Livestock Technology Showcased at Karnal Dairy Mela
A three-day National Dairy Mela and Agricultural Expo-2026 began at the ICAR–National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI) in Karnal, highlighting modern livestock technologies and innovations for dairy farmers. The event was inaugurated by Raghavendra Bhatta, Deputy Director General (Animal Sciences) at Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). NDRI Director Dheer Singh said the mela provides a…
Plant vs Dairy Milk: No Clear Sustainability Winner
A new environmental comparison highlights that while plant-based milks such as oat, soy and almond are often viewed as more sustainable than dairy, each option has its own environmental trade-offs. In Australia, 96% of people still consume dairy milk, while about 42% purchase plant-based milk, with many households using multiple types. Dairy consumption has also…
Thai Farmers Seek Halt to Milk Powder Imports
Thailand’s dairy farmers have urged the government to temporarily halt milk powder imports amid a severe raw milk surplus that has left large volumes unsold. The Dairy Cooperatives Federation of Thailand (DCFT) said around 211 tonnes of raw milk per day have remained unsold for three months since January, affecting as many as 15,000 dairy…
Dairy Industry Enters a Strong Growth Phase
The global dairy sector is entering one of its most promising phases, driven by strong consumer demand, nutritional recognition, and innovation in dairy products. Recent discussions highlighted that dairy continues to play a central role in nutrition recommendations, with dietary guidelines encouraging consumers to include three servings of dairy per day as part of a…
Kefir Faces Identity Crisis in Global Market
Kefir, often called the “champagne of dairy” for its naturally fizzy character, may be losing its distinctive identity as it expands globally as a functional beverage. Traditionally consumed across Eastern Europe and Russia, authentic kefir made using kefir grains produces natural effervescence due to fermentation involving both bacteria and yeast. However, many commercially produced kefir…
Door-to-Door Dairy Model Empowers Indonesian Women
A door-to-door dairy distribution initiative supported by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is creating new income opportunities for women in Indonesia while expanding access to nutritious dairy products. The “Miss Cimory” program, launched in 2013 by PT Cisarua Mountain Dairy Tbk (Cimory), trains women to sell dairy products directly to households, helping them build customer…
Karnataka Budget Boosts Dairy & Livestock Sector
The 2026-27 Karnataka State Budget announced several initiatives to strengthen the dairy and animal husbandry sector and improve farmers’ incomes. When the current government assumed office, milk was being procured from 8.75 lakh producers at 81.78 lakh litres per day, which has now increased to about 9.07 lakh milk producers supplying nearly 1 crore litres…
Maharashtra Milk Output Up 64% in 10 Years
Milk production in the state of Maharashtra has increased by nearly 64% over the past decade, according to the Economic Survey 2025–26. The state’s milk production rose from 101.52 lakh metric tonnes (MT) in 2015-16 to 166.26 lakh MT in 2024-25, registering a 63.8% growth during the period. Per capita availability of milk in the…
Tasmania expands dairy methane reduction trials
Dairy research in Tasmania has been strengthened with the installation of new infrastructure at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture’s Dairy Research Facility in Elliott, enabling expanded trials aimed at reducing methane emissions from dairy cattle while maintaining productivity. The upgrade includes a new supplementary feed facility that allows researchers to deliver four different feed supplements…
Vet Varsity dairy training attracts youth, NRIs
A two-week Dairy Farming Training Programme organised by Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University in Ludhiana has generated strong interest among youth, foreign-returned individuals and retirees looking to start dairy enterprises. A total of 55 trainees, including one woman, participated in the programme, and notably three foreign-returned participants expressed strong motivation to establish…