You know that we recently introduced the first regular dairy podcast but did you know that podcasting is being used to bring dairy farm information to farmers in countries like Peru?
World Dairy Disappointment
The Global Dairy Alliance is calling the suspension of the Doha Round negotiations “a major blow.” According to a GDA release, President Osvaldo Cappellini of Latin America says it is especially disappointing that commitments already agreed in the Round now have to be placed on hold. For dairy exporters the elimination of export subsidies by 2013, which had been agreed, … Read More
CWT Export Assistance Bids
Here’s the latest announcements from Cooperatives Working Together:
Missiles Destroy Dairy Plant in Lebanon
The violence in the middle east has had an effect on the dairy business. According to a story on Mirror.co.uk, the Libanlait milk farm and processing plant, near Hosh el Sneid, in the Bekaa Valley was destroyed by missile fire. The manager sounds like a hero though.
Dairy Group Cooperation Down Under
Getting more bang for their buck only makes sense to these Australia and New Zealand groups. Makes sense to me too.
CWT Export Assistance Bids
Here’s the latest announcements from Cooperatives Working Together:
Confident Aussie Dairy Farmers
It looks like dairy farmers in Australia are feeling pretty good. A new report by Dairy Australia called “Dairy 2006: Situation & Outlook” shows dairy farmers are more positive with more than half planning to increase production over the next three years.
CWT Export Assistance Bids
Here’s the latest announcements from Cooperatives Working Together:
US Grains Council Opens Chinese Dairy Training Center
Less than two hours drive from Beijing, US farmers are building demand for corn and soybeans by encouraging development of the Chinese dairy industry. Much as they have done with the poultry industries of countries like Morrocco and others, the US Grains Council is working to build demand for feed grains by training livestock producers in potentially lucrative overseas markets.
CWT Export Assistance Bids
I know I’ve been away for a couple weeks and posting hasn’t been normal but that’s all changed. Look for some exciting new information coming out on Wednesday! Here’s last week’s announcements from Cooperatives Working Together: