milk production
A tougher emissions directive
Dairy should keep a focus on the EU’s proposed industrial emissions directive as it may impact the sector, Keith Nuthall report
Looking ahead in Brazil
The South American giant’s dairy industry aims for recovery under its new president. Mauro Fernandes, in São Paulo reports
ESL strong in Austrian organic milk sector
The trend towards regional and organic products remains strong in Austria, with 2% or 12.2 million kg more organic milk than in 2020.
Dairy costs of production to increase to beyond 40ppl
Recent analysis by Kite Consulting confirms that dairy farm costs of production will continue to rise considerably in the coming months, with break-even milk prices likely to exceed 40ppl later this year.
Swiss dairy becoming more sustainable
Swiss dairy groups Emmi and Nestlé are working with milk producer organisations Aaremilch and the Central Swiss Milk Producers (ZMP), in launching the KlimaStaR Milch resource project.
Baladna QPSC to build large scale dairy facility in the Philippines
The Philippines, through the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Trade and Industry, has partnered with Baladna Qatar Public Shareholding Company (QPSC) for the establishment of a US$500 million integrated dairy facility.
DBV has plans for the quality mark system
On Milk, the specialist forum of the German Farmers Association (DBV) held at the end of January, discussions centred on industry communication for German milk producers.
Hochwald aims for zero on German test farm
German dairy Hochwald together with Nestlé, has started a climate milk farm in Germany, aiming to reduce the footprint of an agricultural operation to zero emissions.
Global milk production sees first growth decrease since 2019
According to the latest research from Rabobank, global milk production is down, with growth expected to dip into negative territory in the final quarter of 2021.
Serbian milk producer finds success with up-to-the-minute block system from KHS
After a fire at Imlek’s site, the company’s milk production is now back up and running with a new KHS aseptic filler and a block system featuring the latest in stretch blow moulding technology.
US government supports local herders in Senegal to build milk production capacity
The United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) West Africa Trade & Investment Hub has awarded a $518,000 co-investment grant to La Laiterie du Berger, allowing the company to source milk from 1,150 new herders.
Eating Somerset Cheddar could reduce carbon footprint
Wyke Farms’ ‘Net Positive Farming’ sustainability study finds that eating cheddar from Somerset could cut consumers’ cheese consumption carbon footprint by 55%.
Uelzena publishes “Designing the future together” sustainability report
Uelzena Group’s new report focuses on greenhouse gas emissions along the value-added chain, the impact of the pandemic on the working and business world, and sustainable milk production.
Looking at the future
The news that Danish dairy co-operative Arla is building a commercial dairy farm in Nigeria, where it will also train 1,000 farmers to help supply the giant nation with dairy products, is a good one. In a way, this is always what dairy is about. Feeding people nutritiously, at low cost, and giving them a livelihood.