MP Dairy Federation Digitises 17 Plants
The Madhya Pradesh State Cooperative Dairy Federation has launched a major digital transformation drive, rolling out an integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system across 17 dairy plants to enhance milk procurement efficiency and reduce storage and transit losses. The initiative is being implemented under the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) Enterprise Resource Planning (NDERP) platform,…
Ghana Tops Global Milk Price Rankings
A global comparison of retail milk prices has revealed that Ghana has the highest milk prices in the world, significantly outpacing other major economies. According to the latest data, South Korea ranks second at $3.42 per litre, followed closely by the United States at $3.31, highlighting a sharp price disparity across regions. The findings underline…
Fonterra Flags Emissions Rise on Output Growth
New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra has indicated that its greenhouse gas emissions are likely to increase in FY2026, driven primarily by a rise in milk production. The company signalled that higher output volumes—rather than efficiency setbacks—will be the key factor behind the expected emissions uptick, underscoring the ongoing tension between dairy growth and decarbonisation goals….
U.S. Milk Boom Driven by Cow Surge
The U.S. dairy sector is witnessing a rapid acceleration in milk production, driven largely by a sharp rise in cow numbers rather than productivity gains. Recent data shows the national herd expanding significantly, with an estimated 211,000 additional cows added over the past year, contributing more than 414 million pounds of extra milk. This herd-led…
Goat Milk Gains Premium Spotlight in Urban Markets
Goat milk, once regarded as a modest rural staple, is rapidly gaining traction as a premium and value-added dairy product, drawing strong consumer interest at the Pashu Palan Mela in Ludhiana. The shift reflects a broader transformation in consumption patterns, where traditional products are being repositioned through innovation and health-focused marketing. At the event hosted…
Non-Invasive Test Enables Early Pregnancy Detection
A breakthrough in livestock diagnostics has enabled early pregnancy detection in cattle using a non-invasive method, offering a significant advancement for dairy farm reproductive management. Unlike conventional techniques such as rectal palpation and ultrasonography—which typically confirm pregnancy only after 40–45 days or even 3–4 months post-conception—the new approach allows farmers to identify pregnancy at a…
8-Year Delay Stalls India’s Food Labelling Reform
India’s long-pending front-of-pack labelling (FOPL) regulation continues to face delays, with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India still engaged in consultations nearly eight years after releasing its first draft in 2018, raising concerns over regulatory inertia in addressing public health risks. The issue has now reached the Supreme Court of India, where in…
Fonterra Lifts Outlook Amid Middle East Risks
New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra has raised its full-year earnings guidance to 50–65 NZ cents per share, up from the earlier 45–65 NZ cents, reflecting improved global commodity prices, strong margins and disciplined cost control despite rising geopolitical uncertainties. The company reported a 3% increase in half-year profit to NZ$750 million for the six months…
IVRI Breakthrough Boosts Sahiwal Genetic Gains
The ICAR–Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Izatnagar, Bareilly, has achieved a major breakthrough by successfully producing indigenous Sahiwal calves using advanced Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART), marking the institute’s first-ever success with ultrasound-guided ovum pick-up, in vitro fertilisation and embryo transfer (OPU–IVF–ET). This milestone opens new avenues for rapid genetic improvement of India’s indigenous dairy breeds…
Fertiliser Shock Threatens Dairy Supply Chain
Rising geopolitical tensions are emerging as a critical threat to fertiliser availability, placing fresh pressure on the global dairy sector’s cost structure and production outlook. Supply chain disruptions—particularly across key trade routes—are tightening fertiliser markets, a vital input for feed crop production, thereby increasing risks for dairy farmers already grappling with elevated input costs. Industry…