U.S. agriculture and consumer markets could face significant disruptions if proposed tariffs on key trading partners are implemented, according to industry groups. The measures, floated by President-elect Donald Trump, include tariffs of up to 100% on imports from countries such as Mexico, Canada, and China, as well as members of the BRICS bloc.

North Yorkshire Council has granted approval for a controversial expansion at Souber Dairy in Bank Newton, despite vocal opposition from residents citing increased traffic, safety concerns, and damage to local infrastructure.

A recent survey by Chobani reveals a growing interest among American consumers in boosting protein consumption in the coming year, despite facing challenges such as cost, convenience, and concerns over taste. The findings suggest an evolving focus on nutrition and health, with protein emerging as a cornerstone of dietary priorities.

Primary production in Argentina and Uruguay, key exporters in South America, remains below 2023 levels despite signs of recovery in recent months. Both nations have faced economic and environmental challenges that have curtailed output, with impacts rippling through domestic and export markets.

According to the World Bank report, world prices for agricultural products will decrease by 4% in 2025. This forecast covers a wide range of commodities, including grains, oils, meal and other basic foodstuffs.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is set to release updated guidance on bird flu surveillance as part of efforts to prevent the virus from spreading to dairy herds. The move comes as avian influenza (bird flu), traditionally associated with poultry, begins to pose an increased risk to broader agricultural sectors.

Higher milk production estimates from the USDA have softened dairy prices as 2024 draws to a close, with Class III milk futures trading near $18.50 per hundredweight (cwt), down from mid-year highs of $23 per cwt. However, robust cheese demand and tightening inventories have helped provide a measure of support to the dairy market, leaving traders divided over what the USDA's Dec. 19 report might bring.

Agri Aware and the National Dairy Council (NDC) have joined forces to launch the “Legen-Dairy” campaign, a targeted effort to dispel widespread misconceptions about dairy consumption and the Irish dairy industry.