FAO: Global Milk Production to Reach 992.7 Million Tonnes in 2025, Led by Asia
According to the latest biannual Food Outlook report from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), global milk production is projected to reach 992.7 million tonnes in 2025, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 1%. This marks the second consecutive year of modest expansion in the global dairy sector. Asia Leads Global Growth: India, Bangladesh, […]
DK Suresh Becomes Bamul Chairman, Set to Contest KMF Leadership in Karnataka
Bengaluru: DK Suresh, brother of Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, has been appointed as the new Chairman of Bengaluru Milk Union (Bamul). Elected unopposed, Suresh stepped into the role following a resounding win on the Bamul board from the Kanakapura constituency, backed by 10 other Congress members. With Congress now holding 11 of 14 […]
Clean Milk Pays: New Study Links Food Safety Adoption to Better Prices and Productivity in Indian Dairying
A study conducted across Bihar, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh in 2024 reveals a strong correlation between safe milk practices and farm income. New Delhi, June 2025 — A landmark study has confirmed that smallholder dairy farmers in India who follow food safety standards see significant gains in milk productivity, pricing, and overall profitability. Conducted across […]
🧭 A Landmark Moment in European Dairy: DMK and Arla Farmers Approve Historic Merger
By Dairy Dimension News Desk | June 23, 2025 In a historic vote that could reshape the European dairy landscape, farmer-members of Germany’s DMK Deutsches Milchkontor GmbH and Denmark’s Arla Foods have overwhelmingly approved a merger between the two cooperatives. Once regulatory approval is secured, the combined entity will become one of the world’s largest […]
Baani Inaugurates new Milk Chilling Centre at Rurkee Kalan: Marks a Major Leap in Rural Dairy Infrastructure
Punjab | June 21, 2025 In a significant boost to Punjab’s rural dairy economy, a Milk Chilling Centre (MCC) with a 30,000-litre per day capacity was inaugurated in Rurkee Kalan, District Malerkotla, on June 21, 2025. This facility is designed to directly benefit hundreds of dairy farmers from nearby villages by ensuring the quality preservation, […]
🌍 Global Dairy Leaders Converge in Brussels for IDF Mid-Year Meetings
Brussels | June 2025 —The International Dairy Federation (IDF) successfully concluded a highly productive week of mid-year meetings in Brussels, bringing together dairy leaders, scientists, policymakers, and technical experts from across the globe. The multi-day event featured a comprehensive agenda that included sessions of the IDF Board, General Assembly, Strategic Planning Workshop, Science Programme Coordinating […]
Amul Launches Scientific Feed for Goats and Sheep to Power India’s Small Ruminant Revolution
In a groundbreaking step for India’s livestock sector, Amul Dairy, Anand, has launched its first-ever scientifically formulated feed specifically for goats and sheep. This innovation is strategically aligned with the Ministry of Animal Husbandry and Dairying’s vision to strengthen small ruminant farming and uplift rural livelihoods. The launch ceremony was attended by leading figures from […]
Explainer: What the New U.S. Milk Pricing Rules Mean – And Why India Should Care
The United States just restructured how it prices milk. Here’s what changed, how the system works, and why Indian dairy exporters and policy thinkers should pay attention. 🧭 First, What Are Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMOs)? The U.S. Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) system is a set of government regulations that govern the pricing and […]
Monsoon Races Across North India: From Rajasthan to J&K, a Vital Boost for Agriculture and Dairy Sectors
The Southwest Monsoon has made rapid strides across northern India, bringing much-needed relief and anticipation for farmers and livestock owners. As of mid-June 2025, the monsoon has fully covered significant parts of Rajasthan, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and Western Uttar Pradesh, with forecasts predicting continued rainfall in the coming days. This […]
Aavin Doubles Milk Supply Capacity in Chennai to Counter Amul’s Entry and Rising Prices
As Amul, the Gujarat-based dairy giant, prepares to expand its presence in Tamil Nadu, state-run cooperative Aavin is launching a significant capacity upgrade to secure its market position in Chennai. The Tamil Nadu government has confirmed plans to increase Dairies ’ daily milk supply potential in the city, from 11 lakh litres to 22 lakh […]
