Microbes, not fossil fuels, produced most new methane
A modelling study has found methane emissions from fossil fuels declined between 1990 and the 2000s and have been stable since, whereas microbes have been producing more methane of late. One reason could be an increase in cattle-rearing in Latin America and more emissions from waste in South and Southeast Asia For the last three […]
Top 10 milk producing countries in the world – 2024
Explore the 2024 rankings of the Top 10 largest milk producing countries. Uncover the leading Global milk production ranking and discover key players in Milk production by country 2024. Get insights into Major milk producing countries and their contributions to the World largest milk producing country. The top 10 largest milk producing countries in the world are India, […]
Does drinking your breast milk boost immunity? Kardashian thinks so.
In a recent Instagram story, Kourtney Kardashian Barker, who welcomed her first child with husband Travis Barker in November, said she “pounded a glass of breast milk” because she felt sick. Although the 44-year-old reality TV star can certainly drink her own milk if she pleases, her post begs the question: Does drinking your own breast milk, or milk from another human, […]
How the dairy industry is overcoming supply chain disruption
In the wake of COVID-19, industries worldwide faced unprecedented challenges, and the dairy sector was no exception. However, this industry’s response showcases a remarkable journey of resilience, innovation, and strategic adaptation, particularly regarding supply chain management. The dairy industry is navigating its post-pandemic recovery, focusing on the critical aspects of supply chain adjustments, technological advancements, […]
More produce, less dairy for low-income families under US nutrition program changes
Nearly 7 million low-income women and children will be able to purchase more fruits and vegetables but less dairy after the U.S. Department of Agriculture finalized changes to a key federal nutrition program on Tuesday. The updates to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), the first since 2014, were made […]
FAO Dairy Price index on the up in March 2024
The FAO Dairy Price Index averaged 124.2 points in March, up 3.5 points (2.9 percent) from February, marking the second consecutive monthly increase, but remained 11.1 points (8.2 percent) below its value in the corresponding month last year. In March, world cheese prices increased the most, reflecting the steady import demand from Asia, higher internal sales in […]
Global Dairy Price Index up by 2.8% on April 2nd 24
Global Dairy Trade Event 353 concluded with the GDT Price Index up 2.8%. This rise has occurred after two consecutive drops. While there has been an uptick in the GDT price index, it remains insufficient to address the substantial stockpiles of SMP in India. Presently, SMP prices in India hover around Rs 220-270 per kg, […]
First human case of avian flu in Texas raises alarm
A Texas dairy worker has tested positive for the avian flu, marking the first identified human case of an illness in the U.S. that has sickened cattle across several states over the past few weeks. The infection, only the second human case of H5N1 ever recorded in the country, is worrying public health experts who […]
China’s dairy industry has grown at speed: is New Zealand’s biggest export in for trouble?
China, New Zealand’s biggest dairy export market, is on pace to become the world’s third largest milk-producing country, something that could be expected to trouble the sleep of our exporters watching and waiting for China’s dairy import appetite to recover. Chinese net total dairy product import volumes fell 15.7 percent year on year in 2023, […]
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Strain spreading mystery Illness in cows in Texas
A mystery illness that’s impacted dairy herds in the Texas Panhandle, New Mexico and Kansas now has a diagnosis: Influenza A. USDA says genetic sequencing revealed it’s the same strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) that’s been in the U.S. for two years. APHIS says the “National Veterinary Services Laboratories” detected Influenza “A” in […]
