Joint IDF and GDP Statement in Response to IATP Report
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Towards harmonisation of welfare indicators for dairy
Animal welfare is becoming increasingly important to farmers, consumers, and retailers. In this regard, the reliable assessment of welfare on dairy farms is a crucial step in herd management and farm assurance, but potentially also for cattle breeding. The implementation of suitable welfare indicators is spreading across the world, and it involves research institutes and […]
Open Letter on the Value of Animal Agriculture
Former IDF President Dr Jeremy Hill appointed Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit
IDF were delighted to receive the news this week that our former IDF President, Dr Jeremy Hill, Fonterra Chief Science and Technology Officer and Massey University Riddet Institute Adjunct Professor, has received the honour of being appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to the dairy industry and scientific research […]
COVID-19: Safety and hygiene of dairy products and personnel
While the COVID-19 pandemic disrupts everyone’s daily lives, the dairy supply chain is also affected. The dairy sector has been recognized around the world as an essential activity. Dairy farmers and processors are working tirelessly to deliver nutritious food on our tables. The International Dairy Federation (IDF) wishes to support its members and the dairy […]
COVID-19 SUPPORT FOR THE DAIRY SECTOR – FREE DIGITAL RESOURCES
IDF is committed to providing practical support to the dairy sector during this unprecedented time. In addition to our COVID-19 Knowledge Hub which is updated on a daily basis, for a limited period we will be offering a selection of our previously payable digital resources free of charge. The publications are listed below: Bulletin of the IDF […]
JOINT STATEMENT FROM THE INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK PARTNERSHIP ON COVID-19
WHO highlights that the Covid-19 is not a foodborne disease – care must be taken to minimize impacts on food supply
Developing on from its statement of 30 March, the World Health Organization (WHO) has reiterated that COVID-19 is not a foodborne virus and that care must be taken to minimise potential impacts on the food supply or unintended consequences on global trade and food security. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to negatively affect consumers and […]
Dairy outlook and consumer trends transforming the sector
In-depth understanding of global supply and demand trends “2018 and early 2019 will see balanced supply and demand overall but high price volatility” Mélanie Richard, Head of Economy, CNIEL The Dairy Outlook session opened with the launch of the new edition of IDF’s flagship publication, the 2019 IDF World Dairy Situation Report. Developed by experts from […]
Leading the way: Dairy Leaders’ Forum discusses challenges and opportunities
Building trust in dairy To ensure that people maintain confidence in dairy as part of a healthy and sustainable diet for the future, increased emphasis should be placed on what the dairy sector is doing to contribute towards zero hunger, zero carbon and other sustainable development goals. As put forward by Hanne Søndergaard, Chief Marketing […]
