Another year is almost done and we hope it has been a good one for Xcheque's readers. Certainly the dairy industry keeps ticking along at a nice level, unless of course you are in the US and Europe where you would be wondering whether Oceania and South America are going to overcook the golden goose of international trade. With that theme in mind our blog machine has briefly spluttered into life.

This week Dr Hauser has taken a close look at Argentina milk production. According to the good doctor " ... they are having a real crack". Does this mean "We'll all be rooned"?  You will need to read this week's blog to find out.

A return to more regular posts of news, blogs and data updates is promised on Xcheque.com during 2012 but you may need to be patient for a while longer. As always we are happy to take direct questions and queries.

Wishing our readers all the best for the Christmas / New Year period and a prosperous 2012

The Xcheque Team