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Khammam Vijaya Dairy Faces Uncertain Future Amid Shift Reports

The future of Khammam Vijaya Dairy has come under uncertainty following reports that the Telangana government is planning to shift its operations to Warangal, raising concerns among dairy farmers, employees and industry stakeholders. Operated by the Telangana Dairy Development Cooperative Federation (TDDCF) on a 10-acre campus in Indira Nagar, Khammam, the dairy was inaugurated in...

Purabi Dairy, NDDB and Suzuki India sign MoU to establish CBGs plant in Assam

In a major step towards promoting sustainable development and clean energy in Assam, the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), Suzuki R&D Centre India Pvt. Ltd. (SRDI) and North East Dairy and Foods Ltd. (NEDFL – which markets dairy products under the Purabi brand), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a compressed biogas...

New incentive package targets growth in Ladakh’s Pashmina economy

Among the key measures approved is a 25% production-based incentive for Pashmina herders under the Livestock Development Incentive Programme

Centre designates 23 terrorists: Who they are and the charges against them

Ahmedabad bullet train station to be developed as a multimodal transport hub with kite-inspired design

Maharashtra Tightens Milk Safety Enforcement

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced stricter enforcement of milk safety regulations, warning that violations could attract penalties of up to ₹10 lakh as part of a major crackdown on adulteration and food safety breaches. According to the report, the FDA plans to intensify inspections across the milk supply chain, including collection...

Godrej Jersey Targets ₹1,000 Crore Protein Growth

Godrej Jersey has unveiled an ambitious ₹1,000 crore growth vision centered on repositioning everyday dairy products as mainstream sources of protein and functional nutrition, reflecting the rapid shift in Indian consumer preferences toward health-focused foods. The leading private dairy player, with operations across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Maharashtra, said milk, curd and...

Heatwaves, fodder stress, and milk supply: Rethinking dairy sustainability in India

As the sector moves towards its next phase of growth, its success will depend not only on increasing production but also on its ability to adapt to a changing climate

Tripura Emerges as Northeast’s No. 2 Milk Producer

Tripura has emerged as the second-largest milk producer in Northeast India, reflecting the success of sustained investments in dairy development, veterinary healthcare and livestock services. Announcing the achievement, Tripura Animal Resource Development and Fisheries Minister Sudhangshu Das said the state’s focused efforts to strengthen dairy infrastructure and improve animal husbandry practices have significantly boosted milk...

Securing India’s livestock feed supply chain in a changing climate

Climate variability is becoming the new normal, and ensuring reliable access to feed ingredients will be essential to protecting livestock productivity

Manipur Speeds Up Dairy Modernisation Drive

Manipur is accelerating efforts to modernise its dairy sector as local milk production continues to fall significantly short of consumer demand, prompting the Manipur Milk Producers’ Cooperative Union Limited (MMPCU) to strengthen production and processing capacity. Speaking during the Cooperative Week celebrations and the “AI & Technology Day” brand promotion programme at the Manipur Dairy...

Sirsa Vita Faces ₹15 Crore Payment Delay Row

The Sirsa Vita Milk Plant in Haryana is facing mounting protests from dairy farmers over pending payments of around ₹15 crore, with the Bharatiya Kisan Ekta (BKE) alleging that milk producers have not received dues for the past two months. Farmers submitted a memorandum to the Chief Minister, claiming that while private dairy companies are...

Assam Targets 10 Lakh Litres of Daily Milk Output

Assam has set an ambitious target of producing 10 lakh litres of milk per day as part of a major push to strengthen the state’s dairy sector, enhance rural livelihoods and reduce dependence on milk imports from other states. Announcing the initiative, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the government is expanding support for dairy...

Tripura Becomes Northeast’s No. 2 Milk Producer

Tripura has emerged as the second-largest milk producer in Northeast India, reflecting significant progress in dairy development, veterinary care and livestock services, according to Animal Resource Development and Fisheries Minister Sudhangshu Das. Speaking at a programme in Agartala, the minister said the state’s sustained investments in dairy infrastructure, animal healthcare and scientific livestock management have...

Dairy Beverage Sales Jump Over 50% in Heatwave

China’s dairy beverage market is witnessing a sharp summer surge, with sales of chilled dairy drinks increasing by more than 50% as intense heat drives demand for refreshing beverages. According to market data cited by Whalesbook, products such as lassi, yogurt drinks, probiotic beverages and flavored milk have seen particularly strong growth, with convenience stores,...

Innovation Powers the Next Era of U.S. Dairy

As the United States marks 250 years of its agricultural heritage, the dairy industry is entering a new era driven by innovation, technology and data-led decision-making. According to Dairy Herd, modern dairy farms are combining advanced genetics, precision nutrition, automation, artificial intelligence, robotics and data analytics to improve productivity, animal welfare and sustainability while maintaining...

Belarus Dairy Exports Surge 50% on Commodity Exchange

Belarus significantly expanded its dairy exports through the Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange (BUCE) during the first half of 2026, with sales increasing 1.5 times year-on-year to reach more than BYN 274 million (approximately US$93 million). Dairy products accounted for over 40% of the total value of agricultural exports traded on the exchange during the period,...

MP to Offer Subsidised Cows to Ladli Behna Women

The Madhya Pradesh Government is set to launch a new scheme to provide cows at subsidised rates to beneficiaries of its flagship Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana, aiming to boost milk production while strengthening women’s economic empowerment. Announcing the proposal, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Animal Husbandry and Dairying Lakhan Patel said he has requested...

Whey Protein Boom Reshapes Global Dairy Industry

Whey protein, once considered a low-value byproduct of cheesemaking, has become one of the dairy industry’s most valuable commodities as the global “proteinmaxxing” trend fuels unprecedented demand. According to The Guardian, rising health consciousness, the growing popularity of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic, and the widespread addition of protein to everyday foods have transformed...

Artificial Intelligence (AI): A Smart Tool for Disease Diagnosis in Livestock

Artificial Intelligence (AI): A Smart Tool for Disease Diagnosis in Livestock Author: Dr. Shraddha Sinha Department of Veterinary Medicine, Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex, College of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry, DSVCKV, Anjora, Durg–491001, Chhattisgarh Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming veterinary healthcare by enabling faster and more accurate disease diagnosis. By analysing clinical signs, images, […] The post Artificial Intelligence (AI): A Smart Tool f

Yili Showcases Functional Dairy Innovation at GDC

Chinese dairy leader Yili Group highlighted its latest advances in functional dairy products and precision nutrition at the 19th Global Dairy Congress held in Barcelona, Spain, from 17–18 June 2026. During the Industry Leadership session, Dr. Ignatius Szeto, Vice President of Yili Group, delivered a keynote titled “Creating High Value Functional Product Opportunities,” emphasizing that...

US Opens H-2A Visa Route for Dairy Farms

The Trump administration has opened a new pathway for U.S. dairy farms to hire foreign workers by expanding access to the H-2A agricultural visa programme, addressing the industry’s long-standing labour shortage. The policy allows eligible dairy operations to use the existing H-2A temporary agricultural worker programme under revised guidance, providing greater flexibility for farms that...

Weak Monsoon May Push Up Milk Prices

A weak 2026 southwest monsoon is emerging as a potential inflation risk for India’s dairy sector, with industry experts warning that lower rainfall could reduce fodder availability, raise feed costs and eventually push up milk prices. According to The Economic Times, the dairy industry is already witnessing selective milk price increases, while concerns are mounting...

Experts Warn Milk Dumping Pollutes Rivers

Environmental experts have warned that pouring milk into rivers as part of religious rituals can seriously harm aquatic ecosystems by acting as an organic pollutant rather than a harmless offering. According to the report, when milk enters a river, naturally occurring bacteria begin decomposing it, a process that consumes large amounts of dissolved oxygen, reducing...

Bhutan’s Daily Milk Run Serves Indian Consumers

Every morning before sunrise, a dairy cooperative from Gelephu, Bhutan, transports fresh milk across the border to Dadgari in Assam, India, where strong consumer demand has created a thriving cross-border dairy trade. The Gelephu Om Detshen dairy cooperative, comprising 134 active members owning 402 milking cows, operates 10 milk collection centres and delivers around 220...

US Protein Boom Fuels Whey Supply Crunch

The surging demand for high-protein foods in the United States is creating an unprecedented shortage of whey protein, as the dairy industry struggles to expand processing capacity fast enough to meet consumer demand. According to CNBC, the boom is being driven by growing health consciousness, the popularity of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, and the rapid expansion...

National Dairy Month Highlights Dairy’s Economic Role

As the United States marked National Dairy Month in June, industry leaders and dairy advocates highlighted the sector’s critical contribution to nutrition, rural economies and agricultural sustainability. Originally launched as National Milk Month in 1937 to help stabilize dairy demand during periods of surplus production, the celebration has evolved into a broader recognition of dairy...

ABC Farms Pioneer Helped Shape India’s Cheese Market

Long before artisanal cheese became popular in India, Sohrab Chinoy, founder of ABC Farms in Pune, transformed a recurring surplus of nearly 1,000 litres of unsold milk into one of the country’s pioneering artisanal cheese businesses. A third-generation dairy entrepreneur whose family operated Mumbai’s historic Byculla Dairy Farm, Chinoy returned from dairy training in Germany...