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NEW: IFCN Data Services and Product List 2023

NEW: IFCN Data Services and Product List 2023

It is time to refresh the IFCN Products and services list for 2023. As usual, we have updated the new IFCN Product list 2023 for your review. It’s been designed in a way that all main benefits, key features and technical details of each service are covered in 1 page.

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Soaring fertilizer prices threaten the milk supply

Soaring fertilizer prices threaten the milk supply

Dairy farmers have faced rising input costs since the end of 2020. Based on an analysis of typical farm types in more than 50 countries, IFCN finds that the main cost item, accounting for 30% to 70% of the cost of milk production, is precisely feed.

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Press release: The future of the Dairy World is digital

Press release: The future of the Dairy World is digital

The two-day event was a great success and brought together more than 700 dairy experts from 72 countries and 207 companies and institutions. While there are still obstacles to overcome on the path to transforming the dairy sector into its digital future, participants and panellists agree that the benefits clearly prevail.

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Carbon neutral dairy farming in 2050 is possible

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).

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IFCN Monthly Trade Data – 2021

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? ​

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Webinar: Connecting Dairy Data & Knowledge

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!

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Save the date – IFCN Dairy Conference 2021

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.

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IFCN knowledge starts at the farm

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?

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Rising demand in China

Rising demand in China

Inspite of the COVID-19 crisis, demand for value-added dairy products – such as butter and cheese – continues to grow unabatedly.

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Feed Prices are rising

Feed Prices are rising

High global feed prices are currently observed as supply is tight in major producing countries and demand for feed is increasing.

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Become IFCN Research Partner

Become IFCN Research Partner

Let’s work together! Become part of our research network and connect with over 120 researchers from over 100 countries around the world!

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IFCN Forecast 2020 came true

IFCN Forecast 2020 came true

Looking back at the year 2020, we are happy to report that our initially estimated forecast for the world milk price of has come true.

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New IFCN Office

New IFCN Office

It is a big step for IFCN to move into the new offices – designed to combine dairy economic research, consultancy and professional network management.

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IFCN Events

Highlights from IFCN Monthly Research Meeting

Highlights from IFCN Monthly Research Meeting

Data isn’t merely about numbers; it’s a wellspring of growth, innovation, and the security of dairy farming’s future. It’s a testament to the remarkable possibilities at the intersection of technology and agriculture, guiding us towards a brighter, more productive dairy industry.

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IFCN Emerging Dairy Regions Forum

IFCN Emerging Dairy Regions Forum

Building on IFCN’s project work in developing markets, we would like to bridge the big picture of the dairy market with the realities on the ground. With the IFCN Dairy Forum, we would like to open the topic to the public and expand the discussion. We are looking to answer questions like: What can successful dairy strategies look like? How can feasibility and progress be defined and how will it be measured?

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IFCN Supporter Conference 2020

IFCN Supporter Conference 2020

With the topic “New Opportunities: The Dairy World after COVID-19“ IFCN will bring its business and researcher networks together for the first time – to provide all members with the best possible outlook and insights!

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Press information IFCN Dairy Conference 2020

Press information IFCN Dairy Conference 2020

Covid-19 related dairy crisis – the fear is bigger than its impact – yet   Dairy experts from 70 countries have been discussed the Covid-19 related dairy crisis during the 21th IFCN Dairy Conference on June 2nd – 3rd. The event focused on the status of the dairy...

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Press information IFCN Regional Workshop in October 2019

Press information IFCN Regional Workshop in October 2019

Indian Dairy 2.0, let’s move from “Shaktiman” to “Superman”  With Dairy 1.0 India became the largest milk producing country in the world. Today India is producing 23% of the world’s milk, keeping 36% of the world’s dairy cows/buffalos and having 60% of the world’s...

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Press information IFCN Regional Workshop in November 2018

Press information IFCN Regional Workshop in November 2018

To meet the growing demands from Indian consumers milk quality and efficiency on dairy farms should improve “ambitiously” During the 7th IFCN Regional Workshop in Pune, 80 dairy experts from over 55 dairy related organization and companies discuss the milk quality and...

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IFCN Regional Workshop in November 2018

IFCN Regional Workshop in November 2018

The 7th IFCN Regional Workshop will be taking place in Pune, India from November 28th to 29th 2018 under the special topic ‘Milk Quality and Exports potential of India’. The workshop provides a platform to the national and international experts for exchange of ideas...

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20th IFCN Dairy Conference in June 2019

20th IFCN Dairy Conference in June 2019

The annual IFCN Dairy Conference will be held from June 15th until June 19th in Berlin/Germany and is a key platform for the IFCN Research Network to discuss latest analysis results, exchange international perspectives and explore a special annual topic…

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17th IFCN Supporter Conference in September 2019

17th IFCN Supporter Conference in September 2019

This international dairy conference with over 120 participants from more than 80 agribusiness companies obtains its exceptional character by bringing together representatives from a wide variety of companies on different stages of the whole dairy supply chain…

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