📰 India Earns Global Spotlight with Four Finalist Positions at IDF Dairy Innovation Awards 2025
Indian Dairy Sector Recognised for Innovations in Sustainability, Animal Care, Climate Action, and Rural Empowerment India’s dairy industry has marked a significant global achievement with four innovations selected as finalists in the IDF Dairy Innovation Awards 2025, hosted by the International Dairy Federation (IDF). The winners will be announced on October 21, 2025, during the […]
GST Reforms Deliver Big Gains for Indian Dairy and Agri Sector: UHT Milk, Paneer, Ghee Now Cheaper
The 56th meeting of the GST Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has delivered a much-anticipated tax reform that’s already energising the dairy, agriculture, and packaged food sectors. The Council has slashed GST rates across a wide range of value-added dairy products, fertilizers, and agri machinery, creating ripple effects across Indian stock markets and […]
Recent Cattle Disease Outbreaks in India: FMD, LSD Highlight Biosecurity Gaps
India’s dairy sector, which supports over 80 million rural households, is facing an urgent biosecurity crisis. From Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) and Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) to Brucellosis and Bovine Tuberculosis, outbreaks continue to disrupt milk production, reduce animal productivity, and threaten public health. Experts say that despite government programmes, poor enforcement of cattle laws, lack […]
Krishna Milk Union Launches Subsidised Sex-Sorted Semen to Boost Dairy Livelihoods
In a strategic move to enhance dairy productivity and support rural livelihoods, the Krishna Milk Union (KMU) has launched a subsidised sex-sorted semen distribution programme for dairy farmers across the combined Krishna district. The initiative was formally inaugurated at the KMU Meeting Hall in Chillakallu village on Monday. Key dignitaries at the event included Jaggaiahpet […]
dsm-firmenich Opens First Feed Additive Plant in India to Combat Mycotoxin Challenges
Jadcherla, Hyderabad: Global animal nutrition leader DSM-Firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health (ANH) has inaugurated its first feed additive manufacturing plant in India, a landmark step aligned with the ‘Make in India’ initiative and aimed at enhancing food safety and livestock productivity across the Asia Pacific. Located in Jadcherla, Telangana, the new plant features a manufacturing […]
Gokul Dairy Raises Procurement Price by ₹1/Litre, Outpaces Warana and Rajarambapu in Maharashtra
In a farmer-focused decision, Kolhapur Zilla Sahakari Dudh Utpadak Sangh Ltd., better known as Gokul Dairy, has increased the procurement price for cow and buffalo milk by ₹1 per litre, effective September 1, 2025. The hike will channel an estimated ₹4–5 crore additional income per month into the hands of Kolhapur’s milk producers. Alongside this […]
Amul Dairy Elections 2025: BJP Secures 4 Seats Unopposed, 22 Contestants Battle for Remaining Positions
Anand, Gujarat – The stage is set for the high-stakes Amul Dairy board elections, scheduled for September 10, with 22 contestants competing for nine of the 12 seats in the Kaira District Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union, better known as Amul Dairy. The election is a politically significant event, as control of Amul—India’s largest dairy cooperative—provides […]
EU Milk Prices Hit 15% High Year to Date, Amid Tight Supply and Regulatory Uncertainty
📈 Farm-gate milk prices across the European Union have surged to their highest level in over a decade, driven by constrained production, seasonal demand, and policy-related investment hesitation. The impact is being felt unevenly across member states, exposing structural imbalances in Europe’s dairy supply chain. 📊 A Historic High: EU Average Tops €0.53/kg In April […]
KMF to Launch Lactose-Free Milk, Expand Buffalo Milk Procurement Amid Southern Market Growth
Bengaluru: The Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) is preparing to launch lactose-free milk and intensify buffalo milk procurement, particularly in North Karnataka, in response to growing consumer demand for health-oriented dairy products and high-fat milk variants across South India. This dual initiative aligns with broader shifts in the Indian dairy industry, where inclusive nutrition and region-specific […]
New Study: Animal Protein Not Linked to Early Death—May Even Lower Cancer Risk
A new long-term study offers a more nuanced perspective on the debate over animal versus plant protein and its impact on longevity. Contrary to past warnings, animal protein does not increase mortality risk from heart disease, cancer, or any cause—and may, in fact, be modestly protective against cancer-related deaths. 📊 Leveraging NHANES III: A Comprehensive […]
