Inside the World’s Giant 230,000 Cow Mega Farm in China
One of the world’s largest concentrated dairy operations — **China Modern Dairy’s mega farm in Anhui Province, China — houses more than 230,000 dairy cows under a single industrial system, making it one of the top two biggest livestock facilities globally by herd size. This facility, often compared with other large production hubs such as…
GDT 396: Dairy Prices Rally Again After Nine Drops
The 396th Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auction — the second dairy trading event of 2026 — delivered a second consecutive rise in global dairy prices, with the GDT Price Index increasing by 1.5 % to 1,088 compared with the January 6 event (which had climbed about 6.3 % to 1,072 after nine straight declines). The…
India Slaps 30% Duty on US Pulses; Trade Talks Feel Strain
India has quietly imposed a 30 % tariff on pulses imported from the United States — including key crops like yellow peas and lentils — in what officials present as a protective trade measure for domestic agriculture and farmers. This duty, which came into effect from November 1, 2025, marks a retaliatory step after earlier…
High-Oleic Soybeans Could Transform Dairy Feed & Milk Quality
New research shows that feeding high-oleic soybeans to dairy cows can both improve milk composition and cut feed costs, offering a promising feed strategy for producers amid rising input prices. This discovery from scientists and dairy operators in Michigan, USA highlights how plant-based feed innovations can directly impact dairy economics and sustainability. Farmers have long…
Dairy Protein Value Index Slips as South America Exports Shift
The Dairy Protein Value Index posted a modest decline in mid-December, highlighting subtle but meaningful shifts in South American dairy exports that continue to shape global protein markets — including pricing dynamics felt across the United States. According to the latest data from South Dairy Trade (SDT), the Dairy Protein Value Index stood at 13.65 for the period December 1–15, 2025, down slightly from 13.71 recorded during November…
Real California Milk Excelerator Boosts Dairy Brand Innovation
The Real California Milk Excelerator, run by the California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) in partnership with innovation firm VentureFuel, has once again put the spotlight on dairy innovation by supporting emerging and growth-stage dairy brands that use real California milk to meet evolving consumer needs for protein, clean labels, sustainability and indulgence. The program combines…
We’re in survival mode’: The milk price crisis draining dairy farms
When Adam and Lucy Johnstone took over a dairy farm in the south-west of Scotland two years ago, they were able to make a comfortable profit from the milk produced from their herd of 60 cows. But over the last three months the price they receive for each litre of milk from dairy giant Arla…
WHO Issues Global Call for Data on Fatty Acid Composition of Bovine Milk
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a public call for data on the fatty acid composition of bovine milk, seeking comprehensive global information on the types and amounts of fatty acids — including butyric acid (C4:0) and ruminant trans-fatty acids (R-TFAs) — in whole milk, milk powder and milk fats. This data initiative, open…
20% Drop in Nitrogen Fertiliser Use on Dairy Farms
Dairy farms in New Zealand have recorded a roughly 20% reduction in nitrogen fertiliser use over the past few years, reflecting a combination of regulatory limits, higher input prices and changes in farm management practices. According to a report by the Fertiliser Association of New Zealand, mandatory reporting on fertiliser use and an annual cap…
World Pays More, Demands More: New Frontier of Dairy Trade
Higher prices, tighter rules and an uncomfortable truth for the industry: without compliance, there is no market The start of 2026 has delivered a signal the global dairy industry cannot afford to ignore. International prices have strengthened decisively. Milk powder values have moved above USD 3,300 per metric ton, even for lower-margin reference products, reshaping expectations…