a2 Milk Flags Profit Hit on China Supply Woes
New Zealand-based The a2 Milk Company has issued a profit warning after ongoing supply chain disruptions and tightening regulatory requirements hindered shipments of its China-label infant milk formula, its most critical market. The company downgraded its FY2026 outlook, now expecting only low-to-mid double-digit revenue growth—down from earlier mid-double-digit projections—while net profit is forecast to be…
Karnataka May Hike Milk Prices Amid Cost Surge
Karnataka is set to increase milk prices following mounting pressure from farmers due to rising production costs, according to Animal Husbandry Minister K. Venkatesh. The minister acknowledged that input costs are increasing daily, making farmers’ demand for higher milk prices justified, while the government aims to balance both farmer welfare and consumer affordability. Farmers have…
GLP-1 Drugs May Reshape Dairy Demand
The rapid rise of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs is emerging as a potential disruptor for global dairy demand, as these medications significantly alter consumer eating habits by suppressing appetite and reducing overall calorie intake. Studies indicate that users typically cut food consumption by around 20% (nearly 800 calories per day) and shift away from high-fat, sugary,…
Boehringer Launches Mastitis Vaccine for Dairy
Boehringer Ingelheim has introduced LENZELTA®, a new vaccine designed to significantly reduce the incidence and severity of clinical mastitis in dairy cows and heifers, marking a major advancement in herd health management. The vaccine targets two key mastitis-causing pathogens—Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli—and offers both the earliest onset of immunity and long-lasting protection of up…
Farm-to-Market Model Reshapes Dairy Economics
India’s dairy-led farm-to-market model is demonstrating that stable income—not just higher productivity—is the real driver of farmer retention and growth. The experience of Akshayakalpa shows that linking farmers directly to markets through dairy can create predictable daily cash flows, addressing one of agriculture’s biggest challenges—income volatility. Founded in 2010 with an initial investment of ₹1.4…
Dev Milk Foods Secures Fireside Funding Boost
Jaipur-based Dev Milk Foods, the parent company of the dairy brand Frubon, has secured fresh funding from Fireside Ventures along with participation from investors including the Narotam Sekhsaria Family Office and other angel investors, marking a significant step in scaling its dairy business. The company, which offers a wide portfolio including milk, ice cream, paneer,…
Top AgriTech Firms Driving India’s Farm Future
India’s agri-tech revolution is rapidly transforming traditional agriculture through AI, data analytics, IoT, and digital supply chains, with leading companies playing a pivotal role in boosting productivity and farmer incomes. According to the report, firms like DeHaat provide end-to-end digital solutions including agri-inputs, advisory, and market access, while Ninjacart connects farmers directly with retailers using…
Sex-Sorted Semen Push to Boost Milk Output
Advanced breeding technologies such as sex-sorted semen and IVF-based embryo transfer can significantly enhance milk production and farmer incomes, said Satya Pal Singh Baghel while addressing the 2nd National Veterinary, Dairy and Fisheries Symposium 2026 in Nagpur. He highlighted that sex-sorted semen can ensure up to 90% female calf births, directly improving dairy productivity and…
Rural India Needs Tax Reform Push
Rural India’s growth cannot rely solely on government schemes, as structural tax reforms are essential to boost incomes and sustainability, particularly in agriculture and dairy sectors. The article highlights that while numerous welfare schemes exist, they often fail to address core income challenges, whereas tax relief can directly improve farmers’ net earnings and incentivise value…
GRAM-2026 to Connect Farmers with Global Ecosystem
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has unveiled the ‘GRAM-2026’ initiative, a global agri-tech platform aimed at connecting farmers with experts, investors, and policymakers to boost income through innovation, technology, and collaboration. Scheduled from May 23 to 25 in Jaipur, the Global Rajasthan AgriTech Meet will serve as a unified platform enabling farmers to access global…