Kerala Targets Top Spot in India’s Milk Production
Kerala is set to become India’s largest milk producer with initiatives to boost production and strengthen the cooperative dairy sector, said Animal Husbandry Minister J. Chinchurani. Speaking at a seminar with NDDB and Milma, she highlighted challenges like land scarcity for feed and announced projects including expanded fodder cultivation and the e-Samrudha digital livestock system. […]
PM Modi Launches PM-DDKY and Pulses Mission to Boost Agri-Dairy Growth
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Pradhan Mantri Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana (PM-DDKY) and the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses in New Delhi, marking a major step towards sustainable growth in agriculture, fisheries, animal husbandry, and dairy. He inaugurated 16 projects worth ₹947 crore and laid foundations for others exceeding ₹790 crore in the animal […]
Parag Dairy to Relocate Near Noida Airport Under ₹101 Crore Land Deal
The Uttar Pradesh government has approved a strategic land exchange enabling Parag Dairy to relocate to Sector 32, Yamuna City, near the Noida International Airport. Under the deal, Raphe mPhibr Pvt. Ltd., a Noida-based defence firm, will acquire 11.5 acres from Parag for ₹101 crore. In return, Parag will purchase a 10-acre industrial plot in […]
Major Dairy Brands Pass Paneer Purity Tests, Street Vendors Fail
A recent audit by health advocate Revant Himatsingka revealed a stark quality divide in India’s paneer market. Out of 11 samples tested, major branded dairies passed all purity checks, while street vendors and small dairies failed, exposing the widespread sale of analogue paneer made using palm oil instead of milk fat. Analogue paneer, nearly half […]
NDDB, Milma to Host Seminar on Cooperatives’ Future in Kerala
The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) and Milma (KCMMF) will co-host a one‑day state seminar in Thiruvananthapuram to mark the International Year of Cooperatives, emphasising “Prosperity Through Cooperation.” The event, inaugurated by Kerala’s Minister for Animal Husbandry & Dairy Development J. Chinchurani, and with a keynote address from Cooperation Minister V. N. Vasavan, will gather […]
India’s Methane Challenge: Towards Climate Smart Dairy Efficiency
India’s livestock sector stands at a defining crossroads. Home to the world’s largest cattle and buffalo population, it anchors rural livelihoods and food security, yet contributes substantially to global methane emissions, a gas nearly 28 times more heat-trapping than carbon dioxide. Livestock account for 14 per cent of global methane emissions, mostly from enteric fermentation. […]
Nestle Exits Dairy Methane Alliance Amid Climate Strategy Shift
Nestlé has withdrawn from the Dairy Methane Action Alliance, a global initiative aimed at reducing methane emissions from dairy farming. The alliance, launched in December 2023, includes companies such as Danone, Kraft Heinz, and Starbucks, committed to measuring and cutting dairy-related methane emissions. While Nestlé gave no reason for its decision, it reaffirmed its commitment […]
India’s Dairy and Livestock Sector: Growth Promise Meets Policy Paralysis
When Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on Independence Day about India’s farmers and livestock keepers, he alluded to a sector both dynamic and divided. The dairy and livestock industry, while a pillar of India’s food economy, faces a paradoxical journey, expanding rapidly yet struggling with deep-rooted inefficiencies. India leads the world in milk production and […]
AgriEnIcs: MeitY’s Technological Revolution Bringing Smart Innovation to India’s Dairy and Agri Ecosystem
India’s dairy and agriculture sectors are witnessing a quiet yet powerful revolution through the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology’s (MeitY) AgriEnIcs Programme, a pioneering initiative integrating electronics, sensors, and AI to boost farm productivity and sustainability. Under Secretary S. Krishnan’s leadership, MeitY has transferred four advanced agricultural technologies and launched an environmental monitoring system, […]
Global Dairy Market Under Pressure as EU Supplies Rise
The global dairy market continues to face downward pressure as fundamentals weaken, driven by expectations of stronger EU milk supplies in the coming months. Rising production, sluggish export demand, and a faster-than-expected build-up in EU butter inventories are intensifying price pressures across the sector. Favourable farmgate prices, minimal disease outbreaks, shifts in calving patterns, and […]
