NCDFI, Assam Rifles Sign Dairy Supply Pact
The National Cooperative Dairy Federation of India (NCDFI) and Assam Rifles have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) in New Delhi to strengthen the supply of milk and milk products through India’s dairy cooperative network, expanding market opportunities for dairy farmers while ensuring reliable supplies to one of the country’s premier paramilitary forces. The agreement…
Dhagwar Milk Collection Jumps 4X in 2.5 Years
Himachal Pradesh’s dairy sector has recorded a major boost, with milk collection linked to the Dhagwar Milk Plant in Kangra district increasing fourfold over the past two-and-a-half years, reflecting the impact of higher milk procurement prices and renewed government focus on dairy development. The surge in milk procurement has strengthened confidence among dairy farmers and…
India-Japan Dairy Ties Expand Into Circular Economy
India and Japan are deepening cooperation in the dairy sector, moving beyond traditional milk production into biogas, clean energy, premium dairy products and circular economy initiatives. A key focus of the partnership is the development of compressed biogas (CBG) projects through dairy cooperatives, which convert cattle dung into clean fuel and organic fertilizers, creating additional…
Oxytocin Misuse in Dairy Raises Health Concerns
The use of oxytocin injections in dairy animals has once again come under the spotlight, with experts warning that the hormone is often misused to accelerate milk let-down rather than increase actual milk production. Oxytocin is a naturally occurring hormone that plays a vital role in childbirth and milk ejection, but its unauthorized use in…
Nestlé Cuts Dairy Emissions by 26%
Nestlé has reported a 26% reduction in net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its dairy value chain in 2025 compared to its 2018 baseline, according to the company’s first Dairy Plan report. The initiative, which covers more than 130,000 dairy farmers, over 200 suppliers and partners across more than 40 countries, outlines Nestlé’s strategy to…
Kashmir Milk Output Nears 30 Lakh Tonnes
Dairy farming is emerging as a major growth driver in Kashmir, with milk production in Jammu & Kashmir approaching the 30 lakh tonne mark as government interventions, improved breeding programmes, and rising farmer participation strengthen the sector. Official data indicate that milk production has increased steadily from 25.94 lakh tonnes in 2020-21 to approximately 29.74…
Shreeja Empowers 29,000 Lakhpati Didis
Andhra Pradesh-based dairy enterprise Shreeja Mahila Milk Producer Company has emerged as a major driver of rural women’s economic empowerment, helping create nearly 29,000 “Lakhpati Didis” through dairy-based livelihoods and now setting its sights on developing “Crorepati Didis.” Backed by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) and operating across several districts, Shreeja has enabled thousands of…
Dairy Sector Highlights Cow Protection Contradictions
India’s dairy industry has come under renewed scrutiny following an opinion piece published by Policy Circle that highlights what it describes as a fundamental contradiction between cow protection politics and the economics of dairy production. The article argues that while cows have become a powerful symbol in religious and political debates, the dairy sector itself…
Supreme Court PIL Raises Questions on Penalties, Testing & Enforcement Transparency
Food safety is not only about writing regulations. It is about ensuring that the entire system — from sampling to testing to enforcement — works with credibility, consistency and accountability. The recent notice issued by the Supreme Court to the Centre and FSSAI on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking stronger food safety enforcement has…
Heritage Foods launches shakes and paneer on 35th Foundation Day
Heritage Foods Ltd. marked its 35th Foundation Day today, celebrating a journey shaped by pure resolve, purpose and enduring partnerships with farmers and consumers. Founded in 1992 with a mission to empower dairy farmers and bring fresh, nutritious dairy products to households across India, the company has grown into one of the country’s most trusted…