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There has been a shortage of butter in several Latvian regions. Photo: Canva
20-12 | News

Butter shortage in the Baltic region

On the consumer market, sales of organic dairy, like all other such food products, are continuously declining. Photo: Canva
19-12 | News

Organic milk now represents under 5% of milk production in France

Some of the buildings at the Arla farm in Damau, Kaduna state, Nigeria. Photos: Arla Foods
18-12 | Expert opinion

Debunking a myth: ‘You can’t successfully import foreign cattle breeds into Africa’

Costs linked to the reduction in emissions must not be borne solely by farmers and consumers, according to a new report by the UK government’s Environment and Climate Change committee. Photo: Koos Groenewold
17-12 | News

UK government: methane reductions must not come at a cost

The 3+3 cubicle barn is simple in design with 240 cubicles date from 2001. Photos: Misset Publishing
16-12 | Article

Swedish dairy farmer goes for a profit of 10%

In early November, the Russian Agricultural Ministry opposed imposing price caps on dairy products in response to market turmoil. Photo: Canva
13-12 | News

Price caps in Russia’s dairy industry

National Farmers’ Union president, Tom Bradshaw, said the farmers are prepared to continue protesting through to the spring. Photo: Canva
13-12 | News

UK farmers cause London gridlock in huge tractor protest

Increasing milking frequency to up to 3 times per day increases milk yield. Photo: Canva
12-12 | Article

7 factors that impact milk production and quality

Mycotoxin special 2025: Coming soon  
12-12 | Article

Mycotoxin special 2025: Coming soon  

Cows that suckle their calves have a reduced risk of some post-calving diseases and a retained foetal membrane. Photo: Canva
12-12 | News

New European initiative for increased cow and calf welfare

Results of the study showed that in Florida, most cows that remained in the herd for more than 5 lactations (14.5% of total cow records) were born during cool months compared with cows born during hot months. Photo: Canva
11-12 | News

How birth season can help with cow longevity

Photo: Canva
11-12 | Article

Mycotoxin special 2025: Coming soon  

This new Federal Order is in combination with the USDA’s 24 April Federal Order, which requires compulsory testing of milking cows before they are moved to another state. Photo: Canva
10-12 | News

Bird flu: Milk testing across the US to stop H5N1

The expected increase in cheese production in 2025 will come at the expense of butter, non-fat dry milk, and whole milk powder production. Photo: Jan Willem Schouten  
10-12 | News

EU dairy forecast 2025

Calf ranches – why business is booming in the US
09-12 | Article

Calf ranches – why business is booming in the US

The Chinese push towards self-sufficiency in dairy products promises to tremendously impact global trade. Photo: Canva
06-12 | News

As China focusses on self-sufficiency, Poland looks to new dairy markets