Belarus Lifts Skimmed Milk Powder Export Prices
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food for the Republic of Belarus has issued a new pricing directive that raises minimum export prices for skimmed milk powder (SMP) destined for several neighbou...Read More
Australian Farmers Cautious as EU Trade Deal Nears
Australia’s agricultural community is on edge as a free trade agreement with the European Union (EU) nears finalisation after years of stalled negotiations. The pact — expected to be signed within wee...Read More
Mastitis Costs Dairy Farms Big Money
UK & Global Dairy Farms — Dairy mastitis — the inflammation of a cow’s udder — imposes significant economic losses on dairy operations worldwide, prompting experts to urge producers to calculate true...Read More
SA Dairy Hit by FMD; Losses Top R1 Billion
South Africa’s dairy sector is reeling from a widespread Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak, with losses already exceeding R1 billion as export markets tighten and production suffers. The highly co...Read More
US Dairy Exports Near Record in 2025
U.S. dairy exports surged sharply in calendar year 2025, with total export value hitting approximately $9.51 billion, a 15 % increase over 2024 and just below the 2022 record of $9.55 billion. Strong...Read More
NY Dairy Research Funding Push
New York dairy farmers and industry advocates are calling on state lawmakers to boost funding for Cornell University’s PRO-Dairy research program ahead of the 2026–27 budget. The program — crucial for...Read More
New Evidence of Early Goat & Sheep Dairy in Human History
Archaeological scientists have uncovered compelling evidence indicating that goats and sheep were being milked by humans much earlier than previously confirmed, offering fresh insights into the deep h...Read More
Nepal’s DDC Clears Dairy Dues, Private Processors Report No Pending Payments
The Dairy Development Corporation (DDC) of Nepal has announced the settlement of outstanding payments owed to private milk processors, ending a prolonged financial strain on many operators in the coun...Read More
Fonterra provides Farmgate Milk Price and earnings update
Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has today lifted its forecast Farmgate Milk Price for the 2025/26 season and narrowed its forecast range. Fonterra expecting to distribute Mainland Group earnings as...Read More
Arla Warns of Falling Dairy Prices as Supply Surges
European dairy giant Arla Foods has signalled a downward trajectory for global dairy prices in the coming quarters, warning that an ongoing surge in milk supply from major producing regions could outp...Read More
GLP-1 Dairy Innovation Emerges in Functional Nutrition Trend
The global dairy and ingredients industry is witnessing a new wave of product innovation focused on GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) — a hormone linked to appetite regulation, metabolic health and sati...Read More
GDT 398: Dairy Prices Extend Rally as Global Demand Strengthens
Event 398 of the Global Dairy Trade (GDT) — held on 17 February 2026 — delivered another positive result for international dairy commodity markets, marking the second consecutive price increase after...Read More