Tag: Dairy Industry
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Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith Says He’s ‘Happy’ With Retail Crime Taskforce After Three Members Quit
Rising Tensions Surround New Zealand’s Retail Crime Taskforce New Zealand’s justice minister Paul Goldsmith has said he is “happy” with the progress of the government’s retail crime taskforce, despite a recent shake-up that saw three members resign. The development comes as the dairy owners’ group publicly criticized the taskforce’s handling, prompting a flurry of responses…
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NZ Justice Minister Elated As Retail Crime Taskforce Survives Amid Personnel Departures
Goldsmith Reassures Public After Turnover New Zealand’s Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith expressed satisfaction with the country’s retail crime taskforce even as three members announced their departure. The minister framed the move as a routine refresh rather than a setback, stressing that the taskforce remains committed to tackling theft, violence, and other criminal activities that impact…
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Cork Creamery Ordered by EPA to Stop Discharging Effluent into River Allow
EPA Orders Cork Creamery to Stop River Discharge The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Ireland has ordered a Cork dairy company to stop discharging wastewater from its milk processing operations into the nearby River Allow. The regulators confirmed that the creamery had ceased discharging its effluent from the identified point and had begun implementing corrective…
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Cork Creamery Ordered by EPA to Stop Discharging Effluent into River
Background: EPA action targets dairy wastewater management The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken corrective action against a Cork creamery after inspectors found the facility was discharging wastewater, or effluent, from milk processing into the nearby River Allow. While the creamery has since ceased the discharge from its identified point and has begun corrective steps,…
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Milkshake Tax: Reeves Signals End of Milk Drink Exemption in Budget Plans
What is the proposed milkshake tax? In a move aligned with broader public health goals, Chancellor Rachel Reeves is anticipated to announce a tax on milkshake-based drinks in the upcoming Budget. The plan would remove the current exemption enjoyed by certain milk-based beverages, effectively bringing these products into the same tax framework as other sugary…
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Is South Africa Running Out of Foot-and-Mouth Disease Vaccine? What Farmers Need to Know
Overview: FMD, Outbreaks, and vaccine supply concerns Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) remains a major threat to South Africa’s cattle industry. With more than 200 reported outbreaks across five provinces, dairy and beef farms face serious economic and production risks. Recent developments have sparked unsettling questions: could South Africa run out of FMD vaccine? If vaccine stocks…
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New antimicrobial compounds offer safer bovine mastitis solution
Overview: A safer alternative to antibiotics for bovine mastitis Bovine mastitis, an enduring threat to the dairy industry, costs global producers billions each year through reduced milk yield and quality. Traditional treatments rely on antibiotics, but rising antibiotic resistance and the risk of antibiotic residues in milk have intensified calls for safer, more sustainable strategies.…
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New Antimicrobial Compounds Offer Safer Solution for Bovine Mastitis
Safer Solutions for a Global Dairy Challenge Bovine mastitis remains a persistent threat to dairy cattle worldwide, causing significant milk losses and escalating costs for farmers. Estimates place global annual losses from udder infections at around US$22 billion (S$28 billion). Traditional antibiotics, while effective to some extent, bring concerns about antibiotic resistance and milk contamination.…
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Novel Antimicrobial Compounds Offer Safer Mastitis Solution
A New Frontier in Preventing Bovine Mastitis Bovine mastitis, a persistent bacterial infection of dairy cows’ udders, has long strained the global dairy industry. With estimated global losses of around US$22 billion each year, researchers are racing to replace or supplement traditional antibiotics with safer, more effective tools. A team led by NTU Singapore, in…
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Female Farmers Stand Strong Against NSW Dairy Industry Challenges
Introduction: The Resilience of Female Farmers in NSW The dairy industry in New South Wales (NSW) has faced significant upheaval in recent years, with a notable exodus of farmers leaving the sector. Among them are female farmers who are determined to stay and create positive change. One such farmer is Rachel Nicholson, who, after devastating…