Bangladesh Opens Dairy, Agri Imports in US Trade Deal
Bangladesh and the United States have signed a reciprocal trade agreement that reduces US tariffs on Bangladeshi exports to 19 percent and introduces zero-tariff access for specified textile and apparel goods made with US inputs, while Dhaka agrees to broaden market access for US industrial and agricultural products, including dairy, soy products, beef, poultry, tree…
Fonterra Shifts to Protein After $4.2B Mainland Exit
Fonterra is positioning itself around surging global protein demand, which executives describe as exceptionally strong across Europe and the United States. Dairy protein’s quality and versatility in products such as shakes, bars, and fortified foods make it central to the co-operative’s long-term strategy following the planned $4.2 billion sale of its Mainland consumer business to…
Cheap US Imports: Aid for Dairy, Pain for Soy Farmers
The unfolding India–US trade framework that reduces tariffs and import costs on American goods is expected to create short-term advantages for India’s dairy processors, but stakeholders warn it could deliver a heavy blow to Indian soybean and pulse farmers if agricultural imports are liberalised too widely. Under the deal, tariff concessions on US agricultural and…
DDGS & Sorghum Imports: Impact on Feed and Maize Prices
In a significant development under the India-US interim trade framework, India has agreed to allow duty-free imports of dried distillers’ grains with solubles (DDGS) and red sorghum from the United States. The move has sparked intense debate among stakeholders across the livestock, feed and farming ecosystems, with divergent views on its influence on feed costs,…
Bihar to Form Milk Producers’ Committees in Every Village
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has announced a comprehensive plan to strengthen the state’s dairy sector by establishing Milk Producers’ Committees in every village within the next two years. The initiative aims to boost milk production, improve market linkages and enhance farmers’ incomes across rural Bihar, aligning with broader rural livelihood and dairy development objectives….
Chennai Corporation Cow-Shed Milk Wins Resident Fans
Milk produced from cow sheds run by the Greater Chennai Corporation has emerged as a hit among local residents, with many consumers praising its freshness, taste and perceived quality compared to commercially available alternatives. The initiative — part of the Corporation’s efforts to utilise urban bovine assets for public benefit — has drawn significant footfall…
Gujarat Factory Busted for Fake Milk With Urea & Detergent
Authorities in Gujarat have uncovered a major food fraud operation after seizing adulterated milk from a local factory that was found to be mixing urea and detergent into milk being sold in the market. The scam was uncovered during a targeted raid by food safety officials acting on consumer complaints, revealing a systematic operation that…
DDGS is allowed instead of Maize and Soya in India US FTA
Written by: Harish Damodaran India has agreed to grant greater market access through elimination or reduction of tariffs for some American farm produce. India has not opened up its market to imports of soyabean, corn (maize), fuel ethanol, cotton or dairy and poultry products from the United States, going by the joint statement on an “interim”…
Genetics Boost Cow Longevity, Profitability in Dairy Herds
Advances in genetic selection are helping dairy farmers extend the productive life of their cows, with new research and breeding tools showing that longevity can be improved alongside key production traits. The development comes as an important strategy for enhancing farm profitability and sustainability, given that longer-lived cows reduce replacement costs and improve herd stability….
Anaerobic digestion could cut dairy carbon footprint by 20%
Combining continuous crop cover with anaerobic digestion of manure and biomass could significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from dairy farming, though researchers warn careful management is needed to avoid unintended environmental impacts. A Penn State-led study has found that using anaerobic digestion to convert dairy manure alongside grassy biomass into biogas could reduce the carbon…