Goa Hikes Milk Procurement Price, Retail Stable
Panaji: The Goa government has increased the milk procurement price to support local dairy farmers, while keeping retail milk prices unchanged for consumers, reflecting a calibrated approach to balance farmer welfare and consumer affordability. The decision comes amid rising demands from milk producers for better compensation, with the hike aimed at improving farmer incomes without…
Embryo Strategy Drives Shift to Holsteins
A U.S. dairy is rapidly reshaping its herd by using IVF embryo technology to replace Jersey cows with Holsteins, responding to changing market signals that increasingly favour higher milk volume production over component-focused systems. The strategy allows the farm to accelerate genetic transition by implanting Holstein embryos into existing cows, avoiding the slower process of…
Fertility Gains Linked to Higher Milk Output
New research from New Zealand’s dairy sector highlights that improving herd fertility is not just a breeding goal but a critical driver of milk production, farm workload, and overall costs, with findings showing that the timing of conception has a direct impact on long-term farm performance. The study found that cows failing to conceive early…
Mzuzu Dairy Wins Emerging Company Award
Mzuzu Dairy has been recognised as the Company of the Year – Emerging Dairy Company at the Africa Dairy Industry Awards 2026, held on April 17, 2026, alongside the Africa Dairy Innovation Summit, highlighting its rising influence within the continent’s dairy sector. The award places Mzuzu Dairy among a select group of fast-growing dairy enterprises…
‘Milk’ Label Battle Sparks Industry Debate
A growing policy debate around the use of dairy-related terms for plant-based products is highlighting tensions between traditional dairy players and alternative producers, with repeated legislative efforts in the United States—such as the DAIRY PRIDE Act—seeking to restrict words like “milk,” “cheese,” and “yogurt” բացառively to animal-derived products. The dairy industry, which supports over 3…
MP Targets 52 Lakh Kg Daily Milk Procurement
Bhopal: The Madhya Pradesh government has set an ambitious target to increase daily milk procurement to 52 lakh kilograms while expanding dairy activities to 26,000 villages, positioning the sector as a key driver of farmer income and rural economic growth, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said during a review meeting of the state cooperative dairy federation….
Aarey & Mahanand Brands Set for Relaunch
Mumbai: Iconic dairy brands Aarey and Mahanand are set to be relaunched soon as part of a major push to strengthen the organised dairy sector, with National Dairy Development Board Chairman Meenesh Shah informing Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis during a high-level meeting. The initiative comes amid concerns that only 40% of milk in the state…
Ludhiana Dairies Raise Milk Prices ₹5/Litre
Local dairies in Ludhiana have announced a ₹5 per litre increase in buffalo milk prices effective May 1, impacting household budgets amid already rising living costs. Under the revised rates, half-cream buffalo milk will increase from ₹65 to ₹70 per litre, while full-cream buffalo milk will rise from ₹75 to ₹80 per litre. The decision…
Membrane Tech Unlocks Lactose Value in Dairy
Membrane filtration systems are emerging as a powerful solution for dairy processors to remove lactose while retaining high-value nutrients, enabling both product innovation and improved profitability. The technology uses semi-permeable membranes to selectively separate milk components, allowing lactose to be reduced or removed without compromising essential proteins, minerals, and overall nutritional quality. (PatSnap Eureka) Unlike…
India Wins 4 Medals at Global Cheese Event
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Indian cheesemakers for their outstanding performance at the Mundial do Queijo do Brasil 2026, where India made a remarkable debut by securing four medals—one Super Gold, two Golds, and one Silver. The prestigious global competition for cheese and dairy products, held in São Paulo, witnessed participation from over 30 countries…