Dairy sector contributes 85% of methane emission in HP
The livestock and dairy production sector in Himachal Pradesh accounts for more than 85 per cent of the state’s annual methane emissions, a new scientific assessment has warned, cautioning that the situation could worsen significantly if timely remedial measures are not adopted. The findings are part of a report titled “Scientific Assessment of Tackling Non-CO2 Emissions: Pathways…
US Dietary Guidelines Put Full-Fat Dairy in Spotlight
The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans — jointly issued by the **US Departments of Health and Human Services and Agriculture — have elevated full-fat dairy products (like whole milk, full-fat yogurt and cheese) as part of a nutrient-dense “real foods” dietary pattern, marking a notable shift from previous emphasis on low-fat or skim dairy. Under…
Ukraine Dairy in Deepest Crisis, Producers Urge Rescue Plan
Ukraine’s dairy industry is currently experiencing the deepest crisis in recent years, with industry representatives warning that without swift government action up to 20 % of industrial milk production could be lost by the end of 2026 due to falling procurement prices and rising production costs. (Agronews) According to the Association of Milk Producers (AMP),…
Investment Surges Back Into Precision-Fermented Dairy
Funding into precision-fermented dairy — where microbes are used to produce dairy proteins without cows — is seeing a renewed uptick as investor interest returns amid growing demand for sustainable protein and supply chain resilience. Companies in this space are attracting capital again after a slowdown, signalling renewed confidence in cow-free dairy technologies that could…
Milk Demand May Outpace Productivity Without Reforms
Even though milk production in India is growing annually, the country’s consumption is rising, potentially creating supply pressures if productivity improvements do not keep up, Brahmani Nara, Executive Director of Heritage Foods, said at the businessline Agri & Commodity Summit 2026. India’s dairy sector is facing a demand vs productivity challenge that experts say could…
Sikkim Cooperative conducted Clean Milk production program
The Sikkim Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union Limited successfully organized two consecutive one-day Awareness Programmes on Clean Milk Production (CMP) and Good Hygienic Practices (GHP) under the National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD) on 24th and 25th February 2026 for dairy farmers of Namthang–Rateypani and Barfung Constituencies. 24th February 2026 – Tangzi Bikmat GPK Hall, Namthang–Rateypani…
NDDB to Connect 8,000 Rajasthan Villages to Dairy Co-ops
The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) has announced an ambitious expansion of India’s dairy cooperative network, with plans to link about 8,000 villages in Rajasthan to organised dairy cooperatives over the next five years as part of a broader effort covering 75,000 villages nationwide. The initiative aims to deepen rural participation in the cooperative dairy…
Tackling Methane in Dairy & Beef: Vaccines & Genetics
Reducing methane — one of the most potent **greenhouse gases — is critical for both dairy and beef industries trying to meet climate goals while maintaining productivity. Experts say there are several proven strategies now available, plus one “moonshot” innovation that could change the game. 1. Boost Productivity First Improving overall farm productivity is the…
Milma seeks govt nod for Rs 4 milk price hike
Kerala Co‑operative Milk Marketing Federation (Milma) has formally requested the **Kerala government’s approval to raise retail milk prices by ₹4 per litre, a move backed by an expert committee recommendation amid rising producer and input costs. Milma traditionally consults the state before such revisions even though it has autonomy to set prices, aiming to share…
Assam Announces Rs 200 Cr Dairy Plant in Mariani
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced plans to establish a large dairy processing plant in Mariani with an estimated investment of ₹200 crore, aimed at strengthening rural economic self-reliance and boosting cooperative dairy networks in the region. The announcement came during a government event in Jorhat district, where Sarma highlighted the project’s potential…