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From Seva to Sustainability: Reimagining the Future of Gaushalas and Indigenous Cattle Economy in India

From Seva to Sustainability: Reimagining the Future of Gaushalas and Indigenous Cattle Economy in India By Dr. Rajesh Kumar Singh Editor-in-Chief, Pashudhan Praharee India stands at a unique crossroads where tradition and science have the potential to converge and create one of the most powerful rural transformation models in the world. On one side, the […] The post From Seva to Sustainability: Reimagining the Future of Gaushalas and Indigenous Cattle Economy in India first appeared on Pashudhan

FSSAI’s Production Record Rule: Relief for Traders, But Dairy Industry Still Awaits Clarity

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has finally notified the amendment mandating licensed food manufacturers to maintain daily records of production and raw material utilisation. The final gazette notification, issued on 23 June 2026, brings some welcome relief by exempting non-manufacturing food businesses from this requirement, reflecting concerns raised by industry stakeholders...

White Revolution 2.0: Expanding Without Diluting Local Institutions

The true test of White Revolution 2.0 will not be how many new institutions it creates, but whether it strengthens the institutions that made White Revolution 1.0 a global success. India’s dairy cooperative movement is one of the world’s finest examples of grassroots economic transformation. The Anand Pattern—built on village societies, district unions and state...

Aavin Rolls Out Cloud System for Faster Farmer Payments

Aavin (Madurai) has introduced a cloud-based automated monitoring module at 45 Bulk Milk Coolers (BMCs) across Madurai district to ensure faster payments and improve transparency for dairy farmers. The new system instantly records and generates three key data points—milk weight, nutritional content, and monetary value—helping eliminate accounting delays while ensuring accurate evaluation of milk quality...

Nestlé Dairy Plan Faces Transparency Questions

Nestlé’s newly launched Dairy Plan is drawing attention not only for its reported sustainability progress but also for calls for greater transparency around how its climate achievements are measured and disclosed. The company says it has reduced greenhouse gas emissions across its dairy value chain by 26% in 2025 compared with its 2018 baseline, including...

Growing Milk Supplies Weigh on Global Dairy Markets

Abundant milk production is placing downward pressure on global dairy prices, with analysts warning that expanding supplies could keep markets bearish in the months ahead. According to the latest USDA Milk Production Report, May 2026 milk production in the top 24 U.S. dairy states rose 2.4% year-on-year to 19.8 billion pounds, while average production reached...

Yili Uses AI Comic to Showcase Dairy Supply Chain

China’s leading dairy company Yili Group has unveiled the country’s first AI-generated supply chain traceability comic series, “The Full Chain Alliance: Enora’s Super Adventure,” at the fourth China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing. Developed in collaboration with the China Agricultural Film and Television Center, the three-part series uses generative AI and Yili’s mascot...

I talk to paneer and milk”, says the man behind Milky Mist’s incredible dairy journey

Milk Blending Protest Targets Adulteration Concerns

In a symbolic protest against milk adulteration and what they describe as inconsistent quality standards, dairy farmers in Jaipur, Rajasthan, introduced mock milk variants labeled M0, M20, M50, and M100, drawing a comparison with India’s ethanol-blended fuel categories such as E20 petrol. Under the demonstration, M0 represented pure milk, while M20 and M50 symbolized milk...

Farmers Oppose Proposed India-US Trade Deal

Farmer organisations across India have intensified opposition to the proposed India-US trade agreement, warning that greater market access for American agricultural products could adversely affect domestic agriculture, dairy, poultry, and food security. Bharatiya Kisan Union (Charuni) president Gurnam Singh Charuni stated that ongoing negotiations, which began in February 2025, are nearing completion and raised concerns...

Digital Dairy Finance Boost for Bangladesh Farmers

City Bank PLC, Milk Vita and Agroshift have signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch a Digital Dairy Financing Initiative aimed at expanding access to formal finance for dairy and cattle farmers across Bangladesh through a technology-enabled ecosystem. Under the initiative, Milk Vita, Bangladesh’s largest dairy cooperative network, will provide access to more...

Dairy HIGH2 Finds Way to Cut Nitrogen Use

New findings from the Dairy HIGH2 research program in Australia suggest dairy farmers may be able to significantly reduce synthetic nitrogen fertilizer use without sacrificing pasture growth or milk production. Led by the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) and Dairy Australia, the $6.5 million Dairy HIGH2 partnership—extended in 2025 with an additional $1.2 million investment—is...

Mother Dairy Extends Media Partnership with WPP Until 2030

Mother Dairy Fruit & Vegetable Pvt. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), has renewed its integrated media mandate with WPP Media, extending a long-standing partnership through 2030. Under the renewed four-year agreement, WPP Media’s Wavemaker will continue to manage integrated media planning and buying for the dairy major, focusing...

Tripura, NDDB Join Hands for Dairy Growth

Tripura has signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) and the Gomati Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union Limited (GCMPUL) to accelerate cooperative dairy development and support the national vision of White Revolution 2.0. The agreement was signed at the New Secretariat in Agartala in the presence of Chief Minister...

ONE NATION, ONE VETERINARY PRACTICE: A TRANSFORMATIVE REFORM FOR INDIA’S LIVESTOCK SECTOR AND VIKSIT BHARAT @2047

ONE NATION, ONE VETERINARY PRACTICE: A TRANSFORMATIVE REFORM FOR INDIA’S LIVESTOCK SECTOR AND VIKSIT BHARAT @2047 India stands at a crucial juncture where transformative policy reforms are essential to strengthen its agricultural and livestock sectors. Among such critical reforms, the vision of “One Nation, One Veterinary Practice (One Nation, One Veterinary Registration)” emerges as a […] The post ONE NATION, ONE VETERINARY PRACTICE: A TRANSFORMATIVE REFORM FOR INDIA’S LIVESTOCK SECTOR AND VIKS

IIM Graduate Builds ₹43 Crore Rural Dairy Enterprise

An IIM graduate who chose to return to his village instead of pursuing a conventional corporate career has built a dairy-focused agribusiness generating annual revenues of approximately ₹43 crore, highlighting the growing potential of rural entrepreneurship in India. According to reports, the entrepreneur leveraged modern dairy farming practices, value-chain integration, and direct market linkages to...

Himachal Milk Policy Sparks Political Debate

A political debate has emerged in Himachal Pradesh over the state government’s dairy policies, with Leader of Opposition Jairam Thakur criticizing the administration over alleged shortcomings in milk procurement and broader governance issues. Speaking in Shimla, Thakur raised concerns regarding the handling of the dairy sector and questioned the effectiveness of policies impacting milk producers....

New Zealand Milk Output Reaches Record High

New Zealand’s dairy sector is on track for record milk production in 2026, driven by strong global dairy prices, improved farm profitability, and expanding herd numbers. According to industry and USDA forecasts, national milk output is expected to reach approximately 22.1 million metric tonnes, the highest level on record. Average farmgate milk prices are currently...

US Opens H-2A Program Access for Dairy Farms

The Trump administration has issued new guidance allowing U.S. dairy farms to access the H-2A temporary agricultural worker program, a significant policy shift for an industry that has long struggled with labor shortages. The U.S. Departments of Homeland Security (DHS) and Labor clarified that dairy operations may qualify for H-2A workers if they can...

South Korea Dairy Sector Balances Quality and Efficiency

South Korea’s dairy industry is demonstrating how technology, milk quality incentives, and efficiency-focused management can support profitability in a challenging production environment. Insights shared by Michigan State University Extension following a visit to Youngmin Farm in Pyeongtaek-si highlighted a family-owned operation milking 65 Holstein cows using an automated robotic milking system, with electronic identification tags...

Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam and One Health: Yogic Principles for Human and Animal Welfare

Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam and One Health: Yogic Principles for Human and Animal Welfare International Webinar International Yoga Day Keynote Address Dr. Tarun Shridhar Director General, Indian Chamber of Food and Agriculture (ICFA) and Former Secretary, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India Distinguished delegates. It is a privilege to be amongst such eminent […] The post Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam and One Health: Yogic Principles for Human and Animal Welfare first app

Diversified Poultry Farming: The Next Frontier for Food security, Rural Prosperity and sustainability

Diversified Poultry Farming: The Next Frontier for Food security, Rural Prosperity and sustainability Dr. Abhijeet Champati1, Dr. Venus Das2, Dr. Vanlalhmangaihsanga2, Dr. Nanda K. Roy2 and Dr. V. Keerthi2 1Assistant Professor, Department of Livestock Farm Complex, IVSAH, SOADU, Bhubaneswar-751003, Odisha, India 2Assistant Professor, Department of Livestock Production Management, IVSAH, SOADU, Bhubaneswar-751003, Odisha, India *Corresponding author: Dr. […] The post Diversified Poultry Farming:

Crop–Livestock Integrations: Harnessing Synergies for Sustainable Agriculture and Food security

Crop–Livestock Integrations: Harnessing Synergies for Sustainable Agriculture and Food security Dr. Abhijeet Champati1* and Bandana Mayanglambam2 1Assistant Professor, Department of Livestock Farm Complex, IVSAH, SOADU, Bhubaneswar-751003, Odisha, India 2PhD Scholar , Department of Plant pathology, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Mohanpur, Nadia-741252, West Bengal, India *Corresponding author: Dr. Abhijeet Champati (abhijeetchampati@soa.ac.in) Abstract Integrated Crop-Livestock Systems (I

Heat Stress Found to Cut Milk Quality and Yield

New research from Cornell University has revealed that heat stress affects dairy farmers more severely than previously understood by reducing not only milk production but also the fat and protein content of milk. Analyzing data from approximately 6.5 million cows and around 120 million milk production records across the United States between 2007 and 2016,...

Swiss-Led Group to Invest $100M in Vietnam Dairy Plant

A Swiss-led investor consortium headed by Swiss Asia Partner SA has announced plans to invest approximately US$100 million in the Be Milk dairy manufacturing plant in Tay Ninh Province, Vietnam, marking a significant boost to the country’s dairy processing sector. The project will be developed in two phases through a partnership and franchise agreement with...

Fake Milk Industry Evolves as Counterfeit Dairy Surges

India’s dairy sector is facing a growing challenge from counterfeit and adulterated products as fraudsters increasingly target high-volume dairy categories such as milk, ghee, khoya, paneer, and cheese. According to the ASPA-CRISIL State of Counterfeiting in India report, reported counterfeiting incidents across India increased 2.5 times to 187 cases in 2025 compared with 2018, with...

Danone Acquires MADE Group in Protein Growth Push

French dairy and nutrition giant Danone has agreed to acquire Australian food and beverage company MADE Group as part of its strategy to strengthen its position in the fast-growing high-protein nutrition market across the Asia-Pacific region. MADE Group, known for brands including Cocobella coconut water, yogurts, and Rokeby protein smoothies, generated more than €300 million...

FSSAI Cracks Down on Cheap Milk Entering Bengaluru

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has intensified action against the supply of low-cost milk entering Bengaluru through informal and potentially non-compliant channels, amid concerns over food safety and quality standards. Authorities have launched inspections and enforcement measures targeting milk being transported into the city at unusually low prices, raising suspicions about...