Nigeria’s Dairy Challenge: Many Cows, Little Milk
Despite having more than 20 million cattle, Nigeria produces far less milk than it consumes, highlighting deep structural challenges in its dairy sector. Most cattle in the country are traditional pastoral breeds with very low milk yields, often producing only about 1–2 litres of milk per cow per day, compared with over 30 litres from…
Israel Drops Controversial Dairy Reform From Budget
The Israeli government has removed a controversial dairy reform proposed by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich from the 2026 Arrangements Law, a key legislative package linked to the country’s state budget, following strong opposition from farmers and political leaders. The decision was taken jointly by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Smotrich to separate disputed issues from…
Savencia Profit Drops on Rising Milk Costs
Savencia Profit Drops on Rising Milk Costs French dairy major Savencia Fromage & Dairy reported a sharp fall in profitability for 2025, with its net income dropping by €32.2 million to €74.7 million, representing 1.1% of revenue, mainly due to a surge in milk prices and weaker industrial commodity markets. The group’s sales reached €6.957…
Hormuz Disruption Threatens Dairy Supply Chain
Escalating geopolitical tensions around the Strait of Hormuz are creating new risks for the global dairy sector by disrupting key inputs such as energy, fertilisers and shipping routes. The strait carries nearly 30% of global oil shipments and about 20% of liquefied natural gas (LNG), making it vital for energy-intensive industries like dairy processing that…
Data Replaces Handshakes in Dairy Lending
The dairy financing landscape is undergoing a major transformation as traditional relationship-based lending gives way to data-driven credit evaluation, according to industry insights. Historically, dairy loans were often built on long-standing relationships and simple “handshake” agreements between farmers and lenders. However, modern lending now relies heavily on detailed farm data and financial analytics to assess…
Rabobank Sees Cautious Dairy Price Recovery
Global dairy commodity prices are showing early signs of recovery in 2026, but the rebound is expected to remain cautious due to abundant global milk supply, according to Rabobank’s Global Dairy Quarterly report. The bank noted that strong milk production across major exporting regions—including the EU, United States, South America and New Zealand—kept markets well…
US-Iran Tensions Raise Indirect Risks for Dairy
Escalating tensions between the United States and Iran are creating indirect challenges for the global dairy sector, mainly through higher energy, freight and packaging costs, according to market analysts. While the conflict has so far had limited direct impact on dairy fundamentals, its biggest transmission channels are rising oil prices and logistics disruptions that affect…
Student Survey Shows Rising Trust in Milk
A new student survey conducted under the “Milk Every Moment” campaign by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) shows growing recognition among young people of milk’s nutritional benefits. The campaign, developed in partnership with British Universities and Colleges Sport in 2024, targets Gen Z students aged 18–25 and promotes milk as a natural source…
Argentine Dairy Exports Surpass Beef
Argentina’s dairy industry recorded a significant milestone as dairy exports surpassed beef exports for the first time, highlighting the growing importance of milk products in the country’s agricultural trade. In 2011, Argentina exported about 406,966 tonnes of milk and dairy products, marking a rapid expansion in overseas shipments. The sector also generated around $1.5 billion…
Farmers Demand Tariffs on Cheap Dairy Imports
Dairy farmers in Serbia have warned that cheap imports of milk and cheese are threatening the survival of domestic producers, calling for the government to introduce import tariffs and other protective measures to stabilise the sector. Farmers argue that large quantities of low-priced dairy products from the European Union and neighbouring Western Balkan countries are…