The cost of farming inputs in the UK has surged by an average of 44% since 2019, according to recent research from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). The study, which analyzed a “basket of goods” representing typical farm expenses, underscores the financial pressures faced by UK farmers as essential costs continue to outpace funding levels.

Greenpeace has filed High Court proceedings against Fonterra, one of New Zealand’s largest dairy companies, challenging the labeling of its Anchor butter as made from “100% grass-fed” cows.

DeLaval has unveiled Titan™, a new teat disinfectant designed for automated spray systems, marking a significant advancement in udder health management for modern dairy operations.

In a strategic move to bolster global animal health, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) are expanding their laboratory resources to enable faster, more accurate detection and diagnosis of animal diseases. This initiative aims to protect not only animal populations but also the livelihoods of farmers worldwide.

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced that changes to the WIC program, aimed at expanding the range of dairy products, including yogurt, will result in a $40 million increase in sales for the dairy industry. This report was made by a DairyNews.today correspondent from the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin.

In a strategic move to enhance its national footprint, Prairie Farms Dairy, a farmer-owned cooperative based in Edwardsville, Illinois, has acquired SmithFoods, an Ohio-based dairy company. Effective immediately, this acquisition encompasses SmithFoods’ manufacturing facilities and operations, broadening Prairie Farms' reach in the dairy and non-dairy product markets.

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack emphasized that the future of small and medium-sized dairy farms depends on adopting innovative approaches, creating additional income streams, and suggested new ideas. This report comes from a DairyNews.today correspondent at the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin.

At the 11th Dr. Verghese Kurien Memorial Oration hosted by XLRI, Amul’s Managing Director, Jayen Mehta, paid homage to the transformative power of cooperative models in India's dairy sector.