by Freshagenda | Jan 30, 2025 | Australia, Volume trends
Australian milk production was down 1% YOY in December, putting season-to-date output 0.9% ahead of the prior year comparable. Victorian milk was -0.2% YOY in December as the dry conditions in the west, combined with warmer temperatures dragged on production,...
by Freshagenda | Jan 16, 2025 | Australia, Volume trends
The Resource Manager for northern Victoria updated the 2024/25 seasonal determinations. The Campaspe system seasonal determination increases from 47% of low-reliability water shares (LRWS) to 48% LRWS, in addition to 100% of high-reliability water shares (HRWS). The...
by Freshagenda | Jan 9, 2025 | Australia, Volume trends
Milk production was marginally lower in November, down 0.2% YOY bringing season-to-date output 1.3% ahead of the prior year comparable. In Victoria, output edged up 0.2% YOY in November, with growth in Gippsland (+3.2% YOY) and Northern Vic (+2.5%) offset by a 5% YOY...
by Freshagenda | Dec 12, 2024 | Australia, Volume trends
The number of Australian dairy farms fell to 3,889 in 2023/24 down from 4,163 the prior year. The number of cows fell 1.2% to 1.33m, giving an average herd size of 342 according to Dairy Australia’s (DA) In Focus report for 2023/24. Cheese continues to be the major...
by Freshagenda | Dec 12, 2024 | Australia, Volume trends
Australian exports rose in 35.7% YOY in October, in milk solids equivalent terms (MSE), increasing YOY each month since December2023, led by cheese, milk powders and fats. Cheese exports rose 14.2% YOY to a 4-month high in October, mostly reflecting stronger sales to...
by Freshagenda | Dec 5, 2024 | Australia, Volume trends
Milk production rose 1.3% YOY in October—the highest peak month since 2021. Season to date output was +1.7% ahead of the same period a year ago. In Victoria, October production lifted 1.9% YOY due to a 6.2% increase in Gippsland milk intake and a 3.3% YOY lift in the...
