SPCDF Elects New 14-Member Board
The Sardar Patel Cooperative Dairy Federation (SPCDF) has successfully conducted elections for its 14-member Board of Directors, marking a key development in the governance of the multi-state dairy cooperative. The newly elected board includes prominent cooperative leaders, with Chaudhary and Mehta among those appointed as directors, reflecting continued leadership representation from within the cooperative ecosystem….
J&K Targets 20% Milk Processing Capacity
The Jammu & Kashmir government has set an ambitious target to expand milk processing capacity from the current 4% to 20%, aiming to significantly boost value addition and improve farmer returns, Agriculture Minister Javid Ahmad Dar said. This expansion will be driven through a mega dairy infrastructure development initiative, designed to strengthen the region’s dairy…
Cooperation Powers Kuwait’s Food Security Push
Kuwait is strengthening its food security framework through coordinated efforts across government bodies, farmers, and cooperative institutions, with a strong focus on boosting local production and reducing import dependence. A recent report highlighted that unified action has enabled the country to maintain stable food supplies despite regional disruptions, particularly those affecting key trade routes like…
Small Dairies Fight Back Amid Big Farm Expansion
Wyoming’s dairy sector is witnessing a sharp contrast between large-scale commercial expansion and the survival struggle of small, family-run dairies, with the latter increasingly relying on niche strategies to stay viable. Across the U.S., dairy consolidation continues, with fewer but larger farms dominating production, yet Wyoming remains an outlier where most milk-cow operations are not…
Mastitis Surge Puts Kashmir Dairy Under Pressure
Kashmir’s dairy sector is facing mounting stress as cases of bovine mastitis—an inflammatory disease of the mammary gland—continue to rise, severely impacting milk productivity, quality, and farmer incomes. The condition, which exists in clinical, subclinical, and chronic forms, is particularly dangerous in its subclinical stage as it often goes undetected while silently reducing milk yield…
Rajasthan Pushes Saras Marketing Expansion
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has directed officials to prepare a comprehensive action plan to strengthen the marketing of ‘Saras’ dairy products, warning that effective branding and execution are critical to unlocking the sector’s full potential. Chairing a high-level review of the Rajasthan Cooperative Dairy Federation, he emphasized connecting more livestock farmers to the…
Dairy’s Real Strength? Farmer Trust, Not Balance Sheets
In a sharp perspective on the evolving dairy landscape, the article argues that the strongest “balance sheet” in dairy is not financial capital but farmer trust—highlighting that long-term success in the sector hinges on relationships, not just numbers. It underscores that dairy companies built on consistent, transparent farmer engagement—fair pricing, timely payments, and extension support—create…
Europe Milk Glut Sparks Price Crash Fears
The European Milk Board has issued a stark warning of a potential milk price collapse as record milk volumes flood global markets, with president Kjartan Poulsen stating that “if no action is taken now, we are heading straight into a milk price collapse.” The EMB highlighted that the surge in production—driven by strong output across…
Indian Dairy @ 2047: Questions That Will Define the Future
The Indian Dairy Association (Rajasthan State Chapter) successfully organized the N. R. Bhasin Memorial Lecture & Awards Ceremony at Hotel Souvenir, Jaipur on April 26th 2026, bringing together leading academicians, dairy professionals, policymakers, and progressive farmers. The event was graced by Dr. P. S. Chauhan as Chief Guest, Manish Faujdar as Guest of Honour, and…
Indian Cheesemaker Wins Big in Brazil
Mumbai: Indian artisanal cheesemaker Mausam Narang has gained global recognition after winning top honours at the Mundial do Queijo do Brasil 2026 in São Paulo, where India secured four medals—one Super Gold, two Gold, and one Silver—marking a significant milestone for the country’s emerging artisanal cheese sector. The awards highlight the growing global acceptance of…