Caroline Emond

[Caroline Emond @EmondCa]

I am@proud to attend the #IDFWDS2024 in Paris with more than 1200 dairy experts from 62 countries.

[National Dairy Development Board @NDDB_Coop]

Session 6 of the @FIL_IDF's First Regional Dairy Conference focused on ‘Women and Dairying’. The session was chaired by Ms Lida Jacob, Former Dairy Development Commissioner, Kerala and Ms. Caroline Emond (@EmondCa), Former Director General, IDF. The esteemed speakers & panellists include:

• Ms Laurence Rycken, Director General, IDF
• Ms Chiyo Shibata, Entrepreneur, Fromage Sen, Japan
• Ms Donna Cram, @Fonterra Woman of the Year, Dairy Farmer, New Zealand
• Ms Rachana Deodhar Goel, Head-Business Development, @NDDBDairyServ
• Ms S Sreedevi, Chairperson, Shreeja Mahila Milk Producer Company Ltd, Andhra Pradesh (@shreeja_mmpcl)
• Ms Burra Dhanashree, Chairperson, Mulukanoor Women’s Cooperative Dairy, Telangana (@MulukanoorDairy)
• Ms Gayatri Patel, Chairperson, Ajarpura Dairy Cooperative Society, Gujarat

The chair of the session Ms. Jacob shared that 80% of the work in dairy farming is done by women! It's time to bring them to the forefront by focusing on professionalism, sustainability, and tackling climate change. Cooperatives play a crucial role in this transformation. For empowering women, there is need to nurture entrepreneurship among young, educated women in dairying.

Ms. Emond, Ex-Director General of IDF touched upon incredible stories of women driving concrete actions in dairy farming. She mentioned that from scaling-up initiatives to achieving SDG 5 goals, dairying proves to be a powerful medium for positive change. She also advocated for inclusive policies which are crucial in empowering women through leadership and innovation.

Perspectives from the session:

-Empowering women in dairy through initiatives of IDF like the Women in Dairy Task Force, Dairy Innovation Awards and Dairy Knowledge Hub

-Sustainable production of value added products, integrating local culture and reducing environmental impact

-Importance of support networks in dairy farming for fostering connections, support and guidance for women; Role of mentorship and partnerships in driving innovation and sustainability

-Transforming society by Empowering women through Milk Producer Organisations, fostering economic and social development

-Success stories of Shreeja MMPCL empowering over 100,000 women entrepreneurs and Mulukanoor Women's Cooperative Dairy ; Initiatives like transparent procurement and training programmes crucial for sustainable growth

-Transformative impact of dairy in drought-stricken areas, empowering women through cooperative efforts, technological advancements & value-addition, contributing towards inclusive economic growth.

-Role of dairy cooperatives in diversifying women's livelihoods and promoting economic opportunities

During the session, Mr. Piercristiano Brazalle presented Shreeja MMPO, managed by NDDB’s wholly-owned subsidiary @NDDBDairyServ, the prestigious IDF Innovation award 2023 in the category ‘Innovation in Women Empowerment in the Dairy Sector’. The award was receieved by Ms. Sreedevi.

#IDFKochiIndia2024 #WomenInDairy #Empowerment #Sustainability #ClimateAction

[Caroline Emond @EmondCa]

It was such a privilege to co-chair the Women in Dairy session at the First IDF Regional Dairy Conference Asia Pacific 2024 in Kerala, India. Thank you for insighful discussions and great inspiration.
#IDFKochiIndia2024
#FIL-IDF
#NDBB

[International Dairy Federation @FIL_IDF]

In her latest blog post, Caroline Emond, first female Director General of IDF, reflects on six impactful years at IDF.

Read the full blog post: https://t.co/nQLwWowCjO

#WeAreDairy #ProudToBeDairy

[International Dairy Federation @FIL_IDF]

#PubAlert 📢

Dairy processing is pivotal in converting raw milk into a diverse range of high-quality safe & dairy products. Learn about key information on the broader relevance of what processing milk means, from safety to diversity 👇

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#WeAreDairy

[International Dairy Federation @FIL_IDF]

Did you know that camels are found in Africa and Asia and are kept mostly by nomads?

Milk is often the most important camel product and is the staple food of nomads.

🔗 Learn more: https://t.co/Mu0v0vbBcK

#WeAreDairy #ProudToBeDairy #YearOfCamelids #IYC2024 @FAO

[International Dairy Federation @FIL_IDF]

Do not miss your chance to register for the IDF Cheese Science and Technology Symposium!

The symposium includes a carefully selected scientific programme with a wide variety of cheese topics,

🔗 Find out more and register: https://t.co/rEelQgrk38

#WeAreDairy #ProudToBeDairy

[International Dairy Federation @FIL_IDF]

Today is #InternationalWomensDay!

IDF is proud to launch our Women in Dairy Knowledge Hub, with the aim to provide resources & foster collaboration for women empowerment in the global #dairy sector.

Explore: https://t.co/eWnaNznm2S

#WeAreDairy #InspireInclusion #IWD #IWD2024

[International Fund for Agricultural Development @IFAD]

And there’s more: this in turn could reduce the number of hungry people worldwide by up to 17%.

We need world leaders to #InvestInRuralWomen ✊✊✊ Do you agree?

[GlobalDairyPlatform @GlobalDairyP]

#WorldMilkDay is an ideal time to share stories about the goodness of milk and the people who produce it.

Join us in celebrating this year – June 1, 2024!

Learn how you can engage: https://t.co/MWZQ9ffXZx

#EnjoyDairy

[Guillaume Grosso @Guillaum_Grosso]

While the International Day of Women and Girls in Science is a great moment, it’s vital to recognize the achievements of #WomeninScience every day of the year - and to continue to work towards a fully inclusive workplace.
Read how @CGIAR is taking action https://t.co/n4l1TsziWK

[FAOGeneva @FAOGeneva]

Today, @FAOGeneva met with @FIL_IDF, to discuss

➡️Opportunities for collaborative initiatives in strengthening💪food security🍎
➡️@FAO One Health works & efforts⚕️
➡️Innovative ways to improve nutrition & accessibility for healthy diets🥦

[Thanawat Tiensin @ThanawatTiensin]

Contribution of terrestrial animal source food to healthy diets for improved nutrition and health outcomes: An evidence and policy overview on the state of knowledge and gaps. Milk, dairy products, eggs &meat are essential for growth, development, &overall nutritional well-being.

[Caroline Emond @EmondCa]

My last day at #COP28! A great opportunity to represent our global dairy sector.

[International Dairy Federation @FIL_IDF]

IDF & @EDA_Dairy hosted an official @COP28_UAE side event on “How animal source foods nourish the world in times of climate change��, this morning, Dec 5.

🔗 Find out more & access the recording of the event: https://t.co/0Qt9HjYrwt

#WeAreDairy #ProudToBeDairy #COP28

[Caroline Emond @EmondCa]

Proud to represent the global dairy sector at COP28. Day 1 starting with a contribution to the Great Food Debate organized by ProVeg International and ILRI.

[International Dairy Federation @FIL_IDF]

The International Dairy Federation is proud to present the latest edition of the IDF Animal Health Report, dedicated to the science and practice of young stock management.

🔗 Access it now: https://t.co/aUMIHmPlzR

#ProudToBeDairy #WeAreDairy

[Codex Alimentarius @FAOWHOCodex]

🗓️📌 | As part of the celebrations for the 120th anniversary of @FIL_IDF & for #Codex60, the 2⃣ Secretariats organized the webinar “Case studies on the General Standard for the Use of Dairy Terms”.

🗓️ 8 November
🕗 13:00 CET
➕ℹ️➡️https://t.co/h6KzreiRcq

#FoodSafety

[International Dairy Federation @FIL_IDF]

Happening tomorrow, do not miss it! 👇

[Thanawat Tiensin @ThanawatTiensin]

📣 #Job #Opportunity: Chief of Sustainable Animal Production, Feed, Genetic Branch.
Are you passionate about sustainable animal production and committed to making a positive impact on the #sustainablelivestock #transformation? We have an exciting opportunity! Join our team!