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The Agency recommends adopting a system of five welfare levels, from the highest (A) to the lowest (E). Level E corresponds solely to compliance with the requirements imposed by European legislation on animal welfare, whether during rearing, transport or slaughter. Photo: Canva
13-05-2024 | News

Why current animal welfare labelling is not enough

The researchers found that by using some nutritional supplements, such as brown seaweed, garlic, and tannins, it is possible to modulate metabolism and reduce methane emissions. Photo: Herbert Wiggerman
06-12-2023 | News

Serbia: Methane-reducing feed additive based on brown algae

More support should be given for technological solutions that could reduce the labour needed on farm and increasing the attractiveness of dairy farming for the younger generation, making renewal more likely. Photo: Canva
29-11-2023 | News

Challenges, opportunities and prospects for EU dairy

Ukraine needs to increase industrial milk production to at least 5 million tonnes per year from the current 2.7 million tons, said Vadim Chagarovsky, head of the Ukrainian Union. Photo: Canva
24-11-2023 | News

Ukrainian dairy wants deeper integration with the EU

In the EU - some nations have domestic legal requirements for dairy cattle welfare, while in others it is left to industry standards or niche production requirements that are linked to various premium labels. Photo: Mark Pasveer
16-10-2023 | News

Comparing dairy cow welfare standards across Europe

In the UK, food prices rose by 16.9% in 2022 and soared in early 2023 (+33% for milk, +39% for cheddar cheese in April 2023). Photo: Canva
21-08-2023 | Article

Overview of dairy inflation in Europe

Since the second quarter of 2022, Russian dairy companies have been actively exploring trade opportunities with other countries. The EU Council aims to close loopholes so that goods and technology prohibited under the previous sanctions don't reach Russia via nations that trade with the EU. Photo: Canva
21-07-2023 | News

Fresh EU sanctions to have major impact on Russian dairy

Since early 2000, Zimbabwe has been struggling to meet its annual milk production forcing the southern Africa nation to import its dairy products from mostly from South Africa and Belgium, a major dent for a country going through some economic challenges. Photo: Canva
14-07-2023 | News

How Zimbabwe is boosting milk production

In 2022, Ukraine enjoyed a strong rise in dairy export to the European Union, with supplies totalling $102 million. Photo: Canva
26-05-2023 | News

Zooming in to Ukraine’s dairy industry

Western European countries like the Netherlands and Germany already produce less milk. Due to this, extensive production (lower quantities) is preferred, as dairy herds are expected to decline even further and lead to a decrease in EU milk production of 0.2% per year by 2032. Photo: Canva
04-05-2023 | News

Challenges in the western dairy industry