Dairy & Ruminant
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Close to US$1.08 billion worth of meat imports entered Vietnam in first eight months this year
Vietnam spent nearly US$1.08 billion on imports of meat and meat products in the first eight months of 2024, according to the General Department of Customs.
Monday, September 30, 2024
China moves to stabilise beef and dairy production amid falling prices
China's Ministry of Agriculture announced measures to stabilise beef and dairy production, boost consumption, and provide support for farmers, as declining prices drive small producers out of business, Reuters reported.
Monday, September 30, 2024
Plan to set up large dairy farm in Indonesia sparks concerns of environmental impact
A proposal to import cows and open a large dairy farm in Indonesia to support president-elect Prabowo Subianto's trademark free meal programme has sparked concerns about its potential impact on the environment and climate, with experts urgi ...
Monday, September 30, 2024
South Korea seeks to commercialise genetic diagnostic kit for LSD next year
South Korea's agricultural ministry said on September 25 that it plans to commercialise a genetic diagnostic kit for lumpy skin disease (LSD) next year, designed to selectively cull infected cattle rather than destroying the entire herd.
Monday, September 30, 2024
New Philippine law signed by president targets agriculture smuggling, hoarding
Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on September 26 signed a new law to combat agricultural smuggling, profiteering, and hoarding, making food more affordable and accessible, and providing better income to local farmers.
Friday, September 27, 2024
Philippines launches US$39.2-million climate resiliency programme to support farmers
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) has announced the launch of a US$39.2-million climate resiliency programme aimed at assisting 1.25 million farmers in five vulnerable regions across the country, Business World reported.
Friday, September 27, 2024
Fonterra announces lift in Farmgate Milk Price, FY2025 earnings guidance
Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd on September 25 announced a 50 cent lift in its 2024/25 forecast Farmgate Milk Price midpoint to $9.00 per kgMS and FY2025 earnings guidance of 40-60 cents per share.
Friday, September 27, 2024
USPOULTRY accepting board research initiative pre-proposals on further understanding avian influenza
USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation are accepting research pre-proposals from colleges, universities, and research facilities through November 1, on further understanding highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).
Friday, September 27, 2024
Fonterra allocates $150 million for new cool store at Taranaki, New Zealand site
Fonterra on September 18 announced a further investment in its operations with around $150 million earmarked for a new cool store at its Whareroa site in Taranaki, New Zealand.
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Released footage showing cow abuse at England, UK dairies prompts action by M&S and Muller
M&S and Müller have taken action following the publication of footage showing dairy cow abuse at England, UK dairies supplying their businesses.
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Grants by Netherlands to help crop, livestock farmers who relocate to cut nitrogen pollution
The government of the Netherlands has launched new grants for crop and livestock farmers who wish to innovate or relocate to reduce nitrogen pollution in Natura 2000 areas.
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Concerns over bird flu spread as California, US reports new cases in dairy herds
After three more herds in California, US, tested positive for bird flu, questions are being raised about whether the true extent of the outbreak in the US is larger than recognised, given the lack of biosecurity and limited testing, The Gua ...
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
China hit by severe milk glut
China is awash in unwanted milk as falling birth rates and cost-conscious consumers have cut demand even as dairy farms expanded in recent years, forcing smaller farmers out of business and squeezing shipments into the world's top importer.
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Liquidation hits more than 500 milk cooperatives in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, India
Over 502 milk cooperative societies in Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu, India, have gone into liquidation in the last several years due to poor management skills, lack of enough member-milk farmers, and a rise in the number of private dairy c ...
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Ajinomoto-Danone partnership aims to cut dairy sector's greenhouse gas emissions
Food companies Ajinomoto and Danone unveiled on September 19 a partnership to reduce the dairy industry's greenhouse gas emissions.

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