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Some farmers can’t find any applicants and the lack of staff has led some farmers to decide to milk less cows. Photo: Hans Prinsen

03-11-2022 | News

Australian dairy farmers unable to find labour

One of the key features of efficient dairy farms is the farmer’s ability to organise and delegate tasks. Photo: Jan Willem Schouten

02-11-2022 | News

5 key factors to improve labour efficiency on dairy farms

In total, the organisation studied milk produced by 50 Russian brands and revealed violations of safety standards in 14% of samples and ‘various defects’ in 40% more samples.

25-10-2022 | News

Milk quality violations in Russia highlighted

Using this test, milk farmers could select enough cows to create an entire herd that will produce hypoallergenic milk, the scientists said. Photo: Shutterstock

19-09-2022 | News

Russia: New test for hypoallergenic milk

ESL milk is the type of milk most recently introduced to the market. It has a refrigerated shelf-life of 15 to 60 days, depending on the raw milk quality. Photo: Shutterstock

05-07-2022 | Article

The evolution of milk pasteurisation

Some international companies with operations in Latin America have a similar model to promote the implementation of sustainable practices. However, the Chilean dairy sector is the first to adopt it as a national strategy to move forward on this issue. Photo: Ronald Hissink

29-06-2022 | Interview

Chile’s new sustainability standards and the impact on dairy

Specialised milk can cooling unit powered by the sun. Photo: Serap

20-06-2022 | Expert opinion

Nigeria: Using the sun to cool milk

David Vonhoff: "I’ve been told that providing shade for cows increases the milk production with 2 litres a day, because of cow comfort.” Photo: David Vonhoff

28-04-2022 | Article

“Shade for cows increases milk production by 2 litres/day”

Biodigestion in the US has been cast as something the small, individual farmer can’t afford, says Michel Wattiaux, Professor of Dairy Systems Management at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Photo: Jan Willem Schouten

18-02-2022 | Article

Sustainability: The small dairy’s place

milk; Shutterstock ID 66641356; PO: DG online

16-02-2022 | News

Russia: The high costs of dairy labelling

Sustainability & Welfare - striking the right balance

Cherkizovo is heavily investing in the environment protection campaign. Photo: Cherkizovo

22-10-2020 | Article

Russia embraces new trends

Photo: Jake Freestone

22-10-2020 | Article

Cover crops create new feed opportunities

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