How much is mastitis costing your dairy farm?

Mastitis reduces the milk yield of individual infected cows and the profit potential of the entire dairy operation. A study published in 2015 showed the cost per case of clinical mastitis in the first 30 days of lactation is $444. Breakdown of costs for clinical mastitis: Milk production loss: 31% Veterinary fees and drug costs:…

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Global dairy prices rise, volumes fall

International milk prices rose while volumes fell in this month’s first Global Dairy Trade auction held by GDT Events, reported Reuters. The GDT Price Index rose 1.5%, with an average selling price of $4,656 per tonne, in the auction held on Tuesday. The index fell 2.9% at the previous sale, according to GDT Events. A…

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New Study Suggest Solar Appliances for Ethiopia’s Dairy Farmers Quality Challenges

A new study on Ethiopia’s smallholder dairy value chain suggested that solar appliances have the potential to help dairy farmers overcome major challenges such as feed scarcity, low milk quality, and inefficient butter churning methods. According to Precise’s Consult report, Ethiopia has Africa’s largest cattle population yet still imports dairy products to meet local demand. As per…

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FAO Launches Digital Agriculture Innovation Hub in Ethiopia

The Flexible Multi-Partner Mechanism (FMM) recently funded a new Subprogramme on Global Network of Digital Agriculture Innovation Hubs. The Subprogramme aims to accelerate the development of digital innovation in the agri-food sector. This network of in-country innovation hubs, established by FAO and country institutions, supports farmers and value chain actors. The Subprogramme focuses especially on…

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