Articles by Ruud Peys

A closer look: H5N1 and cow milk pasteurisation
03-07 | News

A closer look: H5N1 and cow milk pasteurisation

When fully established, Greengate Biogas will produce nearly 1.8 TWh per year of biomethane across multiple projects, representing approximately 3.5% of Ireland’s current natural gas demand. Photo: Canva
27-06 | News

Over 2,000 Irish livestock farmers needed for biogas plants

Dairy farmers need a strong signal from their milk processor that they understand the pressures on them. Photo: Canva
17-06 | News

Irish farmers demand higher milk price

The project aims to meet 50% of Algeria's national demand for powdered milk. Photo: Canva
28-05 | News

Qatari dairy developing record milk powder plant in Algeria

The Agency recommends adopting a system of five welfare levels, from the highest (A) to the lowest (E). Level E corresponds solely to compliance with the requirements imposed by European legislation on animal welfare, whether during rearing, transport or slaughter. Photo: Canva
13-05 | News

Why current animal welfare labelling is not enough

German dairy farmers are, like their colleagues in many other countries, confronted by a steady decline in the consumption of their products. Photo: Canva
29-04 | News

2,400 German dairy farmers quit in 2023

. Dairy farmers are having a dreadful time with the desperate weather conditions. Photo: Canva
19-04 | Article

Persistent rain a major concern for dairy farmers in Ireland

In France last year 5% of dairy farmers stopped with organic milk production and either returned to the production of conventional milk or left dairy altogether. Photo: Canva
01-04 | News

France produces 4.5% less organic milk

Although the spread of EHD in France has slowed significantly in these winter months, the number of infected farms in France is still nearing 4,000. Photo: Hans Prinsen
16-02 | News

France increases compensation for livestock farmers

Irish dairy companies but also their farmers/members should start to worry, the president of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association ICSMA Denis Drennan said earlier. He explained that the steep fall in production figures for 2023 was down to a number of factors. Photo: Canva
30-01 | News

Irish milk production is in sharp decline

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Ruud Peys International journalist