China’s dairy industry has grown at speed: is New Zealand’s biggest export in for trouble?
China, New Zealand’s biggest dairy export market, is on pace to become the world’s third largest milk-producing country, something that could be expected to trouble the sleep of our exporters watching and waiting for China’s dairy import appetite to recover. Chinese net total dairy product import volumes fell 15.7 percent year on year in 2023,…
We have to expect the unexpected: economist
New Zealand is not immune to geopolitical shocks and the dairy industry needs to establish how it will manage unpredictable disruptions in future, says economist Shamubeel Eaqub. Speaking at the DairyNZ People Expo in Invercargill, Eaqub said an example of an unpredictable shock was the sharp increase in shipping costs during the pandemic. “No one…
50th Dairy industry conference inaugurated at Hitex Hyderabad
The 50th Dairy Industry Conference the Golden Jubilee edition was inaugurated at the HiTex exhibition Centre, Hyderabad by the President of the Indian Dairy Association, Dr.RS Soddhi on 4th March 2024. The conference is being participated by 2500 delegates from all over India and nearly participants from 30 other countries. The Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister Shri. Mallu…
Explore the Top 10 Dairy Industry Trends in 2024
The dairy industry, with roots spanning centuries, occupies a vital part of the food system. Automated milking systems once revolutionized dairy farms and now innovations in the dairy industry like robotic systems offer consistent milking schedules. When cattle experience less stress, it leads to superior milk quality. Tailoring diets to individual cows further ensures optimal…
BLOCKCHAIN APPLICATIONS IN THE DAIRY INDUSTRY: BEACON OF HOPE FOR RESOLVING ISSUES
The dairy industry has grappled with numerous challenges over the years, leading to significant distrust. Prominent examples include the salmonella-contaminated milk incident in France and the adulterated milk case in China. Both incidents eroded consumer faith in dairy products. Moreover, there’s a growing concern over ethical issues such as fair compensation for producers and the…
Dairy industry and the untapped potential in Bangladesh
Although dairy as an industry did not have any organised footing in Bangladesh until recently, its emergence and growth over the decades is by all means commendable. From a very humble beginning in an informal manner, the industry grew to a large size thanks to a number of dedicated entrepreneurs backed by large-scale investment and…
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…
The Significance of Dairy Industry in India’s Economic Development
India’s dairy industry has played a crucial role in the country’s economic development. This sector has also demonstrated an important part in achieving food security, reducing poverty, generating employment opportunities, and providing a regular source of income for rural households. Moreover, in developing economies, like India, landless and poor farmers are actively involved in dairying…
Innovations identified as key to dairy sector in China
More efforts should be made in supply chains and innovations to fuel the high-quality development of the domestic dairy industry in China, which will bolster the development of farming and boost the nation’s rural vitalization progress, said deputies to the 14th National People’s Congress. Shi Yudong, a deputy to the NPC and director of the…
FAO, WHO Report on Food Safety of Water Reuse in Dairy
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) recently published a report that provides guidance for the dairy industry on food-safe sourcing, use, and reuse of fit-for-purpose water. The report is based on a Joint FAO/WHO Expert Meeting on Microbiological Risk Assessment (JEMRA) session that was convened online from…