Dairy Farmers Fight for Milk Label, Face Challenges & Innovation

0:00It's March 2nd, here's your Sydney news in two minutes. Australian dairy farmers are pushing back against plant-based drinks using the word milk, seeing a recent court ruling as their chance to reclaim it. Exclusively for cows, no products. Meanwhile, Queensland's oldest milk processing plant in South Brisbane plans to shut down this July, freeing up Prime River Frontland for new development. Mergers are shaking things up too. With the Australian competition and consumer commission approving a tie-up between two major dairy processors, saying it won't drastically change the market. Globally, French giant lactolus is eyeing a $3.4 billion buy-out of New Zealand's Fonterra, which could make it Australia's biggest dairy player. Farmers are feeling the strain from droughts, floods, and low milk prices, with some in South Australia still recovering from spotty winter rains and others dealing with cut fences from hunters. Women in the industry are making small tweaks to stay afloat amid exits caused by disasters.

1:03On a brighter note, an 86-year-old farmer just won this year's Dairy Science Award for creating spreadable butter back when blending oils with. Cream was against the rules. iconic golden-north ice cream is shifting its South Australian factory from Laura to Murray Bridge to get closer to milk suppliers despite local heartbreak. Public health experts warn that social media influencers pushing raw milk are ignoring solid science while unique products like high protein ice. Cream for palliative care patients show innovation in tough times. A message from our sponsor supports today's story. Relax deeper. Reset faster. Come for you can hear. S-O-L-I-SoliPillo.com