this is viable elsewhere in the world, by clicking on the following link:

http://webstar.postbulletin.com/agrinews/70870209267506.bsp

Â Kind regards,

Leon the Milkman

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Celebrate Dairy Month in June

Published June 19, 2006 | By Leon the Milkman

Hi, Dairy Fans

If you live in the northern hemisphere, June is dairy month – here in the south we stick to October for our dairy month.

If you want to read how they do it up north, click on the following link:

http://www.theadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060618/LIFESTYLE/606180303/1024

Kind regards,

Leon the Milkman

UK Holstein prices

Published June 15, 2006 | By Leon the Milkman

Hi, Dairy Farmers

Check out these recent cow prices:

http://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2006/06/14/95240/Holstein+herd+rides+the+dairy+boom.html

Kind regards,

Leon the Milkman

Angola has huge dairy potential

Published June 7, 2006 | By Leon the Milkman

Angola has a livestock potential favouring the development of dairy projects throughout the country, said Monday in Luanda veterinary physician, Kussonga JordÃ£o.

Read more by clicking the following link:

http://allafrica.com/stories/200606060176.html

Kind regards,

Leon the Milkman

Buffalo milk for China

Published April 23, 2006 | By Leon the Milkman

Hi, Guys

It seems that as much as Japan do not want to drink their milk, China does.

They want cheese and they have their eyes set on Buffalo milk to be the supply – read more:

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2006-04/22/content_4459931.htm

Also check this link out if you want more on China: A world of possibilities for agri-business in China. : An article from: State News

Kind regards,

Leon the Milkman

NOT Big in Japan?

Published April 18, 2006 | By Leon the Milkman

Hi, Milkfans

If you love milk, your jaw will hit the floor when you read about this situation in Japan.

Click the link below:

http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/business/20060418TDY03005.htm

Bye for now,

Leon the Milkman

P.S. This following link goes more indepth for professionals: Japan Milk Report 2002

Namibia Dairy Visit

Published April 11, 2006 | By Leon the Milkman

Hi, Milkfans

Had a visit from my good friend, Pieter Engelbrecht, yesterday.

He is Quality Control Manager at Namibia Dairies these days, but still as down to earth as always. Missing you here in South Africa, Pieter. We need more people like you in this world!

Leon