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Big things are happening in Bangladesh’s dairy world | October 2025
IFCN Combined World Milk Price Indicator in September: 47.7 USD / 100kg milk
Press: Making Sustainability Profitable in the Global Dairy Industry
IFCN Combined World Milk Price Indicator in June: 50.9 USD / 100kg milk
Updates & insights from the IFCN Dairy Research Network
Big things are happening in Bangladesh’s dairy world | October 2025
An Overview of Pakistan’s Dairy Industry – Present and Future Aspects | August 2025
Press: Future Dairy Farming Systems: Resilience as a Path to Sustainability
Highlights from IFCN Monthly Research Meeting | April 2025
Highlights from IFCN Monthly Research Meeting | November 2024
Archive
Carbon neutral dairy farming in 2050 is possible
The event connected over 1000 dairy experts from 81 countries. Carbon dioxide levels in the air are at their highest level in 650,000 years and we have seen 19 of the warmest years since 2000. Livestock and thus dairy farming undeniably contribute to greenhouse gas emissions (GHG).
Dairy share on global GHG emissions
25% of global dairy GHG emissions are from dairy farms in developed countries.
75% of global dairy GHG emissions are from dairy farms in emerging countries.
Behind the scenes of the IFCN Dairy Conference
The 22nd IFCN Dairy Conference is less than three weeks away and behind the scenes the preparations are in full swing! So far, more than 550 participants have registered!
Dairy Conference Panel – Companies “Solutions & Opportunities”
Our top guests from the industry will be discussing their ideas on the topic of carbon neutrality and tell us whether they think it will be possible reach carbon neutrality in dairy production until 2050 – or not.
Dairy Conference Panel – Organizations “Challenges”
“Carbon neutral dairy farming in 2050 – will this be possible?” – under this topic a great panel of dairy experts will discuss the challenges dairy faces at the IFCN Dairy Conference 2021.
Join us for the Dairy Conference on June 9th
We would like to invite you to join us at the 2021 IFCN Dairy Conference to discuss: “Carbon-neutral dairy farming in 2050 – will this be possible?”
Carbon neutral dairy farming in 2050 – will this be possible?
Carbon dioxide levels in the air are at their highest level in 650,000 years and we have seen 19 of the warmest years since 2000. This is relevant for dairy farming because …
IFCN Monthly Trade Data – 2021
You wanted to know which country is the biggest importer or exporter for a specific dairy commodity? Or you are looking for new export markets and wanted to know which countries are active during the year?
Welcome to IFCN, Ines Michelsen
Meet our newest IFCN Team-Member: We are pleased to introduce to you Ines Michelsen!
Webinar: Connecting Dairy Data & Knowledge
“What are key milk supply challenges?”, “How is the ongoing international logistics nightmare impacting global dairy trade?”, “What is the number of dairy farms?” – these are just some of the questions you sent us while registering for the next free & public webinar on April 15th!
Save the date – IFCN Dairy Conference 2021
“Carbon neutral dairy farming in 2050 – will this be possible?” For the first time, we will bring researchers, companies and IFCN’s data & knowledge together for the 22nd annual IFCN researcher conference.
Webinar – Connecting Dairy Data and Knowledge
By connecting IFCN Dairy Data and Knowledge IFCN Experts will highlight the dairy farm economics and its impact on the farm structure. Having in mind situation on the farm, our experts will also share with you what are short- and long-term perspectives for dairy. Register right now!
Is Russia moving to self sufficiency?
This hypothesis is falsified as the impact on the Russian dairy sector, especially on demand, during COVID-19 pandemic showed a different pattern than…
IFCN knowledge starts at the farm
At what age do cows calve for the first time in different countries around the world? Do you have a guess how much calf meal is needed in different countries?
15% increase of dairy prices in NZ at last GDT auction
What’s next? The last time that we have seen such a high increase in average GDT prices was in Sep ‘15!
Welcome to IFCN, Cecilia Loza Acosta
Meet our newest IFCN Team-Member: We are pleased to introduce to you Cecilia Loza Acosta!