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.

Northern Victoria’s dairy farms emerged as the most profitable in the state during the 2023-24 financial year, according to the latest Dairy Farm Monitor report. The annual report, which surveyed 80 dairy farmers from northern Victoria, western Victoria, and Gippsland, reveals that average profits across Victorian dairy farms surpassed the long-term average for the fifth consecutive year.

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.

Danone Specialized Nutrition Cambodia, a subsidiary of Europe’s leading nutrition company, has been honored with two prestigious awards: the HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2024 and the HR Asia Most Caring Company Award. The awards were presented during a ceremony held on September 27 in Bangkok, Thailand, recognizing Danone’s commitment to employee well-being and workplace excellence.

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.