Challenges of Dairy industry in Bangladesh
World Milk Day was observed across the world, including in Bangladesh on June 1. It is an international day established by United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to recognize the importance of milk as a nutrient-rich food and to celebrate the dairy sector. Being observed on June 1 each year since 2001, the day…
Carbon insetting vs carbon offsetting: what you should know
The UK government strategy for reaching net zero by 2050 is ever more at the forefront of discussion within the agricultural industry, particularly with the NFU setting its own targets for achieving net zero by 2040 in England and Wales. Net zero means not adding to the amount of greenhouse gas (GHGs) emitted into the atmosphere. It involves reducing…
M&S removes use-by dates from milk to reduce waste
Marks & Spencer has become the latest big retail name to remove use-by dates from its fresh milk in an attempt to prevent millions of pints that are still safe to consume being poured away. With milk ranking as the third most wasted food in UK homes after potatoes and bread, M&S will encourage customers…
Global dairy price index tumbles down again by 0.9%
Global Dairy Trade Event 333 concluded with the GDT Price Index down 0.9% on June 6th 2023. It has been second consecutive fall by almost the same magnitude of 0.9%. Apart from Cheese which is showing a strong growth no other commodities could impress with prices. Key Results AMF index up 1.8%, average price US$4,728/MT Butter index up…
Global dairy market fundamentals are likely to remain under stress
In its New Zealand Dairy Seasonal Outlook 2023/24 report, titled The Pressure Is On, report author and senior agricultural analyst Emma Higgins says this forecast is due to farmgate prices catching up to global commodity market trends. She adds that prices are moving lower in 2023 in part due to global milk supply returning to growth in…
Ground-breaking tech reduce methane emissions in cattle by 17 %
The UK government has allocated £30m to technological agriculture projects, including genetic research to reduce methane emissions from cows and the use of drones to monitor animals. The ‘Farming Innovation Programme’ is funding research and development projects to help farmers and growers produce food more sustainably. Up to £30m has been awarded to cutting-edge farming…
WORLD DAIRY NEWS FAO Dairy Price Index – May 2023-down by 3.2%
The FAO Dairy Price Index averaged 118.7 points in May, down 3.9 points (3.2 percent) from April and standing 25.5 points (17.7 percent) below its corresponding value in 2022. The decline in May was led by a steep drop in international cheese prices, principally due to ample export availabilities, including from inventories, amid seasonally high milk production in…
High prevalence of galactagogue use in breastfeeding mothers
A recent study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics describes the prevalence of galactagogue use among breastfeeding mothers in the United States and their perceived effects on milk production. Galactagogues are substances used for stimulating milk production. Background According to the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations, infants should be exclusively breastfed…
Actions to improve milk protein percentage in May and June
John McCabe, Teagasc/Aurivo Joint Programme Advisor, looks at the factors affecting and the steps to take to improve milk protein percentage in May and June. Figure 1 below from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) indicates a few different things to us. Firstly, milk protein percentage flat lines for the summer months (red circle). Secondly, milk…
Japanese dairy group warns of possible milk glut
A Japanese dairy industry group says producers fear an oversupply of milk towards winter despite production adjustments in the face of falling demand. The Japan Dairy Association on Friday released its latest supply-demand estimate for the year through March. The association says raw milk production will fall by 1.5 percent on the year to 7.41…