The FAO Dairy Price Index in August marginally down from July
The FAO Dairy Price Index averaged 116.0 points in August, down marginally from July but still 13.9 points (13.6 percent) above its value in the corresponding month last year. In August, international quotations for milk powders fell, reflecting the continued weakness in global import demand for spot supplies combined with seasonally rising export availabilities in…
Global Dairy Review 2020: Excerpts from FAO Dairy Market Review
Highlights International dairy prices are rebounding slowly but remain below their May lows Despite market disruptions, world milk output is rising, mostly in Asia, but also in Europe and North America International trade in butter, cheese, and whole milk powder could expand, but skim milk powder may contract. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the…
Global Dairy Review 2020: Excerpts from FAO Dairy Market Review
Highlights International dairy prices are rebounding slowly but remain below their May lows Despite market disruptions, world milk output is rising, mostly in Asia, but also in Europe and North America International trade in butter, cheese, and whole milk powder could expand, but skim milk powder may contract. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the…
FAO and Rabobank join hands for sustainability and inclusion in Indian dairy sector
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has signed a new partnership agreement with Rabobank. The purpose of this agreement is to help targeted rural communities benefit from more inclusive and sustainable food systems. It also envisages jointly exploring the use of innovative financial instruments to bridge financing gaps in emerging markets…