Experts Call for Shift from Subsidy-Driven Support to Sustainable Agricultural Reform in India
India’s agricultural policy framework must evolve beyond heavy reliance on subsidies and move towards a more sustainable, competitive, and resilient model, experts emphasised during a recent policy discussion. At Business Standard Manthan, a prominent public policy forum, leading economists and policy thinkers examined the structural reforms required to future-proof Indian agriculture. The discussion featured noted […]
Middle East Tensions and High Milk Supply Shape Global Dairy Market Outlook
Global dairy markets are entering 2026 under significant supply pressure, even as early signs of price stabilisation emerge. A recent analysis by Rabobank indicates that rising milk production across major exporting regions continues to weigh on international dairy prices. According to the bank’s analysts, milk output is increasing in most key dairy-exporting countries, with the […]
Cargill opens INR 300 crore dairy feed plant in Punjab, strengthens India commitment
Cargill Animal Nutrition & Health has inaugurated a state-of-the-art dairy feed plant at Wazirabad, Punjab, with an investment of INR 300 crore, reaffirming its long-term commitment to India’s rapidly growing livestock sector. Spread across 15 acres with an annual production capacity of 400,000 metric tons, the facility is Cargill’s largest dairy feed plant in South […]
India’s Milk Market Set for Structural Expansion as Demand and Value-Added Dairy Grow
India continues to dominate the global dairy landscape, reinforcing its position as the world’s largest milk producer and consumer. According to recent market analysis, India’s milk production and consumption reached approximately 239 million tonnes in 2024, highlighting the immense scale and strategic importance of the sector. Beyond its nutritional role, the dairy industry remains a […]
De Heus successfully completes acquisition of CJ Feed & Care, marking a significant expansion in Asia
Ede, the Netherlands, March 3 – De Heus Animal Nutrition is pleased to announce the successful completion of the acquisition of CJ Feed & Care from CJ Cheil Jedang This strategic step marks a significant milestone in De Heus’ long-term growth strategy and underscores the company’s ongoing commitment to supporting farmers across Asia. The acquisition […]
Global Dairy Markets Enter 2026 with Supply Dominance, Says RaboResearch
Global dairy markets have entered 2026 with supply conditions still firmly in control, according to the latest Global Dairy Quarterly from Rabobank. The report notes that milk production across the major exporting regions remains elevated. However, growth momentum is expected to slow sharply over the course of the year. Output from the so-called “Big 7” […]
Tribal Technician Sets New Benchmark in Cattle AI Success in Gujarat
In the tribal village of Vaheval in Mahuva taluka of Surat district, a school dropout has quietly reshaped dairy productivity metrics. At 63, Deepak Patel has achieved an 80 per cent artificial insemination (AI) conception rate in cattle the highest reported in India. The national average typically ranges between 35 and 40 per cent, making […]
Surat Food Safety Drive Flags Substandard Milk Samples Amid Crackdown on Adulteration
The Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) has reported that several cow and buffalo milk samples collected across the city failed to meet prescribed quality standards, intensifying concerns over milk dilution and compliance within the local dairy supply chain. According to findings from the SMC’s Public Health Laboratory, seven cow milk samples were declared substandard due to […]
Dairy Development Key to Socio-Economic Transformation of Melghat, Says Gadkari
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has emphasised the critical role of dairy development in driving social and economic progress in the tribal region of Melghat, following the inauguration of a 2,000-litre bulk milk cooler at Dharani. The newly commissioned facility is expected to strengthen milk procurement infrastructure, reduce spoilage and provide a stable marketing channel for […]
IIT-BHU Supports Agri-Tech Startup to Drive Dairy Innovation in Eastern Uttar Pradesh
In a move aimed at accelerating technology-led rural development, the Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi (IIT-BHU) has extended financial and institutional backing of approximately ₹40 lakh to agri-tech and climate-tech startup eVerseAI. The support comes through the I-DAPT Hub Foundation under the Government of India’s National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems. The mission, implemented […]
