Jharkhand Moves Closer to Milk Self-Sufficiency
Jharkhand is steadily progressing towards self-sufficiency in milk production, driven by farmer-centric initiatives, infrastructure expansion and stronger support for dairy producers. On the occasion of World Milk Day, Jharkhand’s Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Cooperation Minister Shilpi Neha Tirkey said that more than 70,000 farmers are currently associated with the Jharkhand Milk Federation (JMF) and that…
JKDFA Raises Milk Price by ₹5 Per Litre
The Jammu and Kashmir Dairy Farmers Association (JKDFA) has announced a ₹5 per litre increase in milk prices across the Union Territory, citing a sharp rise in production costs and growing financial pressure on dairy farmers. With the revision, the retail price of cow milk has increased from ₹60 to ₹65 per litre, while buffalo…
India Leads Global Dairy Race in 2025
India has retained its position as the world’s largest milk-producing country in 2025, reinforcing its dominance in the global dairy sector. According to global dairy rankings, India produces more milk than any other nation, supported by its vast network of smallholder farmers, large bovine population and strong domestic demand. The country contributes roughly one-fourth of…
Gokul Dairy Polls Spark Political Battle in Maharashtra
Elections to Maharashtra’s largest cooperative dairy, the Kolhapur District Cooperative Milk Producers Union (Gokul Dairy), have emerged as a major political contest, with ruling alliance Mahayuti joining forces to challenge Congress leader Satej Patil in a battle for control of one of the state’s most influential cooperative institutions. Established on March 16, 1963, Gokul Dairy…
Wheat Husk Price Surge Hits Punjab Cow Shelters
Punjab’s cow shelters (gaushalas) are facing a severe financial crisis following a two-fold surge in wheat husk (tudi) prices, a key component of cattle feed. According to gaushala operators and dairy farmers, the price of wheat husk has risen from ₹400–500 per quintal to ₹900–1,200 per quintal, significantly increasing the cost of maintaining cattle. Tudi,…
India’s Livestock Care Shifts Toward Productivity
India’s livestock sector is undergoing a significant transformation as traditional animal husbandry practices increasingly integrate with scientific management, sustainability and productivity-focused approaches. According to experts, livestock remains a critical pillar of rural livelihoods, contributing substantially to agricultural income while supporting millions of smallholder farmers across the country. With growing demand for milk, meat and other…
India-US Dairy Talks Hit Major Roadblock
India and the United States are facing significant hurdles in ongoing bilateral trade negotiations, with dairy, agriculture and intellectual property rights emerging as the most contentious issues. A US trade delegation is scheduled to visit India from June 1-4, 2026, as both countries work toward an interim arrangement under a broader Bilateral Trade Agreement framework….
Market-Linked Pricing May Reshape India’s Dairy Future
India’s dairy industry is increasingly debating a shift from the traditional cost-based milk pricing model to a more market-linked pricing system, as rising production costs and changing consumer demand put pressure on the sustainability of the dairy value chain. For decades, milk procurement prices have largely been determined by factors such as fat and SNF…
OMFED Posts Record ₹1,036.82 Crore Turnover
The Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation (OMFED) has achieved its highest-ever annual turnover of ₹1,036.82 crore during the 2025-26 financial year, while recording a net profit of ₹10.23 crore, marking a major milestone for the state’s dairy cooperative sector. The achievement was highlighted during a review meeting chaired by Odisha’s Fisheries and Animal Resources…
20,000 Litres of Milk Dumped as OMFED Halts Procurement
Hundreds of dairy farmers in Odisha’s Umerkote town of Nabarangpur district were forced to pour nearly 20,000 litres of fresh milk onto the streets after the local chilling centre of the Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation (OMFED) abruptly suspended milk procurement. According to reports, OMFED halted procurement citing storage and processing constraints at its…