PM Modi’s Personal Diary Reveals a Deeper Legacy of Atal Bihari Vajpayee in Rural and Dairy Development
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s personal diary has offered a rare and reflective glimpse into his enduring reverence for Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Beyond political admiration, the entries underscore a continuity of thought that has shaped India’s approach to rural development, cooperative institutions, and agricultural self-reliance sectors, which remain foundational to the dairy economy. Atal […]
India’s Rural Manufacturing Boom and the Rise of Homegrown Agritool Brands
India’s rural manufacturing resurgence between 2020 and 2025 is often attributed to policy support, MSME expansion, and supply-chain localisation. While these factors matter, they only explain part of the transformation. The deeper shift lies in how manufacturing itself has been reimagined not as a scaled-down version of urban industry, but as a system built around […]
₹14.5 Lakh Stolen in Three-Minute Heist at Ludhiana Dairy, Police Hunt ‘Skoda Gang’
A daring early-morning robbery has shaken Ludhiana’s dairy trade after masked thieves looted more than ₹14.5 lakh from a prominent dairy outlet in under three minutes. The incident highlights growing security risks for cash-intensive dairy businesses located along high-speed roads. The robbery took place at Dashmesh Dairy on Tajpur Road between 4 am and 5 […]
Ukraine Milk Prices Decline Amid Oversupply and Weak Export Demand
Milk prices in Ukraine continue to trend downward as oversupply and export market challenges weigh heavily on the dairy sector. According to data from the Association of Milk Producers (AMP), the weighted average purchase price for all three milk grades fell to UAH 15.20 per kilogram (excluding VAT) in the second half of December. The […]
Elmentoz Research Raises $4.5m Seed Funding to Scale Sustainable Smart Feed Solutions in India
Elmentoz Research Pvt. Ltd., a deep-tech biotechnology start-up focused on precision animal nutrition and smart feed solutions, has raised USD 4.5 million in its maiden seed funding round. Angel investors from India and Norway led the round, marking a major step towards strengthening India’s sustainable animal feed ecosystem. With this capital, Elmentoz plans to establish […]
China Extends Tariffs on EU Dairy Imports Amid Escalating Trade Tensions
China has announced the extension of countervailing tariffs on dairy imports from the European Union, intensifying trade frictions between Beijing and Brussels and adding further pressure to global dairy markets already grappling with weak demand and geopolitical uncertainty. According to China’s Ministry of Commerce, the tariffs will come into effect on Tuesday and apply to […]
India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement: Balancing Trade Liberalisation and Dairy Sector Protection
On 22 December 2025, India and New Zealand announced the conclusion of an ambitious Free Trade Agreement (FTA) designed to expand bilateral economic cooperation, enhance market access and accelerate two‑way trade in goods, services and investment. This pact reinforces India’s strategy of forging diversified global trade partnerships while safeguarding key sectors of domestic economic importance — […]
Fonterra CEO Reflects on $4.2bn Mainland Deal and a Year of Strategic Reckoning
Fonterra’s $4.2 billion divestment of its global consumer business, now rebranded as Mainland Group, stands out as the defining strategic milestone of the year, marking a decisive shift in the cooperative’s long-term direction. The sale to French dairy major Lactalis not only delivered one of the strongest payouts in Fonterra’s history but also reaffirmed the […]
India–New Zealand Trade Talks Regain Momentum: Doubling Bilateral Trade in Five Years on the Agenda
India and New Zealand should target doubling bilateral trade within the next five years, according to a recent report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI), as both countries move closer to concluding a long-pending comprehensive free trade agreement (FTA). The renewed push reflects a shared strategic interest in diversifying trade partnerships amid global economic […]
Punjab Slashes Registration Fee for Cooperatives, Boosting Dairy Sector Prospects
In a move set to energise grassroots-level enterprise in Punjab, the state government has significantly reduced the registration fee for new cooperative societies in agriculture, dairy, and fisheries — from ₹10,000 to just ₹1,000. This bold policy step aims to empower small and marginal farmers, streamline the formation of cooperatives, and strengthen rural livelihoods. Punjab […]
