Dairy Farmers
Coverage of Dairy Farmers in the Nexus archive.
- Why California’s carbon manure math doesn’t add up
California's climate policy incentivizes dairy farmers to convert methane from cattle manure into natural gas, but research argues the program overestimates emissions reductions and may exacerbate warming. Regulators extended the program beyond 2050 despite concerns, and a new proposal could increase funding for dairies.
- Trump visits Wisconsin as job growth reported in May
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported higher-than-expected job growth in May. President Trump visited Wisconsin to meet with dairy farmers to energize supporters.
- Coles adds 20c to the price of milk as war in the Middle East pushes up Australian grocery costs
Coles has raised home-brand milk prices by up to 20c per litre, with Woolworths expected to follow, due to increased costs from the Middle East war impacting Australian grocery prices. The price hike aims to offset higher fuel and operating costs, with some revenue temporarily directed to dairy farmers.
- New Zealand Dairy Farmers Pocket Billions From Huge Capital Payout
New Zealand dairy farmers are receiving billions from a significant capital payout. The payment is linked to Fonterra, a major dairy cooperative, with farms supplying milk to the company in Hawera.