Gopalak Farms Hits Rs 36 Lakhs in Six Months
Three childhood friends have turned a passion for pure dairy into Gopalak Farms, a premium direct-to-consumer (D2C) dairy and wellness brand specialising in authentic A2 bilona ghee using traditional Vedic methods. Since its full commercial launch in September 2025, the startup has already generated ₹36 lakhs in revenue in just six months — a strong…
US Dairy Exports Near Record in 2025
U.S. dairy exports surged sharply in calendar year 2025, with total export value hitting approximately $9.51 billion, a 15 % increase over 2024 and just below the 2022 record of $9.55 billion. Strong global demand underpinned the near-record performance, underscoring the United States’ expanding role in international dairy markets. Total U.S. dairy export volume reached…
DKMUL Boosts Milk Producer Incentives by Rs1 per Litre
The Dakshina Kannada Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union Ltd. (DKMUL) has approved a special additional incentive of ₹1 per litre of milk for its member producer societies to support dairy farmers through the summer months, effective February 21 to May 31, 2026. This incentive aims to mitigate the impact of green and dry fodder shortages and…
Gokul Hikes Buffalo Milk Price by Rs 2 per litre
Gokul Dairy has announced a retail price increase of ₹2 per litre for its full-cream buffalo milk, taking the price from ₹74 to ₹76 per litre with effect from February 21, 2026. The move comes amid rising input and procurement costs for milk producers and after a period of relatively stable retail prices. According to…
NY Dairy Research Funding Push
New York dairy farmers and industry advocates are calling on state lawmakers to boost funding for Cornell University’s PRO-Dairy research program ahead of the 2026–27 budget. The program — crucial for helping farms improve herd health, business practices and nutrient management — hasn’t seen a funding increase since 2014, and the governor’s current budget proposal…
New Evidence of Early Goat & Sheep Dairy in Human History
Archaeological scientists have uncovered compelling evidence indicating that goats and sheep were being milked by humans much earlier than previously confirmed, offering fresh insights into the deep history of dairy consumption and pastoralism. Analysis of ancient ceramic residues from archaeological sites in eastern Africa and southeastern Europe reveals milk fats and proteins associated with caprines…
Bengaluru Doctor Booked Over Defamatory Social Media Claims on Nandini Dairy
A Bengaluru doctor has been booked for allegedly sharing defamatory social media posts about Nandini dairy products, prompting a police complaint from the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) on grounds of harming brand reputation and consumer trust. The posts — widely circulated on social platforms — reportedly contained unverified claims about product quality and safety, triggering…
Nepal’s DDC Clears Dairy Dues, Private Processors Report No Pending Payments
The Dairy Development Corporation (DDC) of Nepal has announced the settlement of outstanding payments owed to private milk processors, ending a prolonged financial strain on many operators in the country’s dairy value chain. Officials confirmed that all overdue dues have now been released, and private processors have reported no pending payments, a move that has…
Sikkim delegation visits Banas Dairy
A high-level delegation from the Government of Sikkim visited Banas Dairy during its official engagements in Gujarat. The delegation was led by Arun Kumar Upreti, Minister for Cooperation and Rural Development Department (RDD), along with PRCS-cum-Secretary Mrs. Jabi Thapa. Established in 1969, Banas Dairy, formally known as Banaskantha District Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union Ltd, is…
AI Revolutionises Dairy Cattle Health Management in India
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping the dairy farming landscape in India, offering scalable tools to enhance cattle health diagnostics, optimise productivity and improve economic outcomes for smallholder producers. With dairy forming a cornerstone of rural incomes and nutrition security, stakeholders are turning to AI-enabled solutions — from computer vision systems to predictive analytics —…