Tackling Methane in Dairy & Beef: Vaccines & Genetics
Reducing methane — one of the most potent **greenhouse gases — is critical for both dairy and beef industries trying to meet climate goals while maintaining productivity. Experts say there are several proven strategies now available, plus one “moonshot” innovation that could change the game. 1. Boost Productivity First Improving overall farm productivity is the…
Milk Demineralization Gains Importance for Processors
Milk demineralization is increasingly recognised as a critical processing step for dairy manufacturers — especially those producing infant nutrition, speciality powders and functional ingredients — because it enables better control over mineral content and functional properties of dairy streams. Demineralization involves removing excess minerals (like calcium, magnesium and phosphate) from milk derivatives such as whey…
Brazil Milk Output Hits Record as Farm Prices Fall
Brazil’s milk production reached a record high in 2025, rising an estimated 7.2 % year-on-year as dairy herds expanded and output efficiency improved — even as farmgate milk prices declined, squeezing producer margins and raising concerns about profitability in the sector. The Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa) reported that total annual milk output in 2025…
a2 Milk to Launch Pediatric Supplements in China
New Zealand-based The a2 Milk Company is gearing up to expand beyond infant formula in China with a Q3 2026 launch of four pediatric nutritional supplements under its a2 Zhi Yi brand, aiming at immunity, anti-allergy, gut health and brain-eye benefits in children. The company made the announcement alongside its first-half FY26 financial results, reporting…
Russia Dumps Milk Amid Dairy Overproduction Crisis
Massive disposal of unsold milk and surging retail prices spotlight supply–demand imbalances in Russia’s dairy sector. Russia’s dairy sector is facing an acute overproduction crisis, with authorities reportedly dumping 73,500 tonnes of unsold milk produced in 2025 as domestic demand weakens and inventory accumulates, a stark signal of structural imbalance in one of Eastern Europe’s largest dairy markets….
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 neighbouring markets, in a bid to support domestic dairy producers and stabilise trade. The resolution, published on the National Legal Internet Portal, takes effect from…
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 weeks — could reshape market access, but farmers worry about increased imports and competition from Europe’s large-scale producers. Negotiators from Australia and the EU…
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 costs on their own farms rather than relying on simple estimates. According to dairy health specialists, mastitis carries both direct costs (treatment, medicine,…
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 contagious viral disease has been confirmed across all nine provinces, prompting neighbouring countries such as Zambia, Botswana and Namibia to restrict imports of South African milk and…
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 global demand underpinned the near-record performance, underscoring the United States’ expanding role in international dairy markets. Total U.S. dairy export volume reached…