Tag: dairy
FAO Food Price Index posts sharp drop in July
Global agricultural food commodity prices fell sharply in July, as all the major traded items posted notable declines, led by dairy and sugar.
The FAO...
Dairy fat consumption expected to increase
Consumers’ preferences are influenced by the science on dairy fat and its impact on a healthy diet, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development...
Market Overview for June 2018
Dr. Frikkie Maré, academic departmental head of the Department of Agricultural Economics at the University of the Free State (UFS) gives his monthly market...
Global dairy market sees steady growth
Rabobank has released a report showing results of the global dairy market in the second quarter. They have since themed this quarterly report: Dairy...
Dairy prices push FAO Food Price Index up in May
Global agricultural food commodity prices rose in May, with dairy prices jumping significantly. The FAO Food Price Index averaged 176.2 points during the month,...
Market overview for May 2018
Dr. Frikkie Maré, academic departmental head of the Department of Agricultural Economics at the University of the Free State (UFS) gives his monthly market...
More milk production per cow in the US
According to the latest data from the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), part of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the milk output...
SA Cheese Festival a unique platform for small cheese makers
The South African Cheese Festival, presented for the 17th time this year from Friday 27 to Sunday 29 April 2018, annually affords a number...
Market overview March 2018
Frikkie Maré, agricultural economist at the University of the Free State (UFS) gives his monthly market overview of agricultural commodity markets.
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Construction starts on world’s first floating dairy farm
The construction of the world’s first floating dairy farm is underway in Rotterdam, Netherlands. This innovative farm will be will be home to 40...