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🐄 Assam’s Gir Cow Dairy Project Faces Scrutiny Over Implementation and Outcomes

By Dairy Dimension Editorial Bureau In 2021, the Assam government launched the Gorukhuti Bahumukhi Krishi Prakalpa (GBKP), an ambitious agricultural initiative aimed at rehabilitating cleared land in the Darrang district and boosting local farming livelihoods. A key component of the project included the introduction of Gir cows, a high-yield dairy breed from Gujarat, to strengthen […]

🧀 Europe’s Mega Dairy Mergers Signal Structural Shift Amid Declining Milk Output and Rising Regulation

By Dairy Dimension International Desk In response to tightening margins, regulatory uncertainty, and declining milk volumes, Europe’s dairy sector is entering a new phase of strategic consolidation. Some of the continent’s largest dairy cooperatives—including Arla Foods, DMK, FrieslandCampina, and Milcobel—are pursuing mergers to enhance efficiency, boost profitability, and future-proof their operations. While farmers in many […]

EU Approves GM Soybeans for Food and Feed Use — No Cultivation Allowed

Brussels | July 4, 2025 – The European Commission (EC) has officially approved the use of genetically modified (GM) soybeans for use in human food and animal feed, following a scientific assessment from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). The approval, however, does not extend to cultivation within the European Union. The EC emphasised that […]

Lakeland Dairies Holds June Milk Price Amid Global Market Stability

July 2025 | Ireland – Lakeland Dairies, one of Ireland’s leading dairy cooperatives, has become the first processor to announce its milk price for June 2025, opting to hold rates steady despite increased milk supply pressures in global markets. This decision provides a sense of pricing stability for over 3,200 milk suppliers across both the […]

🧪 India’s Dairy Certification Norms Under WTO Spotlight Again as US Flags Trade Barrier Concerns

New Delhi | July 2025 — The United States has once again raised objections at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) over India’s integrated veterinary health certificate requirement for importing dairy products. Washington has termed the regulation an “unnecessary trade barrier” for American dairy exports, reigniting a long-standing friction point in Indo-US trade relations. We reintroduced […]

🐄 India–Sri Lanka Livestock Meet Sets Stage for Cross-Border Dairy and Poultry Collaboration

Colombo, Sri Lanka | July 2025 — In a landmark development for South Asia’s livestock sector, India and Sri Lanka have launched an institutional dialogue focused on collaborative research, dairy trade cooperation, and joint capacity-building in animal nutrition and veterinary science. The India–Sri Lanka Livestock Meet, held in Colombo, was jointly organised by the Compound […]

🌱 Bangladesh Launches Dairy Value Chain Forum to Drive Green Transformation

Dhaka | July 10, 2025 — In a landmark initiative for sustainable agriculture, Bangladesh officially launched the Dairy Value Chain Forum on Wednesday, setting a new direction for the country’s dairy industry with a strong focus on green transformation, inclusive growth, and climate resilience. The forum is part of the Green Dairy Partnership in Bangladesh, […]

🇨🇳 China’s Dairy Sector Hits Rock Bottom, May Take a Year to Recover: Experts Warn

Beijing, July 14, 2025 — China’s raw milk sector, once seen as a cornerstone of its agri-food self-sufficiency, has officially bottomed out following three years of persistent price declines and ballooning oversupply. According to leading experts speaking at the 2025 China Dairy Development Strategy Seminar, hosted by the Dairy Association of China, the road to […]