EU Raw Milk Prices Fall 19.6% Year-on-Year in May 2026
The European Union’s dairy industry is facing continued pressure on farm-gate milk prices, with the average raw milk price declining to 42.6 euro cents per kilogram in May 2026. According to the European Commission’s Milk Market Observatory (MMO) newsletter, the average price fell by 0.3% compared with April 2026 and dropped by 19.6% compared with […]
New Zealand–India FTA Raises Competition for EU Whey Protein Suppliers
New Zealand is preparing to strengthen its position in India’s dairy ingredients market as a new free trade agreement introduces preferential access for selected dairy-derived products. The agreement could reshape competition in the whey protein segment, creating new opportunities for New Zealand exporters while increasing competitive pressure on European suppliers serving India’s growing food processing […]
Bandaru Dattatreya Urges Dairy Farming to Boost Farmers’ Incomes
Former Himachal Pradesh Governor Bandaru Dattatreya has emphasised the importance of promoting dairy, sheep and poultry farming to improve farmers’ incomes and strengthen India’s livestock sector. Speaking at the annual awards ceremony of the Dr. C. Krishna Rao Memorial Society in Hyderabad, Telangana, on October 13, 2026, he highlighted the contribution of agriculture and animal […]
Global Milk Supply Growth Faces Slowdown Amid Weather Risks
Global milk production is expected to continue expanding in 2026, but growth could moderate as dairy markets confront weather-related uncertainties, economic pressures and changing production conditions. According to Ornua’s October Global Dairy Market Report, global milk collections increased by approximately 1.4% in August, with growth recorded across most major producing regions. Although milk flows have […]
Kenyan Dairy Farmers Seek Feed Tax Relief Amid Milk Supply Decline
Dairy farmers in Gatanga, Murang’a County, Kenya, are urging the government to reduce taxes on animal feed, strengthen cooperative legislation and expand veterinary services as rising production costs and declining milk deliveries put pressure on the country’s dairy sector. The farmers raised their concerns during the launch of government-provided milk coolers in Kigio. They said […]
Philippine Corn Imports Rise as Animal Feed Demand Grows
The Philippines is expected to increase grain imports as growing demand from the livestock and poultry industries coincides with weather-related pressure on domestic corn production. According to the latest Grain and Feed Update from the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) in Manila, El Niño risks, high fertilizer costs and currency depreciation are reshaping the country’s […]
Mother Dairy Partners with SonyLIV for Rohit Sharma Show
Mother Dairy has partnered with WPP Media and SonyLIV as the co-powered sponsor of Family Full House with Rohit Sharma, bringing the dairy brand into a new family entertainment property. The association aims to connect Mother Dairy with audiences through shared experiences, family conversations and entertainment-led brand storytelling. The show marks Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma’s […]
Washington State Confirms First HPAI Cases in Dairy Cattle
Washington state has confirmed its first cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in dairy cattle, marking a new development in the state’s livestock health monitoring efforts. Federal veterinary authorities confirmed the presence of HPAI H5 in two commercial dairy herds following laboratory testing. The confirmation highlights the importance of disease surveillance, farm biosecurity and […]
Uttarakhand Plans Dairy Initiative to Support 200,000 Farmers
Uttarakhand’s government has prepared a comprehensive dairy development action plan targeting more than 200,000 small and marginal farmers across the state. The initiative aims to improve milk productivity, strengthen livestock health services, expand dairy cooperative networks and provide producers with better access to domestic and international markets. The programme will receive financial support from the […]
IBISA Strengthens Indian Leadership to Expand Climate Insurance for Dairy Farmers
IBISA Network has announced two key leadership appointments in India as the company seeks to accelerate the expansion of parametric insurance and strengthen climate-risk protection for agricultural communities, including dairy farmers. The appointments come as climate change continues to expose livestock-dependent livelihoods to rising temperatures, heat stress and unpredictable weather conditions. Samdarshi Vikram Singh has […]
