IDF creates dedicated food systems task force
IDF work on nutrition focuses on exploring the huge potential dairy has for alleviating malnutrition in all its forms and creating food security. Work centres on promoting a greater understanding of the nutritional value of dairy and the role it plays in healthy diets produced in a sustainable way, based on the latest scientific evidence. […]
IDF participates in CFS High-Level Special Event on Global Governance of Food Security and Nutrition
On 13 – 15 October 2020, IDF took part in the Committee on World Food Security (CFS) High-Level Virtual Special Event on Global Governance of Food Security and Nutrition. The session, in lieu of CFS 47 (rescheduled to 8 – 12 February 2021 in light of the COVID-19 pandemic), sought to keep food security and […]
Dairy sector case studies on water foot printing and carbon soil stock changes for GLEAM
In June 2020, the IDF organized two webinars aimed at providing scientists within the dairy sector an overview of the incorporation of the FAO Livestock Environmental Assessment and Performance guidelines into the Global Livestock Environmental Assessment model (GLEAM). The aim of GLEAM is to quantify production and use of natural resources in the livestock sector […]
IDF DG participates in 2020 Global Animal Welfare Forum
Identifying collaboration opportunities to enhance the welfare of food producing animals and improve science-based welfare practices. The IDF supports animal welfare science-based standards with a holistic approach to sustainability. As part of IDF’s commitment to this area of work, IDF Director General Caroline Emond participated in the first online sessions of this […]
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 […]
