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After Chris' market report this week, highlighting a positive outlook for dairy prices, Will and Ben shift their focus from milk markets to the intricacies of feed markets, featuring insights from Chris Pickles, Procurement Manager at KW Feeds and Kite Technical Consultant Maimie French. Maimie provides an overview of the spring season, noting the quality of first cuts and the impact of weather on forage yields across the UK and touches on the challenges of heat stress. Chris discusses feed commodity markets, with ongoing considerations around protein sources for dairy rations, particularly the comparison between soya and rape meal, with an interesting and welcomed update on EU deforestation regulations. They also contemplate the potential outlook for harvest 2025 amidst current dry conditions and market uncertainties.Please note: The information provided during this podcast has been prepared for general informational purposes only and does not constitute advice. The information must not be relied upon for any purpose and no representation or warranty is given as to its accuracy, completeness or otherwise. Any reference to other organisations, businesses or products during the podcast are not endorsements or recommendations of Dairy Consulting Ltd or its affiliated companies. The views of the presenter are personal and may not be the views of Dairy Consulting Ltd. The contents of this podcast are the copyright of Dairy Consulting Ltd.
We are now entering milk pricing season in the Australian dairy industry, which means there will be plenty of headline news as we head into milk processors announcing prices on the 1st June as required under the mandatory Dairy Code of Conduct.Joanne Bills, Director of the Global Insights team with Ever.Ag (Freshagenda) outlines their forecast around milk pricing with particular reference to the NSW industry and we also discuss some of the implications of the Trump Administration's tariff announcements on the Australian dairy industry. Milk Value Portal (MVP) Fresh Agenda Quarterly Insights Report (MVP)Farmgate Milk Value tool (MVP - calculator)This podcast is an initiative of the NSW DPI Dairy Business Advisory Unit – further information and resources are available here - Dairy | Department of Primary IndustriesIt is brought to you in partnership the Hunter Local Land ServicesPlease share this podcast with your fellow farmers and colleagues and feel free to contact us with suggestions or comments via this email address thebusinessofdairy@gmail.comFurther NSW DPI Dairy channels to follow and subscribe to include:NSW DPI Dairy Facebook pageNSW DPI Dairy Newsletter - Connect with us | Department of Primary Industries Transcript hereProduced by Video LiftThe information discussed in this podcast are for informative and educational purposes only and do not constitute advice.
This week I talk to Dave Kurzawski about the U.S. spot and futures markets and the impact that tariffs or threats of tariffs have had.
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Join us at Central Plains Dairy Expo for Happy Hour!If you are heading to Sioux Falls, stop by the Sheraton Hotel Atrium (party deck) on Wednesday, March 26 from 4-7 p.m. Enjoy a complimentary cocktail with some of the familiar faces and voices from Uplevel Dairy Podcast and chat with the sponsors that make this podcast possible including:AdisseoCompeerComplete Management ConsultingHighGround DairyMilc GroupNedapIn this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy is joined for the Monthly Market Update by Curtis Bosma from High Ground Dairy to chat about current trends and forecasts in the global dairy market for March. They discuss the decline in dairy farm profitability and the impact of varying regional conditions on milk production. The episode also covers key products affecting milk pricing such as cheese, butter, and milk powders, highlighting concerns over domestic and export demand, especially with potential tariffs. The conversation is rounded off with winter crop forecasts affecting the market outlook for 2025 and risk management strategies for producers.Catch the March Market Update Here: https://marketing.highgrounddairy.com/producer-market-update-march-2025This episode is brought to you by: HighGround Dairy provides global dairy market intelligence, insurance services, futures & options brokerage, and advisory programs to a diverse range of dairy market participants throughout the supply chain.Information shared in this podcast is for educational purposes and is not a solicitation to buy or sell commodities. Opinions expressed are current opinions as of March 17 at 3 p.m. CST and only represent the views of the speaker and not those of HighGround Trading, unless otherwise expressly noted.
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We help navigate the space of dairy market risk from understanding the basics to future implications. The first part cover dairy risk management options to important deadlines and the second part discusses what dairy market risk will look with changes in the Federal Milk Marketing Orders to the Farm Bill. Dairy Stream host, Joanna Guza, and guest, Dr. Chris Wolf, discuss the following topics: Why do we have dairy market risk tools Dairy market risk options Options for certain size dairies Recommendations for beginners in risk management Important dates and timeframes Federal Milk Marketing Orders impact on dairy market risk Potential for new risk management tools Resources Future of dairy market risk management This episode is brought to you by the Voice of Milk. About the guest Chris Wolf is the E.V. Baker Professor of Agricultural Economics and the Director of Land Grant Programs in the Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management at Cornell University. Wolf conducts research, extension and teaching focusing on dairy markets and policy, livestock disease economics, farm business management, risk management, and farm animal welfare. He has published widely in academic and industry outlets. Wolf's extension program stresses the effect of public policy on farm behavior and financial outcome, aiming to focus on issues of current and future importance to policy makers and industry decision makers. A native of Wisconsin, Wolf received his B.S. from the University of Wisconsin and his Ph.D. from the University of California-Davis. Episode recorded February 27, 2025 Compeer Financial is proud partner of Dairy Stream. Learn more about Dairy Stream sponsorship. This podcast is produced by the Voice of Milk, a collaboration of individual dairy organizations working to improve the future of dairy farm families. Become a sponsor, share an idea or feedback by emailing podcast@dairyforward.com.
The Dairy Streamlet is a condensed version of a long Dairy Stream episode and covers the high-level points of the conversation. If this topic interest you, then listen to the full episode on March 5. The focus is on dairy market risk with understanding the basics and what items impact it. Dairy Stream host Joanna Guza and guest Dr. Chris Wolf discuss why dairy market risk programs exist, options for dairy farmers, recommendation for beginners, changes to the Federal Milk Market Order, future farm bills and resources. This episode is brought to you by the Voice of Milk. About the guest Chris Wolf is the E.V. Baker Professor of Agricultural Economics and the Director of Land Grant Programs in the Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management at Cornell University. Wolf conducts research, extension and teaching focusing on dairy markets and policy, livestock disease economics, farm business management, risk management, and farm animal welfare. He has published widely in academic and industry outlets. Wolf's extension program stresses the effect of public policy on farm behavior and financial outcome, aiming to focus on issues of current and future importance to policy makers and industry decision makers. A native of Wisconsin, Wolf received his B.S. from the University of Wisconsin and his Ph.D. from the University of California-Davis. Episode recorded February 27, 2025 Compeer Financial is proud partner of Dairy Stream. Learn more about Dairy Stream sponsorship. This podcast is produced by the Voice of Milk, a collaboration of individual dairy organizations working to improve the future of dairy farm families. Become a sponsor, share an idea or feedback by emailing podcast@dairyforward.com.
In 2025, the Canadian dairy market faces unprecedented challenges and opportunities. This episode explores current trends, from fluctuating milk prices to evolving consumer expectations.With Julia Trottier, Analyst, Policy & Trade at Dairy Farmers of Canada, and Maxime Collette, Senior Analyst, Market Intelligence at DFC, we review the issues shaping the future of the dairy sector. Through in-depth and accessible analysis, we address the various aspects, trends and challenges ahead.Tune in to stay informed on the state of the Canadian dairy market in 2025 and beyond.
Will Evans, Becki Reay and Chris Walkland are joined this week by Betty Berning; Contributing Dairy Economist at Highground Dairy. After Chris' rather inert milk market update, they go on to discuss the economics of USA dairy production and what is driving low volumes we are currently seeing from the USA, including record low heifer inventory numbers and record high beef calf prices. They discuss further the significant investments seen in cheese production facilities and the effect of Trump tariffs on exports.Please note: The information provided during this podcast has been prepared for general informational purposes only and does not constitute advice. The information must not be relied upon for any purpose and no representation or warranty is given as to its accuracy, completeness or otherwise. Any reference to other organisations, businesses or products during the podcast are not endorsements or recommendations of Dairy Consulting Ltd or its affiliated companies. The views of the presenter are personal and may not be the views of Dairy Consulting Ltd. The contents of this podcast are the copyright of Dairy Consulting Ltd.
A quick chat with Dr. Ben Voelz, PhD, STgenetics® Technical Services and Sales Support Manager, to discuss the evolving U.S. dairy industry. We explore the shift from traditional barns to advanced technology, the unknown challenges like avian influenza and the importance of genetic and reproductive programs. Ben shares insights on the profitability decisions dairy producers need to make, including heifer inventory management and the benefits of gender-sorted semen. We also address the constant concern of feed costs and the value of biosecurity in maintaining a stable heifer population. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction00:29 Evolution of the U.S. Dairy Industry01:02 Current Challenges in the Dairy Industry02:00 What does an AI company provide02:40 Future Profitability Decisions for Dairy Producers03:59 STgenetics®' Role in Dairy Production05:17 Addressing Feed Costs and Biosecurity06:47 Conclusion and Future Outlook07:22 Closing Remarks
As we kick off 2025, what are the trends, surprises, highs and lows shaping dairy markets? How did consumer demand fluctuate last year? What opportunities are there for growth in the coming year?Listen to this week's episode of The Dairy Download to hear from our panel of dairy market experts: Eric Meyer, president of HighGround Dairy, Rebecca Wallick, senior director for dairy sourcing & policy with HP Hood, and Mary Ledman, global dairy strategist with Rabobank.If your company is interested in sponsoring a block of episodes of The Dairy Download, contact IDFA's Lindsay Gold at lgold@idfa.org.Like the show?Rate The Dairy Download on Apple Podcasts!
Glynn Tonsor, of Kansas State University joins Jill Wielke to talk about the Meat Demand Monitor project, funded in part by the Beef Checkoff and Pork Checkoff. This initiative is helping the industry better understand consumer preferences and trends when it comes to meat purchases. What do a high-performance car and a dairy cow have in common? It’s all about the details. Clem Nash, Technical Manager for Novus International joins Charitee Seebecker to explain how advancements in genetics and nutrition have propelled dairy production forward, but now it’s time to focus on the next frontier—improving how we manage and house these powerhouse animals to ensure their long-term success. Mike North, Principal of Risk Management with Ever.Ag, highlighted that low cheese prices in late 2023 set the stage for strong export activity through 2024, supporting the dairy market despite challenges like heat stress and bird flu. He noted that whey protein prices helped stabilize milk prices, even as cheese prices fluctuated. Looking ahead, North emphasized the importance of expanding cheese production capacity and closely watching international markets, particularly Mexico, to balance supply and demand in the coming year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
There is uncertainty as we head into 2025 and our guests, Mike North and Dr. Marin Bozic, share optimism and tools to help navigate the year ahead. Mike and Marin will be presenting on this topic at the Dairy Strong conference Jan. 15-16 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Dairy Stream host Joanna Guza, Mike and Marin discuss the following topics: What to expect from the new administration Momentum of the farm bill Federal Milk Marketing Orders Tariffs Avian influenza in dairy cattle Opportunities and challenges with increased cheese processing Milk prices What to watch for in the first 6 months Check out and attend the Dairy Strong conference Jan. 15-16 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. About the guests: Mike North has spent nearly 30 years working with both producers and processors or the end users of agricultural commodities to address and manage their exposure to commodity price risk. Mike is currently the president of the producer division at Ever.Ag. Marin Bozic has nearly 20 years of experience in the dairy industry. He serves as a dairy economist on the Edge Board of Directors. Attend Dairy Strong on Jan. 15-16 in Green Bay, Wisconsin to hear from inspiring speakers and experts on policy, sustainability and the future of dairy. This year's event kicks-off with the return of Tailgate on the Tundra at Lambeau, followed by a jammed pack day of breakout sessions, and networking opportunities and concludes with an evening celebrating award winners and DBA's 25th Anniversary! Learn more and register at dairystrong.org.
The Dairy Streamlet is a condensed version of a long Dairy Stream episode and covers the high-level points of the conversation. If this topic interest you, then listen to the full episode on Jan. 1. Dairy Stream host Joanna Guza connects with two 2025 Dairy Strong presenters, Mike North and Dr. Marin Bozic, to discuss their Dairy Strong presentation and outlook on the dairy markets in 2025. They cover what to expect from the new administration, farm bill, tariffs, avian influenza in dairy cattle, milk price and more. Check out and attend the Dairy Strong conference Jan. 15-16 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. About the guests: Mike North has spent nearly 30 years working with both producers and processors or the end users of agricultural commodities to address and manage their exposure to commodity price risk. Mike is currently the president of the producer division at Ever.Ag. Marin Bozic has nearly 20 years of experience in the dairy industry. He serves as a dairy economist on the Edge Board of Directors. Attend Dairy Strong on Jan. 15-16 in Green Bay, Wisconsin to hear from inspiring speakers and experts on policy, sustainability and the future of dairy. This year's event kicks-off with the return of Tailgate on the Tundra at Lambeau, followed by a jammed pack day of breakout sessions, and networking opportunities and concludes with an evening celebrating award winners and DBA's 25th Anniversary! Learn more and register at dairystrong.org.
Following a week long media storm triggered by Arla's press release relating to Bovaer, we couldn't not discuss on the podcast this week. And who better to join Ben & Will than Bas Padberg; Managing Director of ARLA Foods alongside John Allen, Becki Reay & Chris Walkland. They discuss the timeline of events including ARLA's response along with unpicking some of the detail around the product, ARLA's carbon reduction journey & their view on what role Bovear will continue to play in that. Chris warns of the risk to the wider dairy sector whilst Bas asks for the dairy industry to unite. Listeners can expect the usual milk market update & creative analogies from Chris Walkland.Please note: The information provided during this podcast has been prepared for general informational purposes only and does not constitute advice. The information must not be relied upon for any purpose and no representation or warranty is given as to its accuracy, completeness or otherwise. Any reference to other organisations, businesses or products during the podcast are not endorsements or recommendations of Dairy Consulting Ltd or its affiliated companies. The views of the presenter are personal and may not be the views of Dairy Consulting Ltd. The contents of this podcast are the copyright of Dairy Consulting Ltd.
On this special episode of Let's Chat Dairy, Eric Meyer and Alex Gambonini sit down to discuss the USDA's Final Decision on Amendments to the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) Pricing Formulas and their potential implications on dairy markets. Then, Alex is joined by Erin Taylor, Director of the Order Formulation and Enforcement Division at USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service, to answer some of our biggest questions including the voting process, the Final Rule, and the implementation time frame. Gain access to HighGround Dairy's report on the USDA's proposed changes to the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) pricing formulas here: highgrounddairy.com/fmmo Listen on our website: highgrounddairy.com/podcasts Follow us on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/highground-dairy Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/highgrounddairy Start your 30 Day Free Trial of HighGround Dairy's Market Intelligence here: highgrounddairy.com/free-trial Find our contact information, social media profiles, recent reports, and more here: linktr.ee/highgrounddairy
The Nigerian dairy market is dominated by fat-filled milk powder (FFMP), which is produced by blending skimmed milk powder with vegetable fat after removing some or all of the original milk fat. In supermarkets, the products are neatly arranged on shelves. They are also sold in large, open market spaces throughout the country. In the city suburbs, they are sold in makeshift grocery shops by the roadside and hawked by street vendors at dawn as condiments for tea, making them a staple for many homes. What is unknown to the vast section of Nigerian consumers is that in Europe, where most of these products are manufactured, they are not classified as milk. Same in Nigeria where the regulator said FFMP products “are not categorised as milk in the same way as whole milk powder or skimmed milk powder.” An investigation by PREMIUM TIMES showed that for years, West Africa has been a commercial hub for cheap milk substitutes from the EU. We found continuous export of FFMP from Ireland into the region, with Nigeria as one of its largest markets. [Credit: This podcast was produced using Gogle NotebookLM]
Lower supplies are leading to higher prices, and Cory Geiger, lead dairy economist at CoBank, says there are a lot of factors influencing the market right now. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Join us as Jo Bills, Director for Global Insights at EverAg, breaks down the differences in supply chain dynamics, pasture-based efficiencies, and export strategies between New Zealand and Australia. Learn how Australia's more productive cows compare to New Zealand's pasture-based herds. We also touch on greenhouse gas emissions and Fonterra's strategic manoeuvres, providing a comprehensive outlook on the unique challenges and strengths of each country's dairy sector. The discussion delves into the pressures of reducing carbon footprints amidst rising customer expectations and the potential compensations for sustainability efforts. The team also cover China's ambition for dairy self-sufficiency and the global ripple effects of their evolving market. Southeast Asia's growing importance as a key market for New Zealand is highlighted, alongside the competitive rise of the United States in the global dairy arena. Tune in for an in-depth exploration of the trends and challenges shaping the future of the global dairy industry.
This week, Darren discusses the sheep trade, Aidan examines the dairy market and Martin compares TAMS reference costs with actual fencing expenses. Aidan also speaks with Michael Murray from ESB Networks about temporary electricity supplies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Prices at the GlobalDairyTrade auction (GDT) were better than expected this week and milk production growth in China has slowed down, what is there to be bearish about?
After Chris' report, this week Will and Ben are joined by an impressive line-up with Dr Anna Watkins MBE, double Olympic medallist and two times World Champion in the women's double scull, Wendy Martinson OBE, Technical Lead and Performance Rehabilitation Nutritionist at the UK Sports Institute as well as Dr Judith Bryans, CEO at Dairy UK to discuss the import role dairy nutrition plays with athletes. Anna describes her journey into elite rowing and the role that dairy plays as part of her diet when training for events like the Olympics. Wendy introduces her role as a nutritionist to these elite athletes and why the composition of dairy products like milk, specifically play such an important role in their diet, including its ease of access wherever they are in the world and the importance of protein rich foods, especially for post workout recovery. Judith explains how Dairy UK are working with people like Anna & Wendy to educate teachers & other influential professionals about diary nutrition & running consumer campaigns via social media.Please note: The information provided during this podcast has been prepared for general informational purposes only and does not constitute advice. The information must not be relied upon for any purpose and no representation or warranty is given as to its accuracy, completeness or otherwise. Any reference to other organisations, businesses or products during the podcast are not endorsements or recommendations of Dairy Consulting Ltd or its affiliated companies. The views of the presenter are personal and may not be the views of Dairy Consulting Ltd. The contents of this podcast are the copyright of Dairy Consulting Ltd.
From increasing dairy capacity and rising exports to decreased milk production and variable consumer demand, the beginning of 2024 has presented the dairy industry with plenty of tailwinds and headwinds. What was the most surprising market trend from the past few months? What factors will drive the dairy market moving forward? Tune in to get insight from two expert panelists on where the dairy market stands today and what we can expect as we dive into the summer months! Sara Dorland managing partner at Ceres Dairy Risk Management, and Mike McCully, president and owner of McCully Consulting, talk to us about consumer demand, milk supply, pricing, dairy export markets, and what trends we might see throughout the rest of the year.If your company is interested in sponsoring a block of episodes of The Dairy Download, contact IDFA's Michael Goodin at mgoodin@idfa.org.Like the show?Rate The Dairy Download on Apple Podcasts!
Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative is involved and keeping a close on the dairy markets and Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMOs) provision process. Dairy Stream host Joanna Guza and guests discuss the impact of the avian influenza found in dairy cattle, the building of new dairy processing plants, FMMO reform potential impacts, items to watch in the next 12 months and how Edge is positioning policy to offer dairy farmers protection outside of FMMOs. Dairy Stream guests: Mike North, President of the Producer Division at Ever.Ag Dr. Marin Bozic, dairy economist on the Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative Board of Directors Tim Trotter, CEO of Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative Resources: Map of dairy processing plants Edge FMMO resource page FMMOs website This podcast is co-produced by the Dairy Business Association and Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, sister organizations that fight for effective dairy policy in Wisconsin and Washington, D.C. Become a sponsor, share an idea or feedback by emailing podcast@dairyforward.com. Episode was recorded on April 24, 2024
In this episode of The Startup Operator Roundup, Gunjan and Roshan break down the week's startup news and more!If you liked this episode, let us know by hitting the like button and share with your friends and family. Please also remember to subscribe to our channel and switch on the notifications to never miss an episode! Topics:00:00 Intro02:39 Opening comments - PM Modi & Bill gates conversation 07:20 Amul to sell milk in USA09:44 Indian fintechs hit with notices12:24 Zetwork bags order to setup 1,400 EV charging stations 14:37 Swiggy instamart unprofitable 17:51 Fund raises of the week 18:58 Talk of the town ------------------------------------- Click here to get regular WhatsApp updates:https://wa.me/message/ZUZQQGKCZTADL1 ------------------------------------- Connect with Us: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-operatorTwitter: https://twitter.com/OperatorStartup ------------------------------------- If you liked this episode, let us know by hitting the like button and share with your friends and family. Please also remember to subscribe to our channel and switch on the notifications to never miss an episode!
Coming off the back of the highs of 2022, the production year of 2023 has seen a sharp market correction in milk price. Plenty of farmers are budgeting forward and one question which is always asked is what's the market outlook for the current year? On this week's Dairy Edge, James Dunne is joined by Bord Bia Dairy Ingredients Sector Manager, Margaret Butler, to give some insights into the current market outlook. For more episodes from the Dairy Edge podcast go to the show page at: https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/dairy/the-dairy-edge-podcast/ The Dairy Edge is a co-production with LastCastMedia.com
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Following Chris Walklands milk market report, Will and Ben are joined by Ollie Blackburn; farm manager of Dillington Farms, part of the Dillington Estate in Somerset, and Kites Senior Sustainability Consultant Helen Dent. Helen gives an overview of current sustainable farming incentive schemes that are available now, and any changes over the next few years. They discuss how these have been incorporated into Ollies 300 cow unit and how environmental management has helped the farm both in terms of the natural environment and the overall business.
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Beef production is down again from last week and last year. Middle meats are moving up a bit, while the others are due for some lower pricing. Bellies closed at $98 and will most likely stay in this area. Avian Flu has new numbers this week, and they aren't good. Not a trend we want to see. Pricing on chicken is mostly holding steady. Grain harvest is still looking good with exports picking up in corn. Dairy is once again flipping on us. Product is available, but pricing should reduce to spur export demand. Have a great Thanksgiving holiday!Savalfoods.com | Find us on Social Media: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn
Ben Laine, Senior Dairy Analyst at Terrain, says the past two years have brought changes in production, exports, pricing, and other factors that have forced the dairy industry to adapt and innovate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Beef on dairy – farmers have been interested in it for a few years now, and it's only gaining momentum. Tom Earleywine, director of nutritional services with Purina Feed, says the industry is in a critical time now where it needs to provide the best animals in order to secure a market before the beef herd comes back. "It really has gone crazy in the last two or three years once people recognized that the beef cow calf herd was down because of recent droughts, and... beef supply goes down," Earleywine explains. "So what can we do to provide more beef and better beef?" He tells Mid-West Farm Report what Purina's research has discovered.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Francess McDonnell & Aisling O'Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture, which this week includes: · Buyers seeking Irish cattle for export to Algeria as Dutch parliament calls for end to calf imports· Lobby group warns EU dairy market is in crisis· Kerry Group suppliers move to form producer group· Tributes to cattle dealer who died after incident at Loughrea Mart· Calls for supports for tillage farmers unable to harvest crops· Alternatives to burning green waste on farm· Creating more climate-resilient food systems in IrelandRate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland's weekly review of Irish agriculture and visit Agriland.ie for more.
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This Week, Chris delivers his market update from the Netherlands and Ireland and joining him is ‘Farmer Tom', Tom Martin: Founder of Farmer Time and Lancashire Dairy Farmer: John Towers. Tom developed his idea of linking a farmer with a teacher, anywhere within the UK, to deliver short fortnightly sessions to school children of all ages, relating the academic curriculum to different aspects of farming and food production. As an active Farmer Time participant, John describes his sessions as the highlight of his Week and is passionate about interacting with the children, telling the story of farming, and seeing how his messages are dissected and applied to different topics being covered in school, whether it be Food Technology, Textiles or Animal Biology etc. Farmer Time allows farming to have a positive voice in the education of children (future consumers!) and connecting them with agriculture. The programme is currently being delivered to 2% of school children and Tom wants to take this to 10% but needs 3000 farmers to help him reach this target. Would you be willing to be part of this fantastic scheme? Take a listen and see what you think. For more info, visit www.farmertime.uk
This week on the podcast, hosts Will Evans and Ben Eagle are joined by Finley Hawkins; Southern Fertiliser Business Development Manager at Frontier Agriculture and Principal Consultant at Kite; Paul Macer to discuss the current fertiliser markets following the news that CF Fertilisers is permanently closing its ammonia production plant at Billingham. Fin shares his thoughts on the outlook for gas prices and the knock on effect on fertiliser pricing for next season before Paul goes on to describe the levels and quality of forage he is seeing on farm along with the resultant impact and outlook for milk flows. Chris Walkland once again sends a milk market update from his holidays.
The dairy market has gone sour literally overnight, leaving some farmers gumboot deep in debt. Prices crashed to their lowest levels in nearly five years at the Global Dairy Trade Auction. The average price fell 7.4 percent. It's the second consecutive fall and follows a 4.3 percent dip at the auction two weeks ago. Demand from China's gone soft and experts say prices are unlikely to rebound before the end of the year. Fonterra's already slashed its forecast milk price for the season; meaning some farmers are losing money. Add to that the prospect of another interest rate rise and it paints a potentially dreary farmscape. Federated Farmers Dairy Industry Group Chair Richard McIntyre spoke to Lisa Owen. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6333758017112
The chroniclers of fake holidays have decided that August 8 is Happiness Happens Day and I'd like to know if there's a way to measure this elusive quantity or if it even actually exists. The Declaration of Independence aspires to allow everyone to pursue this emotion, but there are no guarantees. For some, happiness is simply being heard. Charlottesville Community Engagement is an inanimate construct with no feelings, but there is a sense of satisfaction with each completed edition. On today's program: * City Manager Sam Sanders names a new deputy for operations and promotes the interim fire chief to the top job* Albemarle wants your input on potential changes to county policy on wireless towers that could make them more prevalent* The Virginia Department of Transportation wants to know your suggestions and thoughts about making mobility safer in two specific areas on the border of Albemarle and Charlottesville* Albemarle County hasn't found any problems so far in its plans to purchase 462 acres near Rivanna Station* City Manager Sam Sanders announces he's playing a mediating role as Stony Point Development Group seeks to build a third phase of Dairy Market on Preston Avenue This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit communityengagement.substack.com/subscribe
After another less than cheery milk market report from Chris this week, Will and Ben are joined by Phil Journeaux, an agricultural consultant and economist with AgFirst Waikato & John Allen, Director at Kite for an update on dairy in New Zealand. Firstly, looking back at last season for some context, Phil moves on to give some insight into outlook for this season, talking costs, inflation, interest rates and Cost of Production for NZ farmers. With John bringing it back to the UK, comparing the situation here and looking onto later this year in the UK, discussing volatility in the markets with Chris. We couldn't cover all of this without discussing what farmers are doing to mitigate some of these negative impacts and the importance of business resilience and keeping a level head in down cycles.
Today is the penultimate day before the third birthday of this newsletter and podcast. This is now the 555th' edition of a program created to inform readers and listeners about a great number of items. Assuming the average length of each program is 1,850 words long, there have now been over a million words associated with Charlottesville Community Engagement. I'm one of many Sean Tubbs, but the only one fool enough to launch an information outlet. On today's program:* Charlottesville City Council selects Sam Sanders as the new City Manager* Plans have been filed for three more new buildings on Preston Avenue at Dairy Market* The Albemarle Economic Development Authority finds out what CvilleBioHub is doing* The latest figures for the Consumer Price Index indicate a decline in inflation rates* Charlottesville officials take questions at a recent meeting of neighborhood leaders This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit communityengagement.substack.com/subscribe
For this week's podcast version of the Let's Talk Dairy webinar series, James Dunne, Teagasc Dairy Specialist, is joined by is joined by Liam McCabe, Dairy Sector Manager, Bord Bia to give an insight into the dairy market outlook for the second half of 2023. To register for future Let's Talk Dairy webinars go to:https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/lets-talk-dairy/ For more episodes from the Dairy Edge podcast go to the show page at:https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/dairy/the-dairy-edge-podcast/
This Week, Chris Walkland gives us his usual market update which leads us perfectly into a great discussion with Kite's very own Paul Macer, Eliot Greenfield, and Becki Leach to deliberate if we have reached peak milk for 2023 and where we can expect volumes to go from here. With Eliot based in the North and Paul based in the South, they consider how the slow spring and catchy weather is affecting grass growth, first cut, forage quantities and quality and how all of this, along with milk price is impacting farm sentiment.
A father-son team from central Wisconsin was turning heads during the Midwest Horse Fair's PRCA Rodeo event in Madison. Carrie Mess shares the story of the shared passion that brought these two together. Wisconsin farmers can't get moving with spring planting, but that's not stopping insects! Charitee Seebecker talks to UW Entomologist, Emily Bick, about corn rootworm and the economic damage the pest can cause. She says Wisconsin's population started building last year and could cause problems for growers this year. John Hinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing in West Bend, joins Pam Jahnke to recap the planting progress report and how the trade's reading it. Milk markets have also taken a turn for the worse. What's happening there? Hineberg explains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dairy markets have been a bit of a roller coaster lately but they're picking back up. That's according to Leonard Polzin, UW-Extension Dairy Markets and Policy specialist. He says consumers are still purchasing dairy products and he expects margins to rise back up. Polzin gives a recap of 2022 and explains what he's forecasting for 2023 dairy markets. “2022 was a year of highs as we had record high milk prices but we also had really high feed prices,” says Polzin. “So while the income coming in was high, so were the expenses going back out. But with that, margins still were quite good, relatively speaking.” He adds that 2022 gave a bit of a reprieve for producers to be able to catch up on some things, maybe make some new investments, and come into 2023 with a little cushion. As we come into 2023, costs have decreased, but not enough to get the margins back to where they used to be, at plus nine or ten dollar margins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lucas Fuess of Rabobank talks more about the current market conditions of the dairy market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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