NOVUS CEO Dan Meagher Receives 2026 International Visionary Award
NOVUS President and CEO Dan Meagher has received the 2026 International Visionary Award from Saint Louis University’s Boeing Institute of International Business, recognising his leadership in the global business community and contributions to the international agriculture and animal nutrition sectors. The award was presented during the Institute’s Annual International Business Awards Dinner on 30 September […]
Global Milk Production Forecast to Grow 2.2% in 2026
Global milk production is forecast to increase by 2.2% in 2026, supported by strong output across several major dairy-producing regions, according to Ornua’s October 2026 Market Report. However, growth is expected to moderate to approximately 1% in 2027 as weather uncertainties, changing demand patterns and potential supply disruptions influence the international dairy market. The report […]
Nepal Trains Dairy Farmers to Boost Milk Production and Rural Incomes
Nepal is strengthening its dairy industry through farmer education, improved cattle genetics and modern livestock management, as a four-year training initiative in Sindhuli district demonstrates how practical knowledge can improve dairy productivity and rural livelihoods. Fifty-six women dairy farmers graduated from the Heifer-KOICA Farmers Field School in Kamalamai Municipality after completing 48 training sessions covering […]
Gujarat Signs Tripartite MoU to Empower Women Dairy Entrepreneurs
Gujarat has launched a coordinated initiative to strengthen rural women’s economic independence and promote sustainable dairy-based livelihoods through an agreement linking self-help groups, dairy cooperatives and animal husbandry services. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in Rajkot in the presence of Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, bringing together the Gujarat Livelihood Promotion Company Limited […]
Automatic Feeding Market Set to Reach $38 Billion by 2035
The global automatic feeding market is experiencing significant growth as dairy farms and livestock producers increasingly adopt robotics, sensors and digital technologies to improve feeding efficiency, animal nutrition and farm productivity. According to the market report published on October 9, 2026, the market was valued at USD 7.9 billion in 2025 and is projected to […]
Paraná Dairy Farm Targets 5,000 Litres of Milk Daily Through Improved Management
A specialised dairy farm in Mandaguari, Paraná, Brazil, is aiming to increase its daily milk production from approximately 3,000 litres to 5,000 litres through improved herd management, mechanical milking, balanced nutrition and continuous animal care. The operation highlights the importance of consistent farm routines, investment in equipment and effective livestock management in strengthening dairy productivity. […]
Haveri’s ₹73 Crore Mega Dairy Nears Launch, Targets Double Milk Procurement
Haveri Milk Union (Havemul) in Karnataka is preparing to operationalise its long-awaited mega dairy near Arabagonda village in Byadgi taluk, marking a significant development for the region’s dairy processing infrastructure. Built at an estimated cost of ₹73 crore, the facility has entered its final stage, with machinery trials and inspections underway ahead of its formal […]
Massachusetts Dairy Farmer Earns $1,000 Weekly Through Solar Energy
A dairy farmer in Massachusetts, United States, has demonstrated how renewable energy can improve farm profitability by turning underutilised land into a source of recurring income. George Hunt Jr. chose to develop an 11-acre solar field instead of selling the difficult-to-farm property to Walmart. The project reportedly generates a land-lease payment of $1,000 per week, […]
Fodder Shortage Threatens Milk Production in Andhra Pradesh’s Palnadu District
Dairy farmers and livestock herders in Palnadu district, Andhra Pradesh, are facing mounting challenges as fodder shortages, declining water availability and rising feed prices increase livestock maintenance costs and threaten milk production. The worsening situation, particularly around Macherla, Durgi and Veldurthi, has raised concerns about rural livelihoods and the resilience of the region’s dairy sector […]
FoodTech Investment Shifts Toward AgTech and Food Science
Global food technology investment is undergoing a significant shift, with funding increasingly moving away from delivery-focused businesses toward agricultural technology and food science. According to DigitalFoodLab’s Global FoodTech Investment Report 2026, delivery accounted for just 13% of global AgriFoodTech funding in the first half of 2026, while AgTech and Food Science together represented 64%. The […]
