Global dairy oversupply: Will milk keep on flowing?
Lower farmgate milk prices have not tempered the high levels of milk production globally
Fresh milk
Surviving the squeeze: How dairy farmers can thrive as prices tumble
With milk prices under pressure from oversupply, how can farmers maintain healthy margins?
FMD outbreak in South Africa sparks urgent biosecurity push
Experts warn of cross-border risks and call for coordinated disease control measures
Is New Zealand set to tighten its milk supply regulations?
Fonterra has enjoyed greater commercial and pricing power in recent years - but things may be changing
Opinion
Will Lactalis cut Fonterra’s farmers loose?
A political storm is brewing Down Under as Fonterra’s shareholders vote on the co-op’s megadeal with Lactalis
From counterfeits to consumers: How dairy brands navigate Africa’s volatile economy
Dairy producers in Africa operate in a highly inflationary economic environment through a focus on efficiencies and cost containment
Sustainable September
‘Devastating’ aid cuts and fragmented funding hinder dairy’s climate ambition
Flip-flopping on policy and a lack of targeted funding for sustainability interventions is putting dairy’s green effort at risk
Organic milk is thriving but opportunities still await
There are white spaces across categories and formats plus major M&A potential, says RaboResearch
Radical methane tech tackles dairy’s farm emissions
Proven to destroy up to 90% of dilute methane, Ambient Carbon’s tech could supercharge dairy companies’ climate goals, slash scope 3 emissions
How are Europe’s largest dairy mergers progressing?
We look at the latest European dairy consolidation activity and what it means for the sector
Rising temperatures threaten global milk supply
Even milk is vulnerable to rising temperatures
AI-powered tech turns industrial waste into clean energy - without costing the earth
Wase’s microbe-driven tech is an evolution on traditional ADs that benefits anyone from dairies to distilleries
UK farm-gate milk prices take a tumble
The UK average farm-gate milk prices have fallen between March and April 2025, amid dwindling GB dairy producers and rising milk volumes.
How to get through ICE raids and L-9 audits
Ag employers must avoid panic and know their rights when dealing with immigration enforcement agents, legal expert suggests
Horizon Organic COO on driving ‘meaningful innovation’ and building resiliency in organic dairy
Patricia Stroup joins Horizon Organic with the aim to maximize efficiencies and reinvigorate the company’s brands
Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act set for Senate vote
US dairy has been lobbying to get whole and 2% milk back in schools – and the odds are in favor of passing the bill this year
Fonterra’s consumer arm posts 103% profit increase
Hurrell says ‘it’s the right choice’ to sell the co-op’s consumer business, which recorded the highest YoY operating profit increase across the group in FY25 Q3
Addressing Europe’s mineral deficiencies
How are deficiencies affecting Europeans, and which foods can be fortified?
Whole Milk Act may spell a windfall for US dairy
US legislators are looking into re-introducing whole and 2% milk to US schools - here’s the latest
Baladna taps high protein dairy, Algerian collaboration for growth after Malaysia venture falls through
Qatari dairy giant Baladna is looking to increase its focus on its high-protein products and extend collaboration with the Algerian government, after a previous joint venture in Malaysia came to an end.
China’s milk output forecast to slow for second consecutive year
From tit-for-tat tariffs to record-breaking milk prices, the global dairy industry faces a year of uncertainty and opportunity.
USDA bets on bulk tank testing to curb bird flu spread
The goal is to better inform biosecurity and containment measures and inform state-led efforts to reduce risk to farmworkers.
New UK dairy contract laws under scrutiny as farming unions ‘alarmed’
Changes to rules around pricing and exclusivity ‘would act against the best interests of dairy farmers’, union leaders have warned.
Arla, First Milk, Muller raise farmgate milk prices amidst ‘positive momentum’ in commodity markets
Dairy processors have increased the prices paid to milk suppliers thanks to a rebound in the global dairy market.
Labor shortages squeeze farmers, Arla Foods UK data shows
Data released by the UK’s largest dairy co-op revealed producers continue to grapple with recruitment challenges, impacting milk production and farmer outlook.
USDA raises dairy wholesale price forecasts, revises down production
The US Department of Agriculture has lowered some of its inventory and production forecasts but raised its wholesale price forecasts.
Bovaer’s expansion in Asia gathers pace
The dsm-firmenich-produced feed additive is being trialed in several Asian markets: here’s how things stand.
Lactose-free dairy: A look at labeling standards and recommendations
The lactose-free milk market is in growth, but how are lactose-related packaging claims regulated in major global markets?
EU dairy industry prepares for cooperation as China launches anti-subsidy probe
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce has initiated a high-stakes anti-subsidy investigation targeting specific dairy imports from the EU, escalating trade tensions between the world’s second-largest economy and Europe.
Study sheds light on how heat stress affects cow’s milk
A first of its kind research shows how bacterial populations in cow’s milk are impacted during heat stress, including potential links to milk spoilage and mastitis.
New Zealand abandons plans to price farm emissions – for now
A government policy that could have put some dairy farmers out of business has been postponed – but what are politicians proposing now?
Fonterra enjoys strong Q3, sets FY25 forecast farmgate milk price
The New Zealand co-operative reported increased milk sales and after-tax profits, but expectations for next season remain in the balance.
FDA approves Bovaer for use in US dairy cattle
The methane-reducing feed supplement is expected to launch commercially later this year, Elanco Animal Health Inc. has announced.
Winter washout may lead to mineral deficiencies in cattle
The UK’s wet winter may result in lower levels of minerals that cattle, including grass-fed dairy cows, obtain from forage.
More milk, less carbon: Fat supplement proves a high yielder in commercial dairy trials
A palm-free fat supplement has thrilled farmers and researchers by improving dairy cows' milk production and feed efficiency by a greater margin than was thought possible.
Fonterra to focus on B2B services in sweeping strategic change
The New Zealand co-operative is set to offload some of its best-known consumer brands to create ‘a simpler, higher-performing’ business.
US dairy farmers to receive financial relief over bird flu outbreak
Around two months since the first detection of H5N1 in dairy cattle, the federal government is set to provide financial aid to affected producers.
Smart reproduction management could boost milk sustainability, farm income
A study has found that dairy producers may reduce milk production’s carbon footprint while boosting revenues if they improve their reproduction management practices.
Slurry bugs help Leprino Foods UK cut emissions, boost forage milk yield
The major mozzarella producer is unleashing a blend of slurry-eating bacteria and fungi that help produce bioactive fertilizer whilst also enhancing soil health.
US recycling laws ‘a growing pain point’ for food producers, says FoodChain ID
With regulators pushing for improved recyclability and reduced packaging waste, how should manufacturers navigate the latest regulations and packaging trends?
‘Unbelievably cynical’: Will there be no exit scheme for Irish dairy?
Ireland has seemingly scrapped proposals to compensate dairy farmers who leave their trade, the ag minister stating there were ‘other options’ to reduce the country's agricultural emissions.
Antibiotic use in dairy: Could traces in milk put consumers at risk?
When antibiotics are used for livestock, it can put consumers at risk of developing antimicrobial resistance, for example in dairy when traces can get into milk. Regulations, therefore, are vital.
Bovine influenza: Import rules tightened as virus detected in 8 US states
The number of cases of affected dairy cows has grown to 24 as 18 states announced import restrictions.
Bird flu in cows ‘remarkably unremarkable’ as experts call for calmness
Experts have moved swiftly to dissipate producer and consumer anxiety as new cases of bird flu-positive dairy cattle emerge.
First human case of bird flu due to exposure to ill dairy cows recorded in the US
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) confirmed the first cow-to-human transmission of the novel avian influenza virus in Texas. Suspected cases of cow-to-cow transmission also emerge.
Bird flu in US dairy: What we know so far plus tips for producers (updated)
We round-up the facts around the HPAI outbreak affecting some US dairy herds, what farmers should do now to bolster biosecurity, and what all this means for milk supply and public health.
Arla, Kraft Heinz, Unilever grilled by UK parliamentary committee over ‘greedflation, profiteering’
The bosses of major food companies were pressed about increasing their profits as consumers struggled with food affordability. Dairy and agriculture industry reps were also questioned about the impact of inflation on farmers.
Rabobank predicts ‘better year’ for dairy farmers
Margins are widely tipped to strengthen on the back of higher production and increased dairy commodity prices, though concerns about China imports remain and Argentina’s output remains low.
Walmart announces plans for third milk processing plant
The retailer will open in Texas a third owned and operated facility in 2026, expanding the corporation’s milk processing footprint beyond Indiana and Georgia.
UK: Arla, Müller, Wyke and more increase farmgate milk prices
The start of 2024 has been marked by steady milk price increases in the UK after a year of reductions.