EU Backs Danish Climate-Friendly Dairy with Aid
The European Commission has approved the injection of around 53 million euros ($59 million) in a Danish scheme aimed at supporting a more climate-friendly dairy production. The scheme is aimed at supporting livestock farmers in the reduction of methane emissions, according to a statement issued by the European Commission on Friday. It will contribute to…
Nepal’s Dairy Industry Struggles as Unpaid Dues Rise
Around 1,100 dairy farmers in Dhankuta and Tehrathum in the eastern hill districts have not been paid by the state-run Dairy Development Corporation (DDC) for the past ten months, leaving them in deep trouble. These farmers rely on their dairy income to cover household and other necessities. The DDC owes more than Rs140 million to…
China Targets EU Dairy as Its Milk Industry Struggles
China’s anti-subsidy probe of dairy imports from the European Union comes at a time when the local industry is on its knees. Limiting shipments from the EU could relieve some pressure on farmers, but the quantities targeted are small and domestic conditions have been worsening for quite a while. The market is grappling with excess…
Portable milk pasteurizer for Kenyan, Rwandan dairy farmers
Kenyan officials have long pushed for milk to be pasteurized before it reaches the marketplace, but much of the milk sold is not pasteurized because small-scale vendors and producers can’t afford the expensive machines used in the process. Now, Canadian university graduates have developed a portable, affordable pasteurization machine that could help African farmers cheaply…
GDT dairy price index slightly moved down by 0.4%
The Global Dairy Trade (GDT) event held on September 3, 2024, showcased a mixed performance across various dairy products, reflecting the ongoing volatility in global dairy markets. The GDT index experienced a minor decline of 0.4%, marking a slight dip after three consecutive increases in previous sessions. Key products like whole milk powder (WMP) saw…
Australia’s milk production continues recovery
Australia’s milk production continues to recover, as global supply is forecast to grow at a modest rate in the coming year, Rabobank says in its newly-released Global Dairy Quarterly. In the Q3 report, titled Market Narratives are Shifting, the global agribusiness bank says positive – though modest – milk supply growth is expected from the world’s major…
Modern Dairy, dsm-firmenich to collaborate on dairy sustainability
dsm-firmenich, innovators in health, nutrition and beauty, and China Modern Dairy Holdings Ltd. (Modern Dairy), a leading dairy farming operator and raw milk producer in China, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance sustainability of Chinese dairy farming through the implementation of Bovaer. This is the first such agreement in China. Bovaer is the most…
Manure management research seeks to cut greenhouse gases
The Washington State Conservation Commission has awarded researchers from Washington State University Tri-Cities $200,000 to test a new process for managing manure. It has the potential to decrease greenhouse gas emissions, while also making the process more economical for dairy farmers and improving cow health. “The research funded by this grant will emphasize improvements in local and…
U.S. milk production was less than year-ago levels
U.S. milk production was less than year-ago levels during each of the 12 months from July 2023 through June 2024, with an average decrease during those months of 0.8 percent from production during the prior 12 months. Total milk-solids production increased by 0.4 percent and milkfat production increased by 1.7 percent during the period. Fluid…
Arla launches Lurpak Butter in Plant-Based category
New innovation from Arla Foods is a key part of its long-term growth strategy The number one dairy brand is now available in plant based as Arla Foods launches Lurpak® Plant Based into the UK and Danish retail markets. Investing in new products is a key part of Arla’s growth strategy, and the launch of…