H5N1 bird flu has been detected in Western Australia for the first time, with a dead brown skua found in Cape Le Grand national park. While the risk to humans is low, authorities are monitoring the situation closely. The virus has previously spread globally and rarely infects humans.
Dairy executives warn of another milk price increase by July or August, potentially 3-4%, if El Niño and a deficient monsoon worsen fodder shortages and impact milk production. Prices already rose 2-3% in May.
Vinamilk đã giành 5 giải thưởng tại World Dairy Innovation Awards 2026 ở Barcelona, bao gồm Sữa tốt nhất dành cho trẻ em và Sản phẩm dinh dưỡng đổi mới xuất sắc nhất. Đây là lần đầu tiên một doanh nghiệp giành nhiều giải thưởng như vậy, cho thấy sự chuyển dịch của Vinamilk sang các giải pháp dinh dưỡng cá nhân hóa và giá trị gia tăng.
Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) announced Wednesday it will close its St. Albans milk processing plant and adjoining creamery, impacting approximately 80 employees. The closure, effective August 17, is attributed to broader operational changes within DFA and the struggling dairy industry in Vermont.
UK inflation remained at 2.8% in the year to May, defying expert expectations of a rise to 3%. Food price inflation slowed to a 17-month low of 2.2%, while transport costs saw the fastest annual rise since December 2022.
UK inflation remained at 2.8% in the year to May, defying expert expectations of a rise. Food price inflation slowed to a 17-month low, but transport costs saw the fastest annual rise since December 2022. Analysts suggest a US-Iran peace deal may temper future increases.
Following an investigation by "Kalla fakta" that revealed abuse of dairy cows, one man has been banned from owning any animals. The ban is indefinite and preventative, not a legal punishment. The other man involved in the abuse was acquitted in court but remains under observation.
Mother Dairy is launching India's first naturally degradable milk pouch for its cow milk variant in Delhi-NCR, aiming to tackle plastic pollution from packaging that escapes recycling streams.
Mother Dairy introduces India's first naturally degradable milk pouch, set to launch in Delhi-NCR on June 5. The packaging breaks down into natural elements in soil within years, addressing plastic waste without price increases.
A three-year rewilding project on a former dairy farm in east Somerset has led to a significant increase in wildlife, with recorded bird species rising from 67 to 94 and butterfly species from 11 to 24. The Heal Somerset site is also home to more small mammals and 15 bat species.
Farmers and cafe owners in rural Queensland express growing dissatisfaction with traditional parties, citing issues like housing and immigration. Many are considering or already supporting Pauline Hanson's One Nation party, drawn to its policies and perceived authenticity, though some remain critical of Hanson's past actions.
Dutch Minister Silvio Erkens visited Beijing to discuss dairy market performance and future cooperation. He met with FrieslandCampina and visited a supermarket, emphasizing the quality and safety of Dutch dairy products for Chinese consumers.
Amul and Mother Dairy increase milk prices by ₹2/litre due to higher operational costs, affecting various variants and potentially influencing food inflation.
One of Australia's biggest dairy manufacturers, Bega, is warning about soaring food inflation, as the war in the Middle East disrupts global supply chains.
An Australian dairy program in Indonesia is helping farmers in West Java boost production after a devastating foot-and-mouth disease outbreak.
The Murray-Darling Basin Plan is under review, but with submissions due to close today, we take a step back in time to remember when dried lake beds were turning acidic, dairy farmers were selling up, and there was talk of water carting for Adelaide.
Srinagar's agricultural university has welcomed Swiss Saanen goats, sparking immense interest for their high milk yield with less feed. These docile animals, capable of producing five to six litres daily, are being studied for their adaptability to Kashmir's climate and potential for crossbreeding with local breeds. Researchers believe they could revolutionize dairy farming, even for urban households.
The Bihar cabinet approved renaming Patna Zoo and a dairy technology institute, previously named after Sanjay Gandhi, and greenlit construction of four major roads, including two along the Ganga.
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal stated India has never offered tariff concessions in the dairy sector under any free trade agreement, including pacts with EU, UK, Australia, and New Zealand. He cited the need to protect small Indian farmers with limited cattle from large foreign farms. The India-New Zealand FTA includes investment arrangements allowing NZ firms to import dairy raw materials, process them in India, and re-export 100% of products without entering the domestic market.
Mother Dairy aims for over 20% revenue growth in FY27, targeting Rs 24,000 crore by focusing on premium products, quick commerce expansion, and a Rs 2,000 crore capital expenditure plan.
Oil prices fall on ceasefire extension but stay near $100 a barrel as strait of Hormuz remains closedFood price inflation has also picked up again, to an annual rate of 3.7% last month, up from 3.3% in February.Chocolate and confectionery, meat, fish, and soft drinks became dearer, while bread and cereals, and dairy products pulled the inflation rate lower. Continue reading...
