Ghana’s Livestock Losses Reveal a Larger Crisis in Animal Welfare: A Wake-Up Call for Emerging Economies
“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.”— Mahatma Gandhi In rural Ghana, this quote resonates not only as a call for compassion but as an economic imperative. Recent data and field reports reveal a deepening crisis in animal welfare that is quietly undercutting […]
Vijaya Dairy Unveils Ambitious Expansion Plan: 500 New Parlours to Boost Milk Procurement in Telangana
Hyderabad, December 2025 – In a major push to strengthen its retail footprint and procurement capacity, Vijaya Dairy announced plans to set up 400 to 500 new milk parlours across Telangana over the next three to four years. The expansion plan was revealed by Gutha Amith Reddy, Chairman of the Telangana State Dairy Development Cooperative […]
Elmentoz Secures Seed Funding to Launch India’s Largest BSF Smart Protein Facility
Bengaluru, India: Elmentoz Research Pvt. Ltd., a biotechnology innovator in precision animal nutrition, has successfully closed its maiden seed funding round with participation from angel investors in India and Norway. This strategic investment will catalyse the establishment of India’s largest Black Soldier Fly (BSF)-based smart protein facility, projected to process 2,000 metric tonnes of industrial […]
GADVASU Study Reveals Carcinogenic Aflatoxin in Milk from Small Dairy Farms in Punjab
Ludhiana, Punjab – A recent study by Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU) has raised serious public health concerns after discovering dangerous levels of aflatoxins in milk linked to poor feed storage practices in Punjab’s unorganised dairy sector. The findings highlight the need for greater awareness, feed management reforms, and consumer caution […]
Manish Bandlish Appointed as Managing Director at Allana Sons, Set to Steer Consumer Expansion
Mumbai, December 2025 — In a significant leadership development, Manish Bandlish has joined Allana Sons as Managing Director, effective 1 December 2025. Bandlish, a seasoned executive with more than 25 years of experience across the FMCG, manufacturing and retail sectors, is set to lead the group’s consumer-focused business into its next phase of growth and […]
India’s Dairy Revolution: How Branded Players and Evolving Consumers Are Shaping the Future
The Shift from Loose Milk to Packaged Trust India, the world’s largest milk producer, is witnessing a sweeping transformation in its dairy sector, fuelled by the growing dominance of branded players, health-conscious consumers, and innovations in product development and supply chains. The shift from loose milk to packaged, branded dairy is redefining how Indian households […]
India’s Milk Output Is Growing, But the Real Story Lies in Access, Concentration and What Comes Next
India produced around 248 million tonnes of milk in 2024–25, up from about 210 million tonnes in 2020–21. In just four years, national milk output has risen by roughly 18%, reinforcing India’s position as the world’s largest milk producer. Over the same period, per capita milk availability increased from 427 grams per person per day […]
Maharashtra Could Boost Milk Production with Subsidies, Says Hasan Mushrif
Maharashtra Urged to Consider Milk Subsidy Model Maharashtra’s Medical Education Minister Hasan Mushrif has called on the state government to introduce a subsidy for milk farmers. He pointed to Karnataka’s subsidy of ₹5 per litre as a proven example. According to Mushrif, the policy significantly increased milk production in the neighbouring state and strengthened its […]
Maize as a High-Energy Feed: A Sustainable Game-Changer for Indian Livestock Nutrition
As feed costs surge and fodder scarcity intensifies across many parts of India, the livestock sector is being pushed to adopt more innovative, more sustainable feeding solutions. In this context, maize (corn) is gaining attention as a versatile, high-energy feed that supports both nutritional efficiency and climate-resilient agriculture. From silage to grain and gluten by-products, […]
Ukraine’s Dairy Market Faces Another Price Surge in 2026
Another Price Increase Expected in 2026 Ukraine’s dairy market will face another rise in prices at the start of 2026. Analysts expect milk, butter and fermented dairy products to become 7–10% more expensive in January. Economist Volodymyr Chizh links this increase to higher production costs. Producers can no longer absorb these expenses without raising prices. […]
