European Dairy Futures Expand as Exchanges Compete for Liquidity
European dairy futures markets are entering a period of increased competition as CME Group takes over the European Energy Exchange (EEX) dairy futures complex while Euronext develops its own butter and skimmed milk powder futures and options. The parallel listings are expected to give producers, processors and traders additional venues for managing exposure to dairy […]
Kinisla and Lakeland Raise August Milk Prices in Ireland
Irish dairy processors Kinisla and Lakeland Dairies have announced higher milk prices for August supplies, reflecting improving dairy market conditions and a gradual slowdown in global milk production growth. Kinisla increased its August milk price by 0.5c/L, while Lakeland Dairies raised its Republic of Ireland base price by 0.6c/L compared with July. Meanwhile, Ornua’s Purchase […]
New Zealand Parliament Passes India Trade Deal, Cutting Tariffs
New Zealand’s parliament has approved legislation implementing its free trade agreement (FTA) with India, clearing an important step toward reducing tariffs and expanding bilateral trade. The agreement is expected to eliminate or significantly reduce tariffs on about 95% of New Zealand exports to India. The legislation passed on Wednesday by a vote of 93-29, with […]
Irish Whole Milk Powder Exports Surge as European Dairy Demand Strengthens
Ireland’s whole milk powder trade is gaining momentum as European dairy powder markets experience strong price growth and rising demand across key product categories. Ireland has recorded a sharp increase in whole milk powder (WMP) shipments to other European Union markets, reflecting changing processing priorities and stronger demand across the European dairy sector. The export […]
Mixed Dairy Prices Pull GDT Index Lower Amid Selective Demand
Global dairy commodity markets showed divergent price movements at the latest Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auction, with strong gains in cheddar offset by declines in mozzarella, whole milk powder and milkfat products. The mixed performance pushed the overall GDT price index lower, highlighting increasingly selective demand across major dairy categories. Cheddar emerged as the strongest […]
Microplastics Detected in Indian Milk, Raising Food Safety Concerns
New research has detected microplastic particles in both packaged and locally sourced raw cow milk in India, raising questions about plastic contamination across the dairy supply chain. Milk is consumed widely across India, but recent research indicates that it may also represent a potential dietary exposure route for microplastics. A study published in the Journal […]
BL Agro Plans ₹1,500 Crore Investment to Scale Cattle Genetics
BL Agro is set to invest ₹1,500 crore in its biotech subsidiary Leads Genetics to develop an integrated dairy and cattle genetics ecosystem, combining genomics, IVF, embryo transfer, animal health and advanced breeding technologies. The investment is aimed at accelerating genetic improvement, increasing cattle productivity and strengthening domestic capabilities across India’s dairy breeding value chain. […]
Jaipur Dairy Couple Builds ₹2 Crore Farm Business From 20 Cows
What started in 2018 with 20 cows near Jaipur has grown into a diversified dairy enterprise generating around ₹2 crore in annual turnover. Vibhor Jain and Ishita Jain now operate a 100-cow farm producing fresh milk, bilona ghee, buttermilk, freeze-dried milk powder and other value-added products, while also developing the property for agro-tourism. The journey […]
U.S. Milk Production Rises as Dairy Margins Face Growing Pressure
U.S. dairy farmers are heading toward the end of 2026 facing a challenging combination of rising milk production, softer consumer demand and increasing operating costs. Higher fuel and feed prices, along with weaker returns from beef-on-dairy animals, are adding further pressure to producer margins as the industry looks toward 2027. According to Kathleen Wolfley, head […]
Tanzania Launches Results-Based Dairy Scheme to Boost Milk Production
Tanzania has launched a three-year results-based initiative designed to increase milk production, improve livestock services and raise incomes for dairy farmers across four regions. The AgResults Tanzania Climate-Smart Dairy Prize Competition, launched in Dodoma in partnership with Heifer International Tanzania and other stakeholders, will reward livestock service providers for achieving verified improvements in artificial insemination, […]
