June 5, 2008

Australian milk output may grow 9 percent
   

Milk output in Australia may rise as much as 8.8 percent in the next three years should the country experience normal seasonal conditions, Dairy Australia said.

Output may increase to between 9.5 billion litres and 9.9 billion litres in 2010-2011 compared to 9.1 billion litres in 2007-2008, according to Dairy Australia.

Australia is the world's second-largest dairy exporter.