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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...

Heat Stress Threatens Dairy Milk Quality and Farmer Returns

New research from Cornell University has revealed that heat stress affects not only the quantity of milk produced by dairy cows but also its nutritional quality, potentially doubling the economic impact on dairy farmers. An analysis of data from approximately 6.5 million dairy cows across 43 U.S. states between 2007 and 2016 found that rising...

Greenply launches ‘Kisan Saathi’ farmer engagement programme

It is designed to put expert know-how directly into the hands of the communities it works with

Madhur Dairy Expands Capacity with ₹128 Crore Plant

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated Madhur Dairy’s new automated milk processing and packaging plant (Unit-2) at Dashela, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, marking a major boost for India’s cooperative dairy sector. Built across 15 acres at a cost of ₹128 crore, the facility currently processes 2.5 lakh litres of milk per day and is designed...

FARM-LEVEL DIAGNOSIS OF MASTITIS IN DAIRY ANIMALS

FARM-LEVEL DIAGNOSIS OF MASTITIS IN DAIRY ANIMALS Shraddha Sinha Department of Veterinary Medicine (TVCC), College of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry, Dau Shri Vasudev Chandrakar Kamdhenu Vishwavidyalaya, Anjora, Durg, Chhattisgarh, India Abstract Mastitis is one of the most common and economically important diseases of dairy animals. It causes inflammation of the udder and affects milk […] The post FARM-LEVEL DIAGNOSIS OF MASTITIS IN DAIRY ANIMALS first appeared on Pashudhan Praharee | Pe

RAM SINGH MEMORIAL NATIONAL ANIMAL WELFARE AWARDS – 2026

🏆 ANNOUNCING THE RAM SINGH MEMORIAL NATIONAL ANIMAL WELFARE AWARDS – 2026 Honouring India’s Unsung Heroes in Animal Welfare, Rescue, Rehabilitation & Compassionate Care 🐾 National Call for Nominations & Article Entries Organized by Pashudhan Praharee Under the Aegis of AgroVet Research & Development Foundation (ARDF) Livestock Institute of Training & Development (LITD) Goel Vet […] The post RAM SINGH MEMORIAL NATIONAL ANIMAL WELFARE AWARDS – 2026 first appeared on Pashudhan Praharee | Pet Care

Technology for Bharat: Why farm-first design beats silicon-first hype

The UPI moment for Indian agriculture is a preview of how innovation can work at a population scale for the country

US Dairy Heifer Shortage Raises Supply Concerns

The US dairy industry is facing a growing replacement heifer shortage, raising concerns about future milk supply growth despite current record milk production levels. Recent industry reports indicate that dairy heifer inventories have fallen to historically low levels, with replacement heifers expected to calve totaling approximately 2.5 million head—the lowest since USDA began tracking the...

Climate Change Threatens Milk Quality and Output

Climate change is emerging as a growing threat not only to the quantity of milk produced worldwide but also to overall dairy productivity, despite significant investments in cooling technologies and farm adaptation measures. New research analyzing data from more than 130,000 dairy cows across Israel over a 12-year period found that a single day of...

Congress Alleges ₹1,000 Crore Irregularities in Sumul Polls

The upcoming elections of Surat-based Sumul Dairy have sparked a political controversy after Congress leaders alleged irregularities worth nearly ₹1,000 crore linked to the functioning and election process of the dairy cooperative. According to reports, Congress has accused the BJP of exerting political influence over the cooperative’s electoral process and raised concerns regarding financial decisions,...

Asahi Brings Century-Old CALPIS Dairy Drink to India

Japanese beverage giant Asahi Group Holdings has announced its entry into India’s non-alcoholic, non-carbonated beverage market through the launch of its iconic CALPIS dairy-based drink in partnership with Varun Beverages Limited (VBL). The strategic alliance marks Asahi’s first move into India’s rapidly growing beverage sector, with CALPIS scheduled to launch in the second half of...

Low vs Zero: Dairy Branding Battle Intensifies

A growing branding battle in India’s health-focused dairy and food market is highlighting the difference between “low sugar” and “zero sugar” claims, as established brands and emerging startups compete for consumers seeking healthier alternatives. The debate reflects a broader industry trend where reducing sugar has become a major product innovation driver across dairy, beverages, and...

Tigers, gaurs, wild dogs: Inside Madhya Pradesh’s wildlife swap plan with Andhra

PM Modi to commission 3 indigenously built naval ships in Kolkata on June 21

Navy to get 12 sets of indigenous 1.25 MW gas turbine generators for Kolkata-class ships

Meghalaya’s 10,000-tonne organic spice processing unit to benefit 5,500 farmers

Developed at an investment of ₹30 crore to significantly scale up production, the unit is designed to process over 10,000 tonnes of organic spices annually

From Brazil to Egypt in 30 days: eDairy Market Trade digitally accelerates Lactalis Brazil’s exports

Moving large volumes of food internationally is not just a matter of ships; it is, above all, a race against time. Traditionally, shipping goods of this magnitude between South America and the Middle East required months of bureaucracy, phone calls, and intermediaries. eDairy Market Trade and Lactalis Brazil have just demonstrated that when technology comes into play, timelines...