Dairygold and Teagasc Launch Four-Year Dairy Farm Programme
Ireland: Dairygold and Teagasc have launched a new four-year Joint Programme aimed at helping Dairygold milk suppliers develop profitable, sustainable and resilient dairy farming businesses. The initiative will run until 2029 and represents a major investment in technical knowledge, farm development and the long-term future of dairy farming across the Dairygold catchment area. The programme […]
Rangeelo Kashi Festival Highlights Dairy Innovation at BHU
Varanasi: Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development Minister Dharmpal Singh inaugurated ‘Rangeelo Kashi’, a two-day mega rural festival at Banaras Hindu University (BHU), bringing together farmers, dairy experts, researchers, policymakers, entrepreneurs, cooperatives, startups and rural enterprises to highlight opportunities in livestock, agriculture and dairy development. The festival is being organised by the National Dairy Development Board […]
Fonterra and Synlait Face Contrasting New Zealand Dairy Outlooks
New Zealand’s dairy industry is heading into an important reporting period with two major processors, Fonterra and Synlait Milk, facing markedly different financial and strategic circumstances. While Fonterra enters the reporting period following improvements in its balance sheet and operating performance, Synlait continues to focus on financial stabilization after a period of significant liquidity pressure, […]
ADF Warns Woolworths Imports Could Pressure Australian Dairy
Australia’s dairy industry is facing renewed concerns over imported dairy products being sold through major supermarket chains, with the Australian Dairy Farmers (ADF) criticizing Woolworths’ sourcing and packaging practices. ADF President Ben Bennett has raised concerns about home-brand cheese and butter manufactured in the United States and sold by the supermarket. According to Bennett, some […]
Saputo Shifts Focus to Dairy Protein and High-Margin Products
Saputo is sharpening its focus on high-margin dairy categories as global demand for dairy protein continues to expand across nutrition, healthcare and functional food applications. The company sees the growth in dairy protein as a structural shift in consumer demand rather than a temporary dietary trend. According to Colizza, global demand for dairy protein remains […]
Cheese Barrels Rise as Butter and Dry Whey Prices Hold Steady
The U.S. dairy market delivered mixed signals during the latest midweek trading session, with cheese, butter and dry whey showing different price movements across the CME cash dairy complex. Cheese barrels strengthened while blocks edged lower, butter remained unchanged despite heavy trading activity, and dry whey held steady amid balanced supply conditions. Cheese Market Shows […]
Dairygold Raises August Milk Price to 39c/L
Dairygold has increased its quoted milk price for August supplies by 0.5c/L, taking the payment to 39c/L for milk supplied by its farmers in Ireland. The August quoted price is based on standard constituents of 3.3% protein and 3.6% butterfat. The figure includes sustainability and quality payments, as well as VAT. According to Dairygold, the […]
Kenya Invests $11 Million to Strengthen Dairy Infrastructure
The Kenyan government is investing US$11.02 million (KES 1.428 billion) in dairy infrastructure to reduce production costs, minimize milk losses and improve farmer incomes, according to Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe. Kagwe outlined the investment while responding to parliamentary questions on the agriculture sector. A major component of the programme is the installation of 230 […]
Bill Gates-Backed Rumin8 Develops Technology to Cut Cattle Methane
Cattle methane emissions are drawing increasing attention as researchers, agricultural companies and climate investors explore ways to reduce the environmental impact of livestock production. Among the technologies being developed is a feed additive from Australian start-up Rumin8, which has received backing from Breakthrough Energy Ventures, the climate investment firm founded by Bill Gates. Rumin8 is […]
IFF Launches Omni-Bos PHY to Improve Dairy Feed Efficiency
International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) has launched Omni-Bos™ PHY, a phytase enzyme developed specifically for dairy cattle to improve nutrient utilization and feed efficiency. The technology is initially being introduced across the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific markets. IFF says the enzyme is designed to help dairy cows extract greater nutritional value from existing feed […]
