Industry & Markets

Every dairy cow has an optimal DPL which maximises her expected profitability over multiple lactations, notes De Vries, but it s not possible for farmers to accurately determine this without a reliable tool. Photo: Mark Pasveer

22-04-2021 | Article

Best dry period length for maximised milk production

Soy milk. Photo: Pixabay

19-04-2021 | Article

Dairy product alternatives: What is the situation?

Dr Frank Mitloehner, a professor at University of California, Davis, believes one of the main reasons that smaller dairy farms are disappearing in the US is ever-tightening profit margins. Photo: Ruud Ploeg

15-04-2021 | Article

A closer look at consolidation in the US

Photo: Pixabay

15-04-2021 | News

Higher dairy costs with mandatory recycling in Russia

Snorri Sigurdsson, senior project manager at Arla Foods, tells us more about how rapidly the sector is taking shape with some farms boasting tens of thousands of cows. Photo: Arla Foods

14-04-2021 | Interview

“You would not expect farms in the deserts of China”

By measuring SOC now, and repeating the exercise in 3 to 5 years, farmers will be able to benchmark progress and understand the impact of any management practices implemented on SOC. Photo: Joris Telders

06-04-2021 | Article

Carbon storage in soils can be measured

To discern an animal s emotional state, a tremendous amount of gathered data has to be analysed and the correct computer algorithm used to develop proper software. Photo: Mark Pasveer

02-04-2021 | Article

Measuring animal emotions – and why it matters

VIV Asia has been postponed to 2022. Photo: Koos Groenewold

01-04-2021 | News

VIV Asia postponed

Future of dairy hopeful but bumps along the way

30-03-2021 | News

Future of dairy hopeful but bumps along the way

A kayaker tries to lead a cow to safety. Photo: Oscar Watson-Sutherland

26-03-2021 | News

Dairy farmers hit by flood disaster in eastern Australia

Interviews

From field to feed: tackling mycotoxins and protecting animal health

30-06 | Interview

From field to feed: tackling mycotoxins and protecting animal health

Despite animal health and climate challenges impacting milk supply and inflationary and trade challenges impacting dairy demand, the sector remains resilient, says Mary Ledman, global dairy strategist at RaboResearch. Photo: Canva

26-06 | Interview

“Demand for dairy remains resilient in 2025”

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