Microplastics found in breast milk: What experts have to say
Recent research has uncovered the presence of microplastics in breast milk. Ingestion through contaminated food, water and even airborne particles are possible ways of how microplastics find their way into breast milk. Breast milk, often referred to as “liquid gold,” has long been celebrated for its essential nutrients and protective properties for infants. However, recent…
18 months in LIC chief remains focused on dairy’s emissions
It’s been a changeable 18 months for LIC chief executive David Chin as the dairy improvement co-operative assists the dairy industry to meet the environmental challenges it faces locally and globally. Looking back at the time since he started in the role in January 2022, replacing Wayne McNee, Chin says it has reinforced his appreciation…
THE INDIAN INVENTION REVOLUTIONISING CATTLE FARMING
India, the world’s largest producer and consumer of milk, is witnessing a surge in milk prices due to cattle feed shortages. A fodder station operating on solar energy and limited water is attempting to mitigate the crisis. Purkha Ram Pawar, 43, faced challenges in providing sufficient fodder for his cattle in Berasar village, located in…
Dairy Product Company to Release All-PE Film Pouch in China
Dow Chemical Company has partnered with Mengniu , one of the largest dairy companies in China, to launch an all-polyethylene yogurt pouch designed for recyclability. Mengniu Yogurt Pouch Photo Credit: Dow The product is Mengniu’s first all-PE yogurt pouch designed for recyclability. Dow’s INNATE TF-BOPE (biaxial orientation polyethylene) is designed to enable recyclable packaging by…
Reset the milking timetable to prioritise family time
Children’s experience of growing up on a family dairy farm vary. If there are milking and working structures resulting in an early finishing time, the memories are generally very positive. It is unlikely young people will follow a career in dairying if they lose the love of farming along the way. Dairy Advisor Tom Murphy…
Expression of interest called for renting milk analysers
The Tamil Nadu Cooperative Milk Producers Federation, whose popular brand is Aavin, has called for expression of interest (EOI) from companies for renting around 6,000 milk analysers for collection centres, Dairy Development Minister Mano Thangaraj has said. “The equipment will help ensure spot acknowledgement for farmers and proper quality to the consumer since it records…
British demands on duty concessions on dairy out of India-UK FTA
India-UK FTA: New Delhi has kept British demands on data-related issues and duty concessions on the dairy sector out of the ambit of the proposed free trade agreement. The negotiation for the agreement between the two countries is expected to be concluded by October end or November. Protecting the interest of domestic players, India has…
Nestlé’s unveils new technology that reduces intrinsic sugars
Nestlé has introduced a new technology that lowers intrinsic sugars in key ingredients such as milk, malt and fruit juices. The technology utilises an enzymatic process to reduce naturally occurring sugars in a variety of ingredients. Nestlé says that the process has minimal impact on the flavour and texture of the ingredients, which can be…
Casein – A Protein found in milk speeds up wound healing
Bandages infused with casein, a protein that occurs naturally in cow’s milk, significantly improved wound healing in rats compared to those in control groups, according to a new study by UCL researchers. The study, published today in Interface, is the first to test casein’s reputed healing benefits on an animal model. The promising results suggest that…
Fonterra slashes milk price forecast as demand slumps
Fonterra has slashed its forecast milk price for the 2023/24 season by $1 as demand slumps. On Friday the co-operative announced a revised farmgate milk price range of $6.25 to $7.25 per kilogram of milk solids, with a mid-point of $7 per kgMS. In May Fonterra said it expected to pay farmers between $7.25 and $8.75…