The IFCN Eucolait Dairy Outlook Workshop 2025 “European Dairy at Risk” was a significant success, bringing together more than 70 experts from across the European dairy sector to address the current challenges facing the industry. Key topics discussed included market fluctuations, climate change, and shifting political frameworks, all of which are increasingly shaping the future of dairy.

Major animal diseases like Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), and Blue Tongue pose serious risks to dairy production worldwide. An outbreak can disrupt supply chains, impact milk production, and create significant economic challenges. How can the industry mitigate these risks? Rinse Boersma shared key insights during the latest IFCN Monthly Milk Price Webinar.

Under the topic “How Technology Drives Farm Profitability” the event brought together industry leaders and innovators to explore groundbreaking solutions that increase efficiency, sustainability, and profitability in dairy farming.

The IFCN World Milk Price Indicator experienced a decline in December, reflecting the reduced market activity typical of the holiday season.

At the 5th Annual IFCN Dairy Forum on December 4, 2024, participants from 80+ countries tackled the key challenges of the global dairy industry: rising demand, environmental pressures, and economic constraints.

In 2023, the world milk supply growth (excluding India & Pakistan) was 1.3% higher than in 2022. However, it was still 4 mill t below the 5-year average.