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In the year to March 2020, New Zealand exported NZ$19.7 billion of products, which supported NZ$10.2 billion of direct value add to the New Zealand economy. is New Zealand’s largest value-added contributor by far. In 30 years, exports have grown from just over NZ$2 billion per year to almost $20 billion.

Abstract. Although the cow plays an integral role in the ecology of sound food production, its welfare, as well as economic efficiencies and soundness of food production under modern industrial-scale systems of management, are questioned. Major areas of welfare concern are identified and reforms and ethical guidelines suggested.

Australia drives herd and feed innovation by delivering outcomes from research to improve genetics and providing insights to support decision making. Information and resources support farmers across all areas of animal management, including genetics, fertility, calf rearing and the health and welfare of animals.

. The U.S. community has a strong track record of taking care of animals, air, land and water, and is a leader in environmental stewardship efforts. The future of sustainable farming is happening today. The community is dedicated to addressing climate change and water quality while providing nutritious and …

India is ranked 1st in milk production contributing 23 per cent of global milk production and there are 50 well-defined breeds of cattle and 17 breeds of buffaloes. As per National Action Plan for Development envisages to achieve milk production target of 300 Million MT by 2023-24 from 155.5 Million MT during 2015-16 requiring an annual …

Mastitis is a painful udder infection that is prevalent among cows. 16.5 percent of deaths of cows in the US are attributed to mastitis, which is more commonly reported than any other health problem in the . Housing cows indoors for long periods can increase the prevalence of mastitis.

Here are some fun facts about one of our state’s largest agricultural industries: 97% of Michigan farms are family owned, many of them by multiple generations of the same family. Michigan has nearly 900 farm families who care for about 440,000 cows. The average herd in Michigan has just over 500 cows.

‘s Dark Secret. Cows in suffer their entire lives. From the moment they enter this world they are treated like commodities. Special bonds are routinely broken and cows often develop painful medical conditions. Just like humans, cows only produce milk for their offspring. Therefore, they are forcefully impregnated every year.

EMPLOYMENT FARMING AND MILK PROCESSING € 7.2 billion Share Source: Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Sustainable Chain (ZuivelNL), Wageningen University & Research, ZuivelNL page 4 DUTCH IN FIGURES 2022 page 5 Dutch at a glance Cheese 57% Milk powder 13% Other 19% Drinking milk and other fresh milk …

As players across the value chain scramble to keep pace with powerful trends in the and global economy—and some seek relief in bankruptcy—a handful of companies are finding new growth and building competitive advantages. Based on our research, we believe that while overall growth in will likely remain low, sales will …

Lameness. Lameness is widely regarded as one of the most urgent welfare issues affecting cows because it’s painful and affects a large number of cows. The term describes an animal having poor walking ability. Although levels vary from farm to farm, research suggests that between a quarter and a third of UK cows are lame.

A look at the US market tells a cautionary tale: from 2015 to 2018, top products experienced retail-sales declines, including cheese (–1.4 percent), milk (–4.9 percent), and yogurt (–2.3 percent). 1 In contrast, sales of plant- and nut-based beverages in 2017 were up $141 million, or 9 percent, from 2015 levels. 2.

WWF and the Innovation Center for US . Since 2009, WWF and the Innovation Center for U.S. have engaged in a transformative partnership based on a shared commitment to creating a more sustainable . WWF works with the U.S. to reduce environmental impacts across the entire value chain—from grass to glass …

Per capita annual consumption (kg) Retail sales (RMB billion) Source: China Quality Report, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, 2022-2027 China Market Operation Status and Investment Planning Suggestions Report, Huajing Industrial Research Institute • *2022 retail sales is an estimate. Source Sans Pro.

Developed through close collaboration between experts and key organizations around the globe and within the IDF, the report contains a wealth of information about the international sector – including data tables, graphs, country reports and analyses for more than 50 -producing countries from all five continents.

India’s Export of products was 67,572.99 MT to the world for the worth $284.65 Mn during the year 2022-23. The market growth in requires support of significant infrastructure investment across processing, chilling, logistics, cattle feed etc. Further, lucrative untapped opportunities exist in areas such as value-added products …

Expectations are for continued, moderate decline in numbers through 2022 for an annual average of 9.36 million head, down 88,000 head from the 2021 average of 9.448 million. The January 1, 2022, USDA/NASS Cattle report shows tightness in cow replacement availability.

In 2022, India’s sector was worth INR 14,899.8 billion, and it aims to build a $355 billion by 2025. Let’s look at the biggest players in India’s sector. The milk output in India is predicted to increase to 108 million tonnes by 2025.

This study explores drivers and resulting changes in the structure and technical efficiency of Irish farms from 2005 to 2018 (covering pre- and post-milk quotas) during which milk production …

A second worker has tested positive for H5N1, the influenza A virus known as bird flu.The confirmed case involves a Michigan farmworker, the Michigan Department of Health announced on Wednesday.

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