Rabobank Sees Tighter Supply Supporting Global Dairy Prices
The global dairy market is entering a period of slower milk production growth and increasing supply uncertainty, potentially providing stronger support for international dairy commodity prices, according to Rabobank’s latest research. In its Q3 Global Dairy Quarterly, Rabobank said milk production across major exporting regions continued to expand through the third quarter of 2026. However, […]
Irish Dairy Farmers Face €600 Million Revenue Decline in 2026
Ireland’s dairy farmers are facing significant financial pressure after farmgate milk prices fell sharply during the first half of 2026, resulting in a substantial decline in farm revenues compared with the same period last year. Milk prices across Ireland averaged considerably lower during the first two quarters of 2026 than during the elevated pricing environment […]
Amul Dairy to Support 1,300 TB Patients Across Three Gujarat Districts
Vadodara: Amul Dairy has announced nutritional support worth more than Rs 1 crore for 1,300 tuberculosis (TB) patients across Anand, Kheda and Mahisagar districts of Gujarat. The initiative is being carried out under the ‘TB Mukt Anand-Kheda-Mahisagar District’ campaign and is aimed at providing nutritional assistance to patients during their treatment. Under the initiative, 500 […]
Kenya Milk Supply Falls as Farmers Face Rising Feed Costs
Nairobi: Kenya’s dairy sector is facing renewed pressure as declining milk production and rising animal-feed costs affect farmers and reduce the volume of milk reaching processors. Githunguri Member of Parliament Gathoni Wamuchomba has attributed the decline in milk supply to the high cost and poor quality of animal feeds, challenging the government’s explanation that inadequate […]
ICAR-NDRI Develops New Technology to Extend Paneer Shelf Life to 21 Days
Scientists at the ICAR–National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal, have developed a new patented technology that can extend the shelf life of fresh paneer from the usual 8–10 days to around 20–21 days. The innovation relies on an Antimicrobial Coagulant Formulation (AMCF) designed to enhance storage stability and microbial quality without altering the traditional taste, […]
Amul Dairy Turnover Crosses Rs 15,114 Crore in 2025-26
Vadodara: The Kaira District Co-operative Milk Producers’ Union Ltd, popularly known as Amul Dairy, recorded a strong financial performance in 2025-26, with its annual turnover crossing Rs 15,114 crore, representing a 7.20% increase over the previous year. The figures were announced during the 80th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Amul Dairy and the 61st AGM […]
Tanzania Launches $2.8 Million Climate-Smart Dairy Competition
Tanzania has launched a US$2.8 million AgResults Climate-Smart Dairy Prize Competition, a results-based initiative designed to improve dairy productivity, farmer incomes and climate resilience across the country. The competition, running from 2026 to 2028, has been launched by the Government of Tanzania in partnership with Heifer International Tanzania and other stakeholders. Unlike conventional programmes that […]
EU Milk Prices Strengthen as Heatwaves Cut Dairy Production
Milk prices across the European Union stabilized and began strengthening in August 2026 as heatwaves, drought and deteriorating feed conditions affected milk yields. With EU raw milk production expected to decline further in the fourth quarter, rising feed costs and lower dairy inventories could support additional increases in farmgate milk prices. According to preliminary European […]
India’s Protein Demand Could Triple by 2070, FICCI Report Says
India’s protein consumption could more than triple by 2070, with dairy expected to remain the country’s leading source of animal protein. A new report by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), CIFTI-FICCI and Asia Research & Engagement (ARE) highlights significant opportunities for India’s dairy sector, while warning that future growth will […]
Rural Dairy Mart: The Last Mile Input and Service Delivery
In under a year, ten farmer-run Rural Marts have reached more than 7,250 smallholder dairy farmers across Tamil Nadu. The model combines local access to quality inputs with advisory and veterinary services, while demonstrating the potential for a viable rural enterprise. Ask a smallholder dairy farmer in rural Tamil Nadu what often stands between a […]
