Our work
Supporting high quality milk and nutritious, safe and sustainable dairy products
IDF working areas
The breadth of issues IDF covers in its work for the global dairy sector is extensive.
IDF work is grouped into ten areas which provide an overview of the activity performed in these fields. The information you will find on these pages gives an insight into IDF’s work in the broader global context, and includes links for further reading.
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Animal Health & Welfare
Milk from healthy and well-cared animals provides nutrition security for millions of people around the world.
Dairy Science & Technology
Dairy Science and Technology relates to the knowledge and understanding of milk, its production, the physical...
Economics & Policies
Generating a better understanding of the global dairy sector through statistical analysis...
Environment
The dairy sector takes its commitment to protecting our world’s resources seriously.
Farm
Management
Dairy farming of all scales, in all regions, contributes to food security and achievement of sustainable...
Food
Standards
Helping to ensure that consumers can trust dairy products produced around the world.
Hygiene &
Safety
Working collaboratively to safeguard the integrity and transparency of the global dairy supply chain.
Marketing
Understanding changes in global dairy consumption, and gaining insight on emerging trends.
Methods of Analysis & Sampling
Facilitating trade and building trust in our sector through standardized methods for safety, quality...
Nutrition &
Health
Scientific evidence supports the importance of milk and dairy products as part of healthy diets.
Featured publications
IDF provides a permanent source of authoritative scientific and other information on a whole range of topics relevant to the dairy sector.
Factsheet of the IDF 32/2023: Executive Summary of IDF Country Update – Decemb...
Members of the IDF Standing Committee on Dairy Policy and Economics and the Standing Committee on Marketing up....
The IDF Milking Technologies Symposium 2023 - Watch again on Demand...
Session 1: Milking machine technology: design, efficiency and testing This session will delve into the intrica....
IDF Animal Health Report N° 17
In this edition of the IDF Animal Health Report, dedicated to the science and practice of young stock manageme....
Issue 1: IDF Women in Dairy Report 2023 - Unlocking Endless Potential...
This report is a testimony of existing practices around the world to empower women in the dairy sector. Helpin....
Related news & insights
Keep up to date with the latest news and insights from leading experts in the global dairy sector.
New bulletin advocates revised approach to lactose in dairy
Responding to a lack of evidence-based information about the important role of lactose as part of a healthy diet, IDF releases Bulletin 509/2021:....
Registration open for IDF Nutrition Symposium
Registration is now open for the IDF International Symposium on nutrition and health, a fully virtual event which takes place 11th and 12th May....
Fuel for life – the vital role of school feeding worldwide
IDF Director General Caroline Emond shares her views on the importance of global school meal programs, incorporating nutrient-dense foods like milk....
Expert insights on cheese at IDF Symposium
The International Dairy Federation (IDF) has announced further details on the programme for the IDF International Cheese Science and Technology....
