Tripura explores NDDB partnership to strengthen dairy sector; ARDD minister visits Gujarat facilities – DairyDimension

The Government of Tripura is intensifying efforts to modernise its dairy sector, with Animal Resource Development Department (ARDD) Minister Sudhangshu Das visiting the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) headquarters in Anand, Gujarat, to explore opportunities for collaboration and technological advancement. The visit underscores Tripura’s growing focus on strengthening milk production, improving farmer incomes, and building […]
Indian Dairy Engineering Goes Global with IDMC’s UK Plant | NDDB & Freshways – DairyDimension

In a significant milestone for India’s dairy engineering sector, IDMC Ltd, a subsidiary of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), has successfully inaugurated a fully automated 1 million litres per day (MLPD) dairy processing plant for Freshways in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The facility was inaugurated by Dr. Meenesh Shah, Chairman of NDDB and IDMC Ltd, […]
High milk output from robot in Antrim – DairyDimension

A strong focus on precision management, nutrition, genetics, and robotic milking optimisation is helping dairy farmer Ciaran McNaughton achieve exceptional production levels on his farm near Corkey, County Antrim. Operating a fully housed dairy system with a 15-year-old Lely milking robot, McNaughton’s herd has emerged as one of Northern Ireland’s highest-performing robotic operations, demonstrating how […]
European Milk Board celebrates 20 years amid dairy crisis – DairyDimension

The European Milk Board (EMB) has called on European policymakers to activate voluntary milk supply reduction measures, warning that declining milk prices and rising production costs are creating significant financial challenges for dairy farmers across the continent. The appeal came during the EMB’s 20th General Assembly in Italy, where the organisation reflected on two decades […]
Heatwaves bolster milk prices | The Scottish Farmer – PressReader – DairyDimension

Extreme heatwaves across the United Kingdom and parts of Europe are beginning to reshape dairy market dynamics, temporarily shifting the sector from oversupply to undersupply and providing much-needed support to milk prices. According to the latest estimates from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), Great Britain’s milk production has fallen by approximately 18.5 million […]
Fonterra cuts top end of 2026/27 milk price forecast – The Cattle Site – DairyDimension

New Zealand dairy cooperative Fonterra has reduced the upper end of its forecast farmgate milk price range for the 2026/27 season, citing softer global demand conditions and increased milk production across major exporting regions. The cooperative revised its forecast to NZ$8.00–NZ$10.50 per kilogram of milk solids (kgMS), down from its initial guidance of NZ$8.00–NZ$11.00 per […]
Heritage Foods’ Executive Director Brahmani Nara Named Among Fortune India’s Most Powerful Women 2026

Hyderabad: Heritage Foods Ltd. has announced that its Executive Director, Brahmani Nara, has been recognised among Fortune India’s Most Powerful Women 2026, acknowledging her leadership and contributions to the growth of one of India’s leading dairy and food companies. The recognition highlights Brahmani Nara’s role in steering Heritage Foods towards sustainable growth through innovation, operational […]
Fonterra Cuts 2026/27 Milk Price Forecast as Global Dairy Supply Outpaces Demand

The New Zealand cooperative’s early-season price revision reflects falling Global Dairy Trade values, stronger milk production in major exporting regions and uncertainty over future demand. For India, the correction could place pressure on commodity dairy exports while strengthening the case for value-added and differentiated products. Fonterra has reduced its forecast farmgate milk price for the […]
India–New Zealand Shift Dairy Dialogue from Market Access to Technology: Why the Agricultural Productivity Arrangement Could Be a Game Changer for Indian Dairy

For more than two decades, dairy has been the single biggest obstacle in negotiations over a comprehensive India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA). While New Zealand—one of the world’s largest dairy exporters—has consistently sought greater access to India’s vast dairy market, successive Indian governments have remained steadfast in protecting a sector that supports millions of […]
NDDB Chairman Dr Meenesh Shah Receives World Biogas Association’s First Strategic Leadership Award

Anand, Gujarat: Dr Meenesh Shah, Chairman of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), has been honoured with the inaugural Strategic Leadership in the Global Biogas Sector Award by the World Biogas Association (WBA). The prestigious recognition was presented during the AD & Biogas Industry Awards 2026, held on 8 July at The Vox, NEC Birmingham, […]