Industry & Markets

"More than 70% of dairy products from Russia are counterfeits. Milk, for example, everything is added to it, nothing is natural. And we consume it all. So, what future awaits us after this? After all, food security should be at the forefront of everything," Talgat Baimurinov, chairman of the agricultural committee at the business union Atameken

06-10-2023 | News

Kazakhstan’s issues with poor milk quality imports

Dairy Diary: September business update

02-10-2023 | News

Dairy Diary: September business update

In Ukraine a Kharkiv-based state farm, Kutuzovka, lost half of its 2,000-strong herd due to the shelling and now struggles to get back on its feet. Photo: Canva

29-09-2023 | News

Impact of shelling on dairy operations in Russia-Ukraine

While big players like Fonterra and Saputo experienced a strong first quarter, European dairy producers faced challenges in the first half of 2023. Photo: Canva

25-09-2023 | News

Dairy industry trends and challenges in 2023

Caught between soaring costs and weak consumers' purchasing power, dairy industry organizations across Eastern Europe have been repeatedly appealing to the authorities seeking help. Photo: Canva

19-09-2023 | Article

Eastern European dairy demand, concerns, profits

Dairy trade growth into the [SEA] region slowed to just 1.4% average annual growth during the pandemic (from 2020 to 2022), down on a compound annual growth rate of 3.3% over the past decade. Photo: Canva

18-09-2023 | News

Southeast Asia a ‘bright spot’ for dairy exporters

Led by Professor Andrew Dowsey, from Bristol Veterinary School, the study plans to use AI to monitor social interactions of cattle around early detection of mastitis and lameness. Photo: Canva

15-09-2023 | News

Developments in deep learning and AI to combat mastitis

A recent survey by the National Farmers’ Union found that almost 10% of dairy producers are likely to stop producing milk by 2025, with smallest producers – those that produce less than 1m litres a year - being the hardest hit. Photo: Canva

12-09-2023 | News

UK dairy producers quit as financial situation worsens

From 1 January 2024, the Russian government will subsidise 100% of the logistics costs of the export of several categories of dairy products, including cheese, butter and dry whey.

08-09-2023 | News

Russia to fully subsidise logistics costs for dairy

Interviews

Organic Dairy, Ukraine: “Despite the crisis, the industry is resilient”

27-11-2024 | Interview

Organic Dairy, Ukraine: “Despite the crisis, the industry is resilient”

Dr Gaetano Blanda, Evonik: “1 plus 1 is 2, also in animal nutrition”

22-10-2024 | Interview

Dr Gaetano Blanda, Evonik: “1 plus 1 is 2, also in animal nutrition”

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