Kerala Farmer Shyma Turns Dairy Farming Into a Profitable Value-Added Business
For Kerala dairy farmer Shyma, dairy farming is not simply about producing and selling milk. She has built a diversified farm business by converting a substantial portion of her milk into value-added dairy products and selling them directly to customers. What began with just two Vechur cows has grown into a farm with around 25 […]
EuroTier 2026 to Showcase AI and Robotics for Smarter Livestock Farming
EuroTier 2026 is set to bring together the global livestock industry in Hanover, Germany, from November 10 to 13, with artificial intelligence, robotics, sensors and integrated farm management systems expected to take centre stage. Held under the guiding theme “Intelligence in Animal Farming,” the international trade fair will focus on technologies that can help livestock […]
Kerala Delegation Visits Banas Dairy to Study Cooperative Dairy Model
A six-member delegation from Kerala visited Banas Dairy in Palanpur, Gujarat, to study its dairy operations and explore how elements of its successful cooperative model could be adapted to strengthen Kerala’s dairy sector. The delegation was led by Kerala’s Dairy Development, Milk Cooperatives and Animal Husbandry Minister Bindhu Krishna. During the visit, the team inspected […]
Cambodian Dairy Leaders Look to Wisconsin for Growth Ideas at World Dairy Expo
Cambodian dairy leaders are looking to Wisconsin for technology, genetics, nutrition and farm-management ideas as they seek to expand domestic milk production. The exchange took place during World Dairy Expo, held in Madison from September 29 to October 2, where international dairy visitors connected with U.S. producers, suppliers and agricultural organisations. The Cambodian delegation was […]
US Dairy Processors Raise Concerns Over Burden of EU Dairy Rules
U.S. dairy processors are facing growing operational and financial challenges as multinational due diligence requirements and European Union supply-chain standards increasingly influence international dairy trade. The additional requirements are creating complications for processors sourcing milk from large networks of independent dairy farms, particularly when products are intended for export markets. The issue centers on the […]
India’s Milk Production Rises, but Consumption and Dairy Trade Show Mixed Trends
India’s dairy sector continues to expand, supported by rising milk production and increasing investment in processing infrastructure. On October 3, Home Minister Amit Shah laid the foundation stone for a dairy plant worth ₹255 crore in Madhya Pradesh, highlighting the government’s continued focus on strengthening dairy infrastructure and processing capacity. India currently has more than […]
Zagro Rebrands Indian Business as Zagro India, Expands Focus on Animal Health and Nutrition
Zagro has officially rebranded its Indian subsidiary, with PL Agro Technologies Pvt Ltd now operating as Zagro India Pvt Ltd. The Chennai-based company, acquired by Zagro three years ago, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Zagro Singapore Pte Ltd. The rebranding strengthens the Indian business’s integration with the wider Zagro group and is expected to […]
FeedMatch Group Launches Buyer-First Platform for Global Animal Feed Procurement
FeedMatch Group, an independent business-to-business sourcing and procurement platform from Global B2B Group, has launched a new platform designed to simplify commercial animal feed procurement for buyers worldwide. The launch comes as the global animal feed industry continues to expand. According to the 2026 Alltech Agri-Food Outlook, global feed production reached an estimated 1.44 billion […]
EU Cattle Slaughter Set to Decline as Drought Raises Feed Supply Concerns
Cattle slaughter in the European Union is expected to decline in 2026 and 2027 as lower animal availability, farmer retention and worsening drought conditions put pressure on the region’s livestock sector. According to a USDA Foreign Agricultural Service report on the European Union, official cattle slaughter declined by 3.85% during the first half of 2026. […]
PM Modi Gifts Swiss President Three Award-Winning Indian Cheeses
Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented Swiss President Guy Parmelin with three award-winning Indian cheeses during their meeting in New Delhi on October 5, 2026. The gifts, named Gulmarg, Konark and Yeoor, highlighted India’s growing capabilities in premium cheese production while recognizing Switzerland’s internationally renowned cheesemaking heritage. The presentation took place during Parmelin’s three-day visit to […]
