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IDF 2024/25 Annual Report highlights key documents

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes The International Dairy Federation (IDF) issued its annual report for 2024/25 late last year. The federation has four focus areas...

Hygienic design – critical principles that underpin safe, efficient operations

Discover how hygienic design can transform food safety outcomes in dairy processing in this engaging and practical webinar. Through real-world insights and applied examples,...

Stockfarm April 2026 hits the shelves

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes In the April 2026 edition of Stockfarm, the focus shifts to practical ways producers can stay profitable in a financially...

Potential milk quality defects as a result of foot-and-mouth disease

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Cow mastitis is an inflammation of the mammary gland (udder) in cows, most often caused by bacterial infection, physical trauma,...

The hidden risk of heat-resistant spores in dairy

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Many consumers have encountered milk that curdles quickly or experienced stomach discomfort after eating dairy desserts. It often turns out...

Dairy Digits: February 2026

Dairy Digits is a monthly report on the latest key market indicators in respect of unprocessed milk and dairy products, and other dairy market...

DSA reaches new milestone on the road to excellence

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes The Dairy Standard Agency (DSA) has enjoyed an exceptional 2025 so far, marking two major achievements that underscore its ongoing...

Bacillus cereus in dairy … a hidden spoiler!

Bacillus cereus is a hardy, spore-forming bacterium commonly found in the environment – from soil to raw milk. Although often overlooked, it can cause significant...

When FMD hits: Protocols and practices

Estimated reading time: 12 minutes This year, the dairy industry was among the hardest hit by foot-and-mouth (FMD) disease outbreaks in most provinces in the...

Farm audits – from best practice to sustainability

Webinar discussion The Dairy Standard Agency (DSA) is an independent, non-profit initiative of Milk SA that works with government, processors, and farmers to promote the...