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Climate Change Hits India’s Milk Production

India’s dairy sector is facing growing challenges from climate change, with rising temperatures and prolonged heat stress significantly reducing milk production and threatening the livelihoods of millions of dairy farmers, according to a report published by The Hindu. Research cited in the report shows that heat stress can reduce milk yields by 10–30% during the...

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TN Farmers Demand ₹50/Litre Milk Procurement Price

The Tamil Nadu Milk Producers’ Welfare Association has urged the State government to increase the milk procurement price to ₹50 per litre for cow’s milk, citing mounting production costs and the need to ensure sustainable incomes for dairy farmers. The demand was raised during the association’s state executive committee meeting, where members highlighted that rising...

FAO Food Price Index Eases as Dairy Prices Decline

The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 130.3 points in June 2026, down 0.3% from May, as lower prices for cereals, sugar and dairy products outweighed increases in vegetable oils and meat, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Despite the monthly decline, the index remained 1.7% higher than June 2025 and 18.7% below...

Hatsun Agro Expands Footprint Amid Branded Dairy Boom

Hatsun Agro Product Ltd. is strengthening its position in India’s branded dairy market through capacity expansion, wider distribution and value-added products, as demand for packaged and branded dairy continues to rise. The company, which owns brands including Arokya, Arun Icecreams, Hatsun, Ibaco and HAP Daily, has expanded its processing capabilities through strategic acquisitions and continues...

Technology Push Can Transform Assam Dairy Cooperatives

Assam’s dairy cooperative sector can unlock significant growth through strategic investments in modern processing technologies, cold chain infrastructure and value addition, according to an editorial published by The Sentinel. The editorial highlights ongoing discussions between Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan (Lalan) Singh on strengthening dairy cooperatives to achieve the...

Expired Dairy Products Found at Cyberabad Warehouse

Food safety inspections conducted by the Commissioner of Food Safety, Telangana, on July 3, 2026, uncovered multiple violations at three food establishments in the Cyberabad region, including an Instamart warehouse operated by Kwickbox Retail Private Limited in Gajularamaram. Officials found expired dairy products, including cheese, yoghurt smoothies and paneer, which were immediately discarded. The inspection...

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

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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...