Why are milk prices so high?
Milk prices have hit their highest marks since 2014, but high feed and production costs have eaten away at dairy farmers' profits. But why are the milk prices so high?
US Dairy Sees Productivity Increase Faster in Large Farms and Across Southwestern States
Productivity in dairy operations grew fastest for larger farms, those with more than 1,000 milk cows, and farms in the West and Southwest United States. The latest report from
UK-India trade deal: Prospects for agriculture
The UK and India have now started negotiating a free trade deal. In this article, we consider the implications for agriculture. An Enhanced Trade Partnership (ETP) between the UK and
Alcohol made from cheese waste could help fix dairy’s whey problem.
Producing one pound of hard cheese creates nine pounds of whey — the liquid byproduct that’s left when milk is curdled and strained — and while large-scale cheesemakers often turn
New Zealand dairy exporters optimistic about China market potentials as RCEP came into effect
New Zealand Trade and Export Growth Minister Damien O'Connor estimated that RCEP enforcement plus the upcoming entry into force of an upgraded free trade agreement between the two countries would
Sri Lanka: Food and Forex crisis
Sri Lanka, an island off the southern tip of India, is in the midst of one of the worst financial crises to hit the country since it became independent in
India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement: Dairy goods kept out of FTA
The details of the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) show New Delhi, which taxes bovine meat and chicken imports at 30%, will trim the duty to 27% in the
Philippines bats for higher milk production
The Philippines is aiming to increase its milk production amid the growing demand for the commodity. During the Philippine Carabao Center's (PCC) 29th anniversary, Agriculture Secretary William Dar challenged the
Dodla Dairy buys Sri Krishna Milks for Rs 50 crore; shares soothing after jumping nearly 16% post acquisition
Shares of Dodla Dairy Ltd on Monday 21st March surged nearly 16% after the company acquired Sri Krishna Milks Pvt Ltd for Rs 50 crore (USD 6.56 million). The stock
Dairy Sector – Kenya
Kenya's dairy sector is estimated at 14% of Kenya's agricultural GDP. Milk is primarily produced by smallholder dairy farmers who account for 56% of total output. It is estimated that the
