Australian Dairy farmers turning to housed systems
The sight of dairy cows eating feed or lounging in a massive shed instead of green pastures might seem off-kilter, but it is becoming more common in Australia. Dairy Australia reports that about 20 pe...Read More
Pasteurization reduces H5N1 in milk, verification needed.
In a recent study published in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases, researchers evaluated the resilience of the highly pathogenic avian influenza A (H5N1) virus in milk under pasteurization-like...Read More
Actual methane levels on dairy farms much higher
Dairy farmers have been dealt a huge blow as new research suggests methane emissions from slurry stores may be up to five times more that what official statistics suggest. However, alarm bells are no...Read More
Dairy industry struggling to recruit next generation
Dairy farms are "struggling" to recruit young people to join the industry, according to experts. A recruitment drive has been launched at the annual Dairy Show, held at the Royal Bath and West Showgr...Read More
GDT dairy index rise again by 1.2% increase and WMP up 3%
Prices have risen again in the latest Global Dairy Trade auction, held overnight, with a 1.2% increase across the board. This follows a 0.8% increase from two weeks ago. Whole milk powder - which has...Read More
Falling Milk Production Masks U.S. Dairy Industry’s Growth Potential
The U.S. dairy industry has long relied on monthly milk production data from the USDA to track the trajectory of milk supplies available for processing and to project potential dairy product output. H...Read More
Warning for Tesco, Morrison, Sainsbury's Shoppers Over Dairy
Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsbury's shoppers have been issued a warning as they could be paying more for their milk in different branches of the same supermarket chain. Consumer champions Which? conduct...Read More
EU challenges China's dairy product probe at WTO
Summary EU challenges China's dairy probe at WTO over EV tariffs China's commerce ministry expresses regret over EU's WTO challenge China initiated anti-subsidy investigation on EU dair...Read More
China faces glut of unwanted dairy -Slow economy
China is awash in unwanted milk as falling birth rates and cost-conscious consumers have cut demand even as dairy farms expanded in recent years, forcing smaller farmers out of business and squeezing...Read More
Gates Foundation: Health Spending to Save 40M Children
In its eighth annual Goalkeepers report released today, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation urged world leaders to increase global health spending where it is most needed to improve children’s health...Read More
Challenges ahead for US, European milk output
New Zealand’s dairy industry started the 2024-25 season on a positive note, with July marking a production recovery after a slower June, though output remains on the lower side of the seasonal milk cu...Read More
Dairy sector ready to ride into new growth cycle
Many dairy enterprises are expecting more robust growth momentum in the last months of the year, although the prospect trajectory remains uneven in parts. Optimistic signals from the fast-moving...Read More