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Dairy Market Update September 2026: Butter Down, SMP Up
The IFCN World Milk Price stabilized with marginal decline in June by -0.2%
Global Milk Production Rises 2.6%, Surpassing 1 Billion Tonnes in 2025
5th Dairy Outlook Workshop 2026: Market Trends & Strategies
High Beef Prices and Slow Milk Supply Adjustments
Updates & insights from the IFCN Dairy Research Network
IFCN Conference 2026 in Parma: Key Takeaways for Dairy
Dairy Market Situation in Belgium: Insights from the IFCN Researcher Meeting
Tanzania Dairy Industry: Untapped ‘White Gold’ Potential
Ecuador Dairy Sector: Market Structure, Regulation, and Competitiveness Challenges | January 2026
Big things are happening in Bangladesh’s dairy world | October 2025
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Press release: Dairy Market Volatility & Feed Efficiency – IFCN Conference 2026
IFCN Conference 2026 in Parma has come to an end. The key takeaway: efficiency and sustainability in dairy farming must move forward together, guided by reliable data and collaboration across the dairy value chain.
IFCN Conference 2026 in Parma: Key Takeaways for Dairy
IFCN Conference 2026 in Parma has come to an end. The key takeaway: efficiency and sustainability in dairy farming must move forward together, guided by reliable data and collaboration across the dairy value chain.
Dairy Market Situation in Belgium: Insights from the IFCN Researcher Meeting
Belgian milk production shows strong long-term prospects despite environmental regulations and high energy costs. Key takeaways from the sixth IFCN monthly researcher meeting of 2026.
Dairy Market Update September 2026: Butter Down, SMP Up
Global dairy commodity markets showed mixed trends in September 2026: butter prices fell under US export pressure, cheese held steady and skim milk powder rose on strong protein demand. Slowing milk supply growth is not yet enough to support milk prices.
The IFCN World Milk Price stabilized with marginal decline in June by -0.2%
The world milk price indicator went through volatility since last May, when milk price was also around 52 USD. It took seven months for milk price to decrease by 9 USD or 17%, and only four months to return to the same level.
Global Milk Production Rises 2.6%, Surpassing 1 Billion Tonnes in 2025
7th IFCN Dairy Conference 2026: global milk production grew 2.6% in 2025, passing 1 billion tonnes, with prices up 11% and improved farm profitability
Tanzania Dairy Industry: Untapped ‘White Gold’ Potential
Explore Tanzania’s dairy industry potential from IFCN’s March 2026 researcher meeting. Key insights on overcoming challenges, boosting local milk production, and sustainable strategies for Africa’s ‘white gold’ sector.
5th Dairy Outlook Workshop 2026: Market Trends & Strategies
Discover key insights from the 5th Dairy Outlook Workshop 2026 in Brussels. Dairy leaders discuss European dairy market outlook, global trends, supply chain challenges, and strategic responses to uncertainty. Hosted by IFCN & Eucolait.
High Beef Prices and Slow Milk Supply Adjustments
High beef prices may encourage culling, but milk supply adjusts slowly. Discover how dairy and beef markets interact and impact farmers’ herd management.
How Middle East Tensions Are Driving Up Dairy Farm Costs
Middle East tensions are spiking oil prices—now hitting dairy farms. Learn how February’s 6.2% oil surge and March’s 19% jump could raise feed, fertilizer, and production costs. Geopolitical shocks explained.
Ecuador Dairy Sector: Market Structure, Regulation, and Competitiveness Challenges | January 2026
Discover key insights from IFCN’s 2026 webinar on the Ecuador dairy sector. Explore market structure, strong regulations, farm profiles, and paths to competitiveness for Ecuador dairy farms amid global challenges
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Dairy Futures Rise 10 USD for 2026: US, EU, NZ Signals
Dairy futures across US, EU, and New Zealand surge nearly 10 USD for 2026 contracts amid strong milk supply. Explore shifting curves, demand recovery, and regional signals in this March 2026 analysis.
Germany’s Herd Increase: A Temporary Retention Effect, Not a Structural Rebound
Germany’s dairy cow herd rose in late 2025 for the first time in a decade — a short-term retention effect as farmers delay culling amid weak milk prices and strong cattle values.
Organic Premium Dynamics: Widening Gap in German Milk Market
Organic milk prices rise steadily while conventional falls, widening the premium to 15.6 EUR/100kg. How price transmission, consumer behavior, and commodity trends drive this gap—and what it means for farmers.
AI, Automation, and Smarter Efficiency Driving the Future of Dairy Farming
Discover key insights from the Global Dairy Tech Briefing 2026. Experts discuss the latest trends in dairy automation, AI integration, and farm efficiency shaping the future of sustainable dairy production.