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There are many reasons for structural change in Germany’s dairy sector, one is the lack of farm succession between generations. Photo: Fred Libochant
22-10 | Article

Changes that reshaped Germany’s dairy sector

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

Leer in North Germany is snow-covered. It is an area for dairy farmers: almost exclusively grassland on clay soil.
22-02 | Article

Happily exchanging one dairy farm for another in Germany

In Germany cities such as Munich, Hamburg, Bremen and Cologne have been brought to a standstill by the farmers, making this one of the biggest protest actions they have ever taken. Photo: Arnoud Korrel
11-01 | News

Farmers protest against subsidy cuts across Germany

The look of the operation is picture perfect, with asphalt around the stables. Photos: Koos Groenewold
03-07-2023 | Article

A dairy farm heading for rapid growth in Germany

The company called Colostrum BioTec, based in Konigsbrunn, Bavaria, says there are many health benefits associated with drinking bovine colostrum. Photo: Canva
15-06-2023 | News

German company promotes benefits of cow colostrum

Germany had the largest dairy cow population within the EU, recording 3.8m animals, accounting for 17% of the total EU. Photo: Canva
26-04-2023 | News

A look at dairy cow numbers across the EU

Herbert Hardege is one of the founding farmers and is the general manager of the dairy and energy businesses. Photo: Chris McCullough
08-11-2022 | Article

How good decisions financially benefit German dairy farm

Nevertheless, contrary to public perception, larger dairy herds were not necessarily associated with poorer animal welfare. Photo: Bert Jansen
12-10-2022 | News

Animal welfare standards: from large to small dairy farms

The line-up of the webinar of May 12, with from left to right Johan den Hartog, GMP+ International; Vincent ter Beek, Misset; Michael Magdovitz, Rabobank; Mark McHugh, AB Agri; and Susanne Fromwald, Donau Soja. - Photo: Company Webcast
18-05-2021 | News

On-demand: Webinar on global vs local sourcing