China imports in December 2015 compared to December 2014 increased in volumes for Butter (+150.3%), Bulk and pack. milk (+125.2%), Infant milk formula (+111.4%), Cheese (+43.4%), Whey Powder (+22.0%), SMP (+5.0%) while decreased for WMP (-21.3%). The main Exporters of …

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Period: January 11 – 22, 2016 AUSTRALIA Milk production: in November was 3.4% lower than in November 2014. Weather situation: rain has mitigated the dry conditions in Northern Australia. Milk Producers: hay has benefitted from rain in Northern Australia. This has resulted in increased paddock …

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Italy exports in October 2015 compared to October 2014 increased in volumes for Cheese (+6.5%) while decreased for Butter (-8.2%), Whey Powder (-11.7%). Export of main cheese in October 2015 compared to October 2014 increased in volumes for Grated or …

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture, in the WASDE Report of January 2016, shows for the season 2015-16 the estimates of a decreasing global production for Corn (967.93 Mio t) and Soybean (319.01 Mio t) compared to December estimates. The forecasts …

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Period: December 28, 2015 – January 8, 2016 AUSTRALIA Milk production: in October was slightly lower than in October 2014. Weather situation: El Niño shold be near its peak. Milk Producers: irrigation water remains expensive and thus, not much traded. High cull cow …

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Period: December 14 – 25, 2015 AUSTRALIA Weather situation: pasture growth in Victoria, a substantial milk producing state, continues to decline due to dryness. While irrigation has historically helped maintain pasture growth, water this year is more expensive and difficult to …

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New Zealand exports in November 2015 compared to November 2014 increased in volumes for Casein (+100.8%), Caseinates (+80.6%), Butter (+25.4%), SMP (+22.9%), Cheese (+20.1%), WMP (+9.2%), Whey Powder (+8.2%). The main Importers of WMP in the first 11 months of …

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China imports in November 2015 compared to November 2014 increased in volumes for Bulk and pack. milk (+87.0%), Infant milk formula (+75.1%), Butter (+53.4%), Cheese (+53.1%), Whey Powder (+28.8%), WMP (+10.2%) while decreased for SMP (-12.3%). The main Exporters of …

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Italy exports in September 2015 compared to September 2014 increased in volumes for Butter (+31.1%), Cheese (+7.7%) while decreased for Whey Powder (-12.5%). Export of main cheese in September 2015 compared to September 2014 increased in volumes for Asiago, Montasio, …

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The monthly report of December 2015 released by the United States Department of Agriculture (World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates Report – WASDE) shows for the season 2015-16 the estimates of a decreasing global production both for Corn (973.9 Mio t, -0.1% …

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