Halter’s virtual fencing technology has just launched in the US, where it insists it can help the beef and dairy industries become more productive and more sustainable. And despite concerns from some – but not all – welfare groups, the company’s system...
The Humane Transport of Farmed Animals Act will address ‘lax federal regulations’ that are allowing farm animals to travel interstate in ‘inhumane and cruel’ conditions.
The unknown illness that struck dairy herds in the Texas panhandle has been identified as highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) as federal agencies work around the clock to contain the spread and minimize the impact to farmers.
The UK’s post-Brexit import controls are finally being implemented from January 31, 2024. But while their introduction will level the playing field for EU exporters who had enjoyed a relatively frictionless process until now, the additional cost and regulatory...
The dairy major is supporting a new study into the efficacy of a red seaweed oil extract that could be less carbon-intensive to produce whilst also capable of reducing enteric methane by up to 80%.
Among the legislation announced alongside the King’s Speech on Tuesday was a ban on the export of UK livestock for fattening and slaughter. The decision, if it gets through Parliament, will have a keen impact on both animal welfare and animal agriculture...
British agritech company Mootral and UK-based ice cream parlor Ruby Violet have partnered to offer what they call ‘the world’s first ice cream made with climate-friendly milk’.
California’s dairy industry could reach net-zero before the end of the decade through ‘aggressive’ methane mitigation, according to a peer-reviewed study.
By examining barn microclimates and tracking dairy cows’ physiological status, researchers will gain unique insight into the importance of shed design in mitigating heat stress.
The methane-inhibiting feed additive has led to a 28% average reduction of methane emissions following a six-month trial at FrieslandCampina dairy farms.
The start-up’s real-time animal tracking and environmental monitoring tech is at the heart of a unique British research scheme into how barn design affects cow welfare
Researchers from Canada are working to develop the first ever digital tool that would help farmers identify risk factors in lactating cows and prevent the onset of metabolic diseases.
With the fall comes cold and flu season, but whilst coughing in humans may not be an immediate sign of danger, bovines exhibiting this behavior could be harboring a much more serious disease.
Agroninja Beefie has developed a smartphone app that can weigh cattle with up to 95% accuracy through simply taking a picture. The Hungarian startup’s technology hit the market over the summer and is expanding globally.
The Philippines Department of Agriculture (DA) is aiming to cut dairy imports, and has given dairy farmers on the island of Bohol P30m ($580,000) in starter funds.
Growing demand for free-range, grass-fed milk has led to Southern Pastures LP – New Zealand’s largest dairy farmland fund – becoming a shareholder of Westland Milk Products – New Zealand’s second largest dairy co-operative.
DN2K has introduced an expanded pilot program for dairy producers to trial its farm data management platform DairyInsight following its launch in October 2017.
Effective January 1, 2018, Finnish dairy company Valio is paying one cent extra per liter to farmers who have proven to the company they are committed to responsible dairy production.
SomaDetect, a dairy technology startup measuring milk quality and cow health, will launch its business in the US with a new office and pilot program with 10 dairy farms in the State of New York in early January 2018.
Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, has donated a portable motorized milking machine to FrieslandCampina WAMCO, while praising the company as the biggest investor in Nigeria’s dairy sector.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW) has started a two-year “virtual dairy farm brain” project that will use artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze data in real time helping dairy farmers improve their management decisions.
Northern Norway can be at the forefront of creating climate-efficient milk production in the future, according to Harald Volden, professor of environmental and biological sciences at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) in Ås.
An independently-audited report into New Zealand’s dairy farmers’ environmental challenges says ‘significant progress’ has been made in the three years since a water accord was adopted, but more progress is needed, according to the country’s Green Party.
Thymox has closed a $4.6m Series B financing round led by Cycle Capitol Management and Desjardins Innovatech and will use the funds to accelerate the company’s international expansion.
On average, a Danish dairy cow calves once a year. However, a recent study at Aarhus University suggests fewer calvings and extended milking periods may be more advantageous.
A fair-trade milk scheme where shoppers set fair prices for farmers has seen initial success with its C'est qui le patron? (Who is the boss) brand selling five million cartons of milk in four months.
A $1.4m grant from the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture has been given to a team of university researchers looking to help and maintain cow health on organic dairy farms.
Dairy can get a bad rap in debates on animal welfare and sustainability, but it’s time the conversation became more nuanced, says 100% grass-fed, organic and “unapologetically full-fat” dairy brand Maple Hill Creamery, which is now available in 6,000...
US milk production is still on the rise, according to a September inventory report by the National Agricultural Statistics Service, which indicated a 2.1% increase compared to 2015 reaching a total of 16.7bn lbs of milk.
Swiss milk processor Emmi has set itself specific objectives in four sustainability-related areas. These objectives have been defined in conjunction with various stakeholders, including WWF Switzerland.
Exhibiting at the World Dairy Expo this week in Madison, Wisconsin, Dairy Quality Inc. showcased Dairy Health Check, the company’s latest mobile technology for dairy farmers to better monitor the health of their herds and quality of milk production.
Nestlé has launched the ‘Kiri Govi Diriya’ dairy development program, with 3,000 Sri Lankan dairy farmers receiving training and development tools to learn about modern technologies and best practices.
