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…
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…
Empty supermarket shelves for dairy amid high production in Israel
The milk shelves in Israeli supermarkets have been less than full in recent months. While the more expensive milk and dairy products can be found in abundance, regular 3% milk has been available sporadically. The price of this milk is regulated by the state and has become increasingly unprofitable to manufacture, with consumers paying the…
Dairy Report: What China’s Slowing Economy Means for Dairy
China’s slowing economy is not helping global dairy prices. The country’s second quarter GDP grew 6.3% compared to the same quarter last year, smaller than what analysts expected. Last year GDP grew only by 0.4%, the second smallest growth rate in the past 10 years. Market watchers say China has been importing few dairy products…
Dairy prices fall as volumes rise at auction- GDT events
International milk prices fell while volumes were up at this month’s first Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auction on Tuesday. The GDT Price Index was down 4.3%, with an average selling price of $3,100 per metric ton. The index fell 1% at the previous auction on July 18, with an average selling price of $3,289, according…
Dairy prices fall as volumes rise at auction- GDT events
International milk prices fell while volumes were up at this month’s first Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auction on Tuesday. The GDT Price Index was down 4.3%, with an average selling price of $3,100 per metric ton. The index fell 1% at the previous auction on July 18, with an average selling price of $3,289, according…
Plant-Based Milks Lack Naturally Occurring Nutrients
More people are drinking milk alternatives made from plant sources such as oats, soy, or almonds, but do plant-based products deliver the same nutrition as cow’s milk? Results from a new study suggest that most don’t. Cow’s milk is an important source of calcium and vitamin D, both of which are identified in the 2020-2025…
What shapes the future of animal feed?
The first in-person edition of the All about Feed forum brought together renowned speakers who delved into the latest developments in sustainable initiatives and innovations towards a more sustainable and efficient feed market. This report supports the main discussion points of the forum with recent scientific findings related to dairy production. Circularity, the backbone of…