Global dairy market fundamentals are likely to remain under stress
In its New Zealand Dairy Seasonal Outlook 2023/24 report, titled The Pressure Is On, report author and senior agricultural analyst Emma Higgins says this forecast is due to farmgate prices catching up to global commodity market trends. She adds that prices are moving lower in 2023 in part due to global milk supply returning to growth in…
Ground-breaking tech reduce methane emissions in cattle by 17 %
The UK government has allocated £30m to technological agriculture projects, including genetic research to reduce methane emissions from cows and the use of drones to monitor animals. The ‘Farming Innovation Programme’ is funding research and development projects to help farmers and growers produce food more sustainably. Up to £30m has been awarded to cutting-edge farming…
High prevalence of galactagogue use in breastfeeding mothers
A recent study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics describes the prevalence of galactagogue use among breastfeeding mothers in the United States and their perceived effects on milk production. Galactagogues are substances used for stimulating milk production. Background According to the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations, infants should be exclusively breastfed…
Actions to improve milk protein percentage in May and June
John McCabe, Teagasc/Aurivo Joint Programme Advisor, looks at the factors affecting and the steps to take to improve milk protein percentage in May and June. Figure 1 below from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) indicates a few different things to us. Firstly, milk protein percentage flat lines for the summer months (red circle). Secondly, milk…
Japanese dairy group warns of possible milk glut
A Japanese dairy industry group says producers fear an oversupply of milk towards winter despite production adjustments in the face of falling demand. The Japan Dairy Association on Friday released its latest supply-demand estimate for the year through March. The association says raw milk production will fall by 1.5 percent on the year to 7.41…
Changing Bio Debuts Microbial Dairy: No Need for Pastures’
Changing Bio has debuted its novel microbial protein-based cream and cheese made from yeast. The products were launched at the 25th China International Bakery Exhibition, the world’s largest professional exhibition for the bakery food and sugar products industry. The news follows the company’s $22 million Series A funding round last year — the largest in…
“In this climate crisis, the dairy industry has no right to exist”
The Jewish holiday of Shavuot, with its popular custom to consume dairy dishes, has become linked with marketing the local dairy industry in Israel, reflected in the packing of supermarket shelves with special offers and festive launches. However, local products that seek to challenge the industry will soon land in Israel’s supermarkets: dairy products without…
Fonterra cuts this season’s milk price-lower price for next season
Fonterra announced a lower opening milk price for farmers next season and also cut its forecast for this season as Chinese demand lags behind pre-pandemic levels. The co-operative expects to pay farmers between $7.25 and $8.75 per kilogram of milk solids for the season starting next month. The $8 per kgMS mid-point, which farmers are…
What’s the global picture for dairy markets?
Dairy advisers have warned of future shortages of milk, with little to no growth in production in many major exporting regions, despite a surplus at present. Global demand is mixed, with a softening requirement reported in Europe and the US, and a slow recovery from China, but there are some growing opportunities from other Asian…
Lab-grown breast milk Co. Biomilq aims to change infant nutrition
Biomilq, a North Carolina-based startup, is working to recreate breast milk outside of the body, a breakthrough that could change the way infant nutrition is understood in America. The company’s seemingly niche innovation took on new resonance amid the infant-formula shortage, which demonstrated the frailty of that essential product. Before the company can fully take…