Smart farms powered by ICT to boost dairy output
The application of information and communication technology (ICT) has transformed dairy farms into smart farms, giving the dairy sector a boost. The Internet of Things (IoT), the use of data and robotics is enhancing efficiency and productivity in farm management. Global experts in smart farm technologies will share their expertise at the IDF World Dairy […]
Spotlight on Dairy in Sustainable Development: IDF World Dairy Summit 2018
A premier event in the dairy sector, the forthcoming IDF World Dairy Summit taking place in Daejeon, South Korea, from 15-19 October, is expected to draw more than a thousand international delegates. It bears the theme, Dairy for the Next Generation. Opening the event is keynote speaker, former UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon, will […]
OECD expects dairy fat consumption to continue to increase
Brussels, 3 July 2018 – Consumers’ preferences are influenced by the science on dairy fat and its impact on a healthy diet, the OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2018-2027, has noted in its publication which was released today. Welcoming the report IDF Director General Caroline Emond said the OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2018-2027 provides useful market data and […]
Milking practices to enhance udder health and boost productivity
The global dairy sector’s efforts to further develop animal health and welfare practices have today been given a boost by the publication of a scientific review which aims to help reduce the over-milking of cattle and small ruminants. Over-milking occurs when the milking apparatus remains attached to the udder with little or no milk being […]
Global dairy sector leads the herd on animal welfare
The Director-General of the International Dairy Federation (IDF), Caroline Emond, said yesterday that the dairy sector’s ongoing commitment to animal health and welfare was driven by a steadfast dedication to the continuous improvement of best practice across all levels of the dairy supply chain. Speaking at the OIE Global Animal Welfare Forum, Ms Emond said: […]
New Director-General says IDF is committed to driving forward science to underpin dairy’s compelling story
The newly-appointed Director General of the International Dairy Federation (IDF) said today the organisation is wholly committed to driving forward its scientific heritage and helping the dairy sector make a greater impact in a fast-moving media and political climate.\ Speaking on her first day in her new role, Caroline Emond said: “I am delighted to […]
The Role of Dairy in Sustainable Diets: Environmental and socioeconomic impact of dairy
On 1-2 February 2018, worldwide experts will be debating the overall impact of dairy in Seville, Spain. Dacia Whitsett-Morrow, Director Strategy and Insight at U.S. Dairy Export Council, Arlington, VA, will focus on the “Benefits of dairy nutrition in global development” and will shed further light on the latest scientific advancements on the beneficial nutritional […]
The Role of Dairy in Sustainable Diets: Integrated approach to capture Sustainability
Experts from all over the world will gather in Seville, Spain, from 1-2 February 2018 to discuss dairy’s role in sustainable nutrition. Some activists advocate against consumption of animal-source foods, arguing that abolishing these would be healthier for humans and for the planet. Is this really true? In Seville, Dr. Mary Beth Hall (USDA) will […]
The Role of Dairy in Sustainable Diets: Sustainable production of milk
Well-regarded experts will discuss public perception combined with environmental and socioeconomic impact of dairy at the IDF Symposium on the Role of Dairy in Sustainable Diets, 1st and 2nd February 2018. Consumers are showing an increasing interest in the origins of their food, and are looking for reassurance from food producers, processors and retailers that […]
The Role of Dairy in Sustainable Diets: Reducing the impact & adapting to climate change
Mitigation of environmental impact and adaptation to climate change will be discussed at the upcoming IDF Symposium on the Role of Dairy in Sustainable Diets, Seville, 1st and 2nd February 2018. Jørgen E. Olesen is professor in agriculture and climate change at Aarhus University, Department of Agroecology, where he leads the section on Climate and […]
