milk

Overview of Boux sous Salmaise village with the different buildings of the farm. Photo: Philippe Caldier
05-05-2022 | Article

France: Self-sufficient dairy farm aims for better profits

Aside from a higher level of control over milk price developments, the scale of large dairy cooperatives and corporations allow them to exert more control over price developments. Photo: Canva
04-05-2022 | Article

The power of scale in the dairy industry

A dry climate and the excellent condition of herds are some of the reasons Argentina’s dairy output increased 4% in 2021. Photo: Julián Amé in Buenos Aires, Argentina
18-04-2022 | Article

Argentina’s dairy sector milks improved performance

"The price of raw materials was already increasing before the Russian invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022," Philippe Chotteau, head of the GEB Economy Department of Idele, said at the Idele conference with 250 registrants. Photo: Philippe Caldier
14-04-2022 | News

Idele dairy conference: Impacts of Russian/Ukrainian war

Production in the backyard segment in most Eastern European countries has decreased in the past two decades. In Russia, the number has dropped faster than the authorities are ready to admit. Photo: Leo Tangelder
04-04-2022 | Article

Why is labour such an issue in Eastern Europe?

Photo: Pixabay
31-03-2022 | News

Geopolitical risk raises the stakes for dairy

For many farms, cashflow will be negative in the months ahead as costs are increasing faster than milk prices. Photo: Canva
23-03-2022 | News

War in Ukraine pushes up UK milk prices

Irish Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue said food security was extremely important over the next few weeks and months. “I think one of the most economical things that any farm can do is consider planting some grain this year and they should look at that and consider their options,” he said. Photo: Canva
15-03-2022 | News

Irish dairy farmers told to grow crops due to Russian invasion

The milk pricing system will continue to evolve into the future, and further changes in the system will likely be forthcoming. Photo: Canva
09-03-2022 | Article

United States: Milk pricing and its future

Practical training in Nigeria: Photo: Snorri Sigurdsson
28-02-2022 | Expert opinion

A dairy journey in Africa: Why Nigeria?