Milk Prices Fall Below Costs, Farmers Warn of Crisis
Dairy farmers in the United Kingdom are facing growing financial pressure as farmgate milk prices have fallen below production costs, raising concerns about the long-term viability of family-run dairy farms. According to reports, many producers say current milk prices are insufficient to cover rising expenses for feed, fertilizer, energy, labour and farm operations, leaving margins…
Study Finds Dairy Trans Fats Not Linked to Heart Disease
A new international study has found that naturally occurring trans fats in dairy products such as milk, butter, cheese and yogurt are not associated with an increased risk of heart disease, stroke or type 2 diabetes. Researchers analyzed evidence from 22 studies involving thousands of participants across Europe, Canada and the United States and concluded…
Bengal Cattle Trade Crisis Hits Dairy Economy Ahead of Eid
West Bengal’s cattle trade and rural dairy economy are facing significant disruption ahead of Eid-ul-Adha following stricter enforcement of cattle slaughter regulations and growing uncertainty across livestock markets. According to reports, weekly cattle markets across several districts witnessed a sharp decline in trading activity, with traders, dairy farmers and livestock-dependent workers reporting severe economic stress….
Banas Dairy Raises Procurement Price to ₹860/kg Fat
Banas Dairy has increased its milk procurement price by ₹15 per kg fat, taking the rate from ₹845 to ₹860 per kg fat with effect from May 27, 2026. The decision was announced to support dairy farmers facing rising cattle feed, fodder and livestock maintenance costs. According to Banas Dairy Chairman Shankar Chaudhary, the revised…
Gokul Clarifies Halal Certification Amid Controversy
Maharashtra-based Gokul Milk Union has clarified that its halal certification was obtained in 2018 solely for export purposes and does not impact milk procurement or processing practices for domestic consumers. The clarification came amid controversy and social media discussions questioning the dairy cooperative’s halal certification status. Gokul officials stated that the certification was required to…
MP Fertilizer Prices Surge Ahead of Kharif Season
Madhya Pradesh has announced steep increases in fertilizer prices ahead of the Kharif 2026 season, with the price of key NPK fertilizer grades rising sharply amid global supply disruptions linked to tensions in West Asia. According to revised rates issued by the Madhya Pradesh State Cooperative Marketing Federation, a 50 kg bag of NPK 12:32:16…
Amul Plans ₹800 Crore Expansion in East India
Amul is investing nearly ₹800 crore to strengthen its dairy operations in West Bengal and Assam as part of a major expansion strategy targeting eastern India’s growing dairy market. According to reports, the investment will focus on setting up new milk processing facilities, expanding cold-chain infrastructure and strengthening supply and distribution networks across the two…
Hassan Cattle Boycott Triggers Farmer Anxiety
Tensions escalated at the weekly cattle fair in Karnataka’s Hassan district after several Muslim organisations announced a boycott of cattle purchases ahead of Bakrid, triggering concern among local dairy farmers dependent on livestock trade for income. According to reports, the boycott was linked to alleged intimidation and threatening posters warning against cattle transactions in Muslim-majority…
Thailand Opens Dairy Door to NZ and Australia
Zero-tariff dairy imports are reshaping Thailand’s market, boosting Oceania exporters while increasing pressure on local producers. Thailand’s decision to remove dairy import tariffs for New Zealand and Australian products from January 1, 2025, is rapidly transforming regional dairy trade dynamics. The policy significantly lowers the landed cost of imported dairy ingredients, particularly skim milk powder…
PDPs Urges NDDB to Revive Ongole Dairy
The Praja Darbar Party (PDP) has urged the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) to take over the closed Ongole Dairy in Andhra Pradesh to safeguard the livelihoods of milk farmers in Prakasam district. During a meeting with NDDB Chairman Meenesh Shah in New Delhi, PDP president and former MLA Tupakula Gurunatha Reddy requested immediate intervention…