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China is growing as a dairy producer, but demand is racing ahead

By Jane Byrne

This year, China is poised to become the world's third-largest producer of cow milk. Despite its high global ranking in milk production, the country remains the largest dairy importer due to its large population, which continues to grow its per capita...

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Mootral: UK businesses snap up CowCredits

By Jane Byrne

Mootral reports that 3,000 of its CowCredits have been purchased by well-known UK businesses, including a household brand in financial services, driving much-needed capital into sustainable agriculture.

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UK invests £9m in fight against endemic livestock disease

By Jane Byrne

The UK’s Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) and Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) have announced £9m (US$11.43m) funding for phase two of the endemic livestock disease initiative.