Kenya Urges Tharaka Nithi Farmers to Boost Milk Production
Government links higher dairy output with processing expansion The Kenyan government has urged dairy farmers in Tharaka Nithi County to increase milk production as authorities work toward expanding milk processing and value addition opportunities in the region. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said the county currently produces approximately 57 million litres of milk annually, a […]
Two MANMUL Officials Suspended Over 57-Tonne Milk Powder Case
Food safety authorities investigate adulteration of skimmed milk powder in Mandya Two officials of the Mandya District Milk Union (MANMUL) have been suspended following a food safety investigation into the alleged adulteration of around 57 tonnes of skimmed milk powder in Karnataka’s Mandya district. The action follows an inspection by officers from the Food Safety […]
Haryana Dairy Farmers Seek Higher Milk Procurement Prices
Farmers demand ₹2–3 per kg increase from Vita dairies Dairy farmers in Haryana have intensified their demand for higher milk procurement prices, calling on the state’s cooperative dairy network to increase the rates paid to producers. The Dairy Farmers Association (DFA) has submitted memoranda at various Vita dairy plants across Haryana, seeking an increase of […]
Kenya Expands Digital Livestock Traceability System Nationwide
ANITRAC aims to strengthen animal health, disease surveillance and market access Kenya is accelerating the nationwide rollout of a digital livestock identification and traceability system aimed at improving animal health management, disease surveillance, food safety and livestock productivity. Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe is championing the rollout of the Animal Identification and […]
Mumbai Wholesale Milk Prices Rise ₹9 Per Litre
BMPA sets new rate at ₹102 per litre from September Wholesale milk prices across Mumbai and adjoining metropolitan supply networks are set to increase sharply from September 1, 2026, after the Bombay Milk Producers Association (BMPA) announced a ₹9 per litre increase. The revised wholesale price will rise from ₹93 to ₹102 per litre, marking […]
Arla Plans More Investment as Protein Demand Surges
Dairy cooperative sees strong growth in protein ingredients as prices and global demand accelerate Arla Foods is preparing to increase investment in its ingredients business as global demand for dairy proteins continues to strengthen, with the company’s chief executive describing demand for protein ingredients as “super high.” The development comes as rising interest in nutrition, […]
Minnesota Dairy Converts Cow Manure Into Renewable Gas
Ash Grove Dairy project turns manure from 2,000 cows into pipeline-ready fuel A dairy farm in rural Minnesota is transforming livestock waste into renewable natural gas (RNG), demonstrating how dairy operations can combine waste management, renewable energy production and additional farm revenue. The renewable gas facility at Ash Grove Dairy near Lake Benton processes manure […]
Private Milk Vendors Raise Prices by Up to Rs 10 in Coimbatore
Higher procurement incentives for farmers trigger retail price increases among independent milk vendors Private milk vendors in Coimbatore have increased their retail prices by Rs 6 to Rs 10 per litre, adding pressure on household budgets as the dairy sector adjusts to higher milk procurement incentives. The revision follows the government’s decision to increase the […]
EU Dairy Commodity Prices Diverge as Butter, WMP Surge
Butter and whole milk powder gain sharply, while SMP, whey and major cheeses decline European dairy commodity markets showed widely divergent price movements in the latest European Commission Milk Market Observatory report, with butter and whole milk powder (WMP) recording strong year-on-year gains while skimmed milk powder (SMP), whey powder and several major cheese categories […]
Fish And Milk: Science Challenges A Long-Standing Food Myth
Medical experts say the combination is not inherently toxic, while allergies and intolerance remain key concerns For generations, Indian households have often warned against consuming fish and milk together, with traditional beliefs associating the combination with skin problems, digestive disorders and even poisoning. However, modern medical understanding does not support the idea that combining the […]
