Carlene Dowie

Global dairy prices surged again at auction on Tuesday night, posting a 2.2 per cent increase.

A2 Milk Company is facing a group class action by shareholders.

Chemicals and fertilisers are on the rise due to a number of reasons.

The person in charge of the committee setting next year's dairy levy poll options has defended its decision to not include zero or decrease options.

A 20 per cent increase in the mandatory dairy service levy that farmers pay Dairy Australia has been recommended by the independent committee reviewing the levy.

Australian milk production fell 3.5 per cent in July compared on the back of wet conditions.

French-based dairy company Lactalis has snared top spot as the world's largest dairy company.

Australian dairy farmers will have their say on the future level of the dairy service levy.

An online forum exploring the opportunities for dairy beef will be held later this month.

Dairy farmer confidence levels have leapt in the past year on the back of good seasonal conditions and strong milk prices that have lifted farm profitability levels.