New IDF Podcast Episode Explores Methane Mitigation at Farm Level

IDF Podcast graphic with microphone, cow illustration and sound waves.

FIL-IDF has released a new podcast episode exploring methane mitigation at farm level, bringing the discussion beyond global headlines and into practical, on‑farm realities. Hosted by Wilco Brouwer de Koning and Lynda McDonald, the episode builds on previous conversations on methane and livestock, focusing on how methane emissions are managed across different dairy systems and […]

IDF Regional Dairy Conference Africa 2026 Held in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Banner for the IDF Regional Dairy Conference Africa, showing the IDF logo, a circular emblem with a cow in front of Victoria Falls labelled ‘Zimbabwe’, and the text ‘IDF Regional Dairy Conference Africa - Victoria Falls, ZIM’.

The IDF Regional Dairy Conference Africa 2026 took place from 31 March to 2 April 2026 in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, gathering policymakers, dairy farmers, processors, industry leaders, researchers and development partners together from across Africa and beyond. Co‑hosted by FIL-IDF and the Zimbabwe Dairy Industry Trust (ZDIT), in collaboration with the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, […]

IDF Mastitis and Milking Technology Joint Conference 2026 Concludes in Stockholm

Promotional banner for the IDF Mastitis and Milking Technology Joint Conferences 2026, held 11-13 March in Stockholm, featuring a cow illustration, farm scene, event details, and IDF logo.

The International Dairy Federation (IDF) Mastitis and Milking Technology Joint Conference 2026 successfully took place from 11-13 March 2026 at the Stockholm Waterfront Congress Centre, bringing together more than 250 researchers, veterinarians, industry experts and dairy professionals from around the world. The conference fostered strong scientific exchange and collaboration with participation from early‑career and experienced […]

IDF at CCMAS45 Budapest, HU

IDF at the 45th Session of the Codex Committee on Methods of Analysis and Sampling IDF is attending the 45th session of the Codex Committee on Methods of Analysis and Sampling (CCMAS) in Budapest, Hungary, as an observer. The IDF delegation — Philippe Trossat (Chair, IDF Methods Standards Steering Group), Richard Johnson (Chair, Standing Committee […]

New book of abstracts

Celebrating a Successful IDF Symposium: Opportunities and Insights in the Camelid Dairy Sector! We are thrilled to announce the winner of the Best Oral Presentation from the selected abstracts: Congratulations to Dr. Ghada Ahmed El Derdiri Abdel Wahab from the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA), United Arab Emirates, for the outstanding presentation: […]

IDF at COP 30 | Belém (BR)

Discover how the International Dairy Federation (IDF) shaped global dialogue on sustainable livestock at COP30 Brazil through science, innovation, and partnerships.