🧪 In Jalpaiguri, A Feed Testing Lab Stays Shut for 7 Years: A Ticking Food Safety Crisis
Jalpaiguri, July 2025 | Dairy Dimension Investigative ReportSeven years after its grand inauguration, the Regional Animal Feed Testing Laboratory in Jalpaiguri remains non-functional, despite housing equipment worth several crores. As concerns rise over adulterated animal feed and its downstream effects on food safety, this case stands as a symbol of systemic lapses in India’s livestock […]
🇮🇳 India Asserts Dairy Sector as Non-Negotiable in US Trade Talks Ahead of July 9 Deadline
As the July 9 deadline to avert U.S.-imposed tariffs approaches, India has signalled its willingness to engage in a comprehensive trade pact with the United States. However, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has reiterated that while India is open to a “big, good, beautiful” deal, the agriculture and dairy sectors are firm red lines in ongoing […]
🐄 Andhra Pradesh Launches Subsidised Sex-Sorted Semen to Boost Milk Yields, Reduce Stray Cattle Burden
Vizianagaram, June 30, 2025 | Dairy Dimension UpdateIn a strategic move to elevate milk production and curb the growing stray cattle problem, the Andhra Pradesh Livestock Development Agency (APLDA) is set to roll out Sex-Sorted Semen (SSS) at a 70% subsidy under the Accelerated Breed Improvement Programme (ABIP) starting July 1, 2025. 🎯 90% Probability […]
UK farm-gate prices and dairy producer outlook 2025 – DairyDimension
📉 UK Milk Prices Dip Slightly, But Volumes Surge: Key Takeaways for India’s Dairy Sector June 2025 | Dairy DimensionThe UK’s dairy sector continues to show signs of consolidation, with average milk prices easing slightly. Yet, production volumes are reaching record highs, according to new data released by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural […]
Southern Europe Reports First Cases of Lumpy Skin Disease in Dairy Cattle
Southern Europe has confirmed its first cases of Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) in dairy cattle, marking a critical development in the global spread of this economically damaging livestock disease. Originally endemic to Africa, LSD has steadily expanded across the Middle East, Asia, and now into Europe. Understanding Lumpy Skin Disease LSD is caused by a […]
Vietnam Busts $320M Fake Edible Oil Ring Using Animal-Grade Ingredients
Vietnam’s Ministry of Health has sounded an urgent alarm following the discovery that animal-grade cooking oil—meant solely for livestock feed—was illegally repackaged and sold as edible oil for human consumption. The Vietnam Food Administration (VFA) called the act a serious breach of food safety laws, with dire implications for public health. Counterfeit Edible Oil: How […]
J&K Dairy Advocate Satish Sharma Wins Dr. V. Kurien Lifetime Achievement Award 2025
Jammu, June 24 – In recognition of his exceptional commitment to dairy sector advancement and social impact, Satish Kumar Sharma, Chairman of the Advisory Board, J&K Dairy Farmers Association, has been awarded the Dr. V. Kurien Lifetime Achievement Award – 2025. The award was presented during a special function organised by Pashudhan Praharee to mark […]
Ludhiana Dairy Units Get Final Warning to Curb Cow Dung Pollution, MC Sets Compliance Deadline
Ludhiana, June 24 – In a significant push to clean up the Buddha Dariya, the Municipal Corporation (MC) has issued a final ultimatum to dairy operators along Tajpur Road, directing them to install solid-liquid waste separation screens outside their units. This measure aims to prevent solid cow dung from clogging the Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) […]
Yogi Adityanath Credits Dairy Sector Gains to Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan, Calls Out Past Neglect
Lucknow, June 25 – Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has credited the state’s progress in animal husbandry and dairy to the structured reforms under the Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan, while highlighting long-standing neglect by previous administrations. Speaking on the broader vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s agricultural development goals, CM Yogi stated, “The immense possibilities […]
Revolutionizing Indian Dairy: The Dairykhata Disruption – DairyDimension
Mumbai, June 2025 – Dairykhata, a digital dairy management platform founded by Venugopal Naidu Puvvada, is gaining traction as a technology-driven solution aimed at supporting India’s 80 million smallholder dairy farmers. Designed to enhance livestock oversight and operational efficiency, the platform aligns with national objectives, including improving rural incomes and modernising agriculture. Background and Development […]
