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Kerala Agri Varsity launches home garden model to promote nutritious vegetables

The Panchakam initiative recommends cultivating five crops: drumstick, papaya, chilli, curry leaf, and cowpea

Why input costs, not demand, will decide India’s dairy inflation story

The real challenge is going to be whether the industry can supply the required amounts of milk in an efficient, sustainable, and affordable manner

Parametric climate insurance can help safeguard India’s ₹52 lakh crore agriculture economy in El Niño year

There should be public-private partnerships for strengthening weather-based insurance and building new climate-linked products for heat, rainfall, livestock and fisheries

India’s Dairy Majors Didn’t Have a Bad Quarter — They Had a Structural Warning

The Q1 FY27 earnings season is done, and on paper it looks like a celebration. Heritage Foods posted its highest-ever quarterly revenue. So did Dodla Dairy. So did Hatsun Agro, which crossed ₹3,000 crore in quarterly sales for the first time in its 40-year history. Even Parag Milk Foods, still building on last year’s momentum,...

‘BJP went into emergency mode after Rahul Gandhi’s attack’: Gaurav Gogoi

Parsi Dairy Farm Reopens After FDA Clearance

Mumbai’s iconic 110-year-old Parsi Dairy Farm has resumed operations after the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) restored its food business licence, nearly two weeks after suspending it over food safety and hygiene violations. The licence was reinstated after a follow-up inspection confirmed that the dairy had implemented the corrective measures prescribed by the FDA....

Sid’s Farm Raises ₹81 Crore to Accelerate Growth

Hyderabad-based premium dairy and food brand Sid’s Farm has raised over ₹81 crore in a Pre-Series B funding round led by Omnivore, NSFO, Dodla Dairy, Next Bharat Ventures and LIO, along with a consortium of other investors. The company will use the fresh capital to strengthen its supply chain, expand manufacturing and distribution capabilities, invest...

Dairy company Sid’s Farm raises ₹81 crore in pre-series B round

Funds to strengthen supply chain, expand footprint and drive product innovation

M.P. suspends e-token system for fertilizer, order buy of 60% of moong crop

Industry divided on State’s decision to suspend the e-token for distribution of urea and DAP designed to curb black marketing

Priyanka Gandhi’s ‘gaumutra expert’ jibe draws ire of over 200 academicians: ‘Mockery not a substitute’

Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture and Livestock with Respect to Viksit Bharat 2047

Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture and Livestock with Respect to Viksit Bharat 2047 Rahul Tiwari1, Prashant Tiwari2, Deepak Kumar2 1ICAR National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, India. 2ICMR-NIHR, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. Abstract Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising agriculture and livestock sectors globally by enabling data-driven decision-making, precision farming, and optimised resource utilisation. In India, where […] The post Artificial Intelligence in Agr

Agalactia in Sows: Early Recognition and Proper Management Can Save Piglets

Agalactia in Sows: Early Recognition and Proper Management Can Save Piglets Authors Dr. Prashant Tiwari ICMR-NIHR, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India Dr. Chetna Motla Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Veterinary University (DUVASU), Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India Introduction Pig farming is one of the fastest-growing livestock enterprises, and the survival and growth of piglets largely depend on adequate […] The post Agalactia in Sows: Early Recognition and Proper Management Can Save Piglets first appeare

Proper Housing: The First Line of Defence Against Animal Diseases

Proper Housing: The First Line of Defence Against Animal Diseases Dr. Prashant Tiwari¹, Dr. Nivedita Mishra² ¹Project Research Scientist (Veterinarian), ICMR–NIHR, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India ²Department of Veterinary Medicine, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture & Technology (SVPUAT), Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India Introduction Livestock health is the foundation of profitable and sustainable animal farming. While […] The post Proper Housing: The First Line of Defence Against An

Kerala Orders Probe into Milma Ghee Deal

The Kerala government has ordered a departmental investigation into alleged irregularities at Milma, including the supply of ghee to the Sabarimala temple, expanding scrutiny beyond the vigilance inquiry already underway. Announcing the decision, Dairy Development Minister Bindu Krishna said a broader departmental probe is necessary to determine the full extent of the alleged corruption within...

Haryana Announces Major Push for Dairy Expansion

The Haryana Government has unveiled a comprehensive roadmap to strengthen the State’s dairy sector, with Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini announcing new incentives, infrastructure projects and cooperative reforms aimed at boosting milk production, empowering women dairy farmers and expanding the VITA brand. Chairing a review meeting of cooperative federations, the Chief Minister said the...

Tiruchi Aavin Milk Procurement Under Pressure

Tiruchi Aavin is witnessing a decline in milk procurement as an increasing number of dairy farmers shift their supplies to private dairies offering higher procurement prices. According to officials, the cooperative’s average daily milk procurement has fallen by around 15,000 litres, from nearly 2 lakh litres per day to about 1.85 lakh litres, affecting the...

Government Strengthens Dairy Infrastructure Nationwide

The Government of India has announced a series of measures to strengthen dairy infrastructure, livestock development and milk supply across the country, reinforcing its commitment to enhancing farmer incomes and ensuring long-term dairy sector growth. The initiatives focus on expanding dairy processing capacity, improving milk procurement and cold-chain infrastructure, promoting scientific livestock management, and supporting...

Maharashtra Milk Collection Drops After FDA Crackdown

Maharashtra’s average daily milk procurement has declined by 7.51 lakh litres within a month following the state’s intensified crackdown on milk adulteration, highlighting the scale of illegal synthetic milk entering the dairy supply chain. According to the Dairy Development Department, average daily milk collection fell from 17.923 million litres in May 2026 to 17.172 million...

India Retains Global Lead in Milk Production

India has reaffirmed its position as the world’s largest milk producer, with milk output continuing to rise despite global supply challenges, reinforcing the country’s leadership in the global dairy sector. According to industry estimates, India’s milk production growth remains supported by expanding herd productivity, rising domestic demand and continued investment in the dairy value chain....

Dodla Dairy to raise milk prices, retains 15% growth outlook

Dodla Dairy to raise milk prices as procurement costs stay high; sees 15% value growth despite Q1 margin pressure Dodla Dairy Ltd will raise milk prices over the next two months after elevated procurement costs and higher packaging expenses squeezed profitability in the June quarter, even as the company posted a healthy 19% year-on-year growth...

India retains global dairy lead as milk output rises

Cow’s milk production is forecast to rise to 105.4 million tonnes this year from 103.2 million tonnes in 2025, says USDA

ICAR-CMFRI: 91.1% of India’s marine fish stocks sustainable, trawl landings remain stable

CMFRI’s assessments do not indicate any palpable decline in trawl-based fish landings during 2021-25, says Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Rajiv Ranjan Singh

Assam Exports Purabi Ice Cream to Bhutan

Assam has entered the international dairy market with the first-ever export consignment of Purabi Premium Ice Cream to Bhutan, marking a significant milestone for the state’s dairy sector. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma flagged off the inaugural shipment of 5,627 litres of ice cream, produced by West Assam Milk Producers’ Cooperative Union Ltd. (WAMUL) under...

New Zealand Retains Global Dairy Export Lead

New Zealand has retained its position as the world’s largest single-country dairy exporter, accounting for 22.1% of global dairy exports in 2025, according to Rabobank’s World Dairy Map 2026. The report shows that global dairy trade grew by 11% between 2017 and 2025, increasing from 91.1 billion kg to 101.2 billion kg in liquid milk...

Haryana Unveils 5 Major Dairy Growth Initiatives

The Haryana Government has announced five major initiatives aimed at accelerating dairy sector growth, boosting farmer incomes and strengthening women-led dairy entrepreneurship through the cooperative network. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced that Women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and Women Cooperative Multipurpose Agriculture Credit and Service Societies (CMPACS) supplying milk to VITA will receive an incentive...

Documentary Explores Ethical Dairy Farming Model

A new Scottish documentary, A Dairy Story, is bringing global attention to an alternative model of dairy farming by highlighting Rainton Farm in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, where owners David and the late Wilma Finlay allow cows and their calves to remain together for five to six months after birth, instead of separating them within...

Bihar Targets 1 Crore Litres Daily Milk Output

Bihar has set an ambitious target of producing 1 crore litres of milk per day while positioning its flagship dairy brand Sudha as a globally recognized brand, signalling a major push to strengthen the state’s dairy economy. Announcing the initiative, Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary said the government is working to equip livestock farmers with modern...

U.S. Dairy Exports Outpace Whole Milk Demand

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) has highlighted that while the return of whole and 2% milk to U.S. school meal programmes is expected to boost domestic dairy demand, the industry’s long-term growth increasingly depends on expanding global trade. According to NMPF, the reintroduction of whole milk in schools could generate additional demand equivalent to...