COVID-19 loan programme introduced to support US dairy processors
The US Senator for Minnesota has introduced the loan programme to help the dairy industry weather the economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The US Senator for Minnesota has introduced the loan programme to help the dairy industry weather the economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Economic and Trade Agreement will no longer require confirmation that a third-party auditor has found firms to be in compliance with relevant food standards and regulations.
A study has set targets to reduce methane production by dairy cattle by 20 percent in 10 years through selective breeding.
Members of the European Dairy Association have argued that Mandatory National Origin Labelling for milk and milk products will jeopardise the success of the dairy sector.
Chris Elliott points out some crucial gaps within the newly announced Trade and Agriculture Commission, including a lack of women, animal welfare champions and expertise in international trade.
The FDA has launched a series of search and clarification resource tools designed to make processes easier for the dairy and seafood sectors.
The Government will establish a Trade and Agriculture Commission to help advise on agricultural trade policy and apply safeguards in UK trade deals.
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is highlighting the risks of lead sources on farms, after reports to its Scottish Food Crime and Incidents Unit (SFCIU) in the last three months have already surpassed the whole of the last recording year.
Ningjing Lui of Wageningen University & Research describes the specific composition properties of organic and non-organic milk in a hope to prevent food fraud.
With the coronavirus pandemic having prompted a digital era of home-cooking and online food shopping, Dr Sylvain Charlebois suggests that the dairy sector has the opportunity to reintroduce itself into people's lives.
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine has urged the USDA to make its healthy eating recommendation - MyPlate - dairy-free in order to protect Americans from various health conditions.
Research in the Journal of Dairy Science has highlighted efforts to increase genetic diversity in dairy cattle.
The new funding aims to support UK dairy farmers who have seen decreased demand for their products since bars, restaurants and cafes closed as part of lockdown measures.
The £1 million promotional campaign taps into the need for personal moments during lockdown – designed to highlight the role fresh milk and dairy plays in these challenging times.
The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF) is still receiving data from farmers, and the first lot of results have been collated to feed into Defra to highlight the scale of the problem affecting the UK dairy industry.