Milk Demand May Outpace Productivity Without Reforms
Even though milk production in India is growing annually, the country’s consumption is rising, potentially creating supply pressures if productivity improvements do not keep up, Brahmani Nara, Executive Director of Heritage Foods, said at the businessline Agri & Commodity Summit 2026. India’s dairy sector is facing a demand vs productivity challenge that experts say could…
Sikkim Cooperative conducted Clean Milk production program
The Sikkim Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union Limited successfully organized two consecutive one-day Awareness Programmes on Clean Milk Production (CMP) and Good Hygienic Practices (GHP) under the National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD) on 24th and 25th February 2026 for dairy farmers of Namthang–Rateypani and Barfung Constituencies. 24th February 2026 – Tangzi Bikmat GPK Hall, Namthang–Rateypani…
NDDB to Connect 8,000 Rajasthan Villages to Dairy Co-ops
The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) has announced an ambitious expansion of India’s dairy cooperative network, with plans to link about 8,000 villages in Rajasthan to organised dairy cooperatives over the next five years as part of a broader effort covering 75,000 villages nationwide. The initiative aims to deepen rural participation in the cooperative dairy…
Tackling Methane in Dairy & Beef: Vaccines & Genetics
Reducing methane — one of the most potent **greenhouse gases — is critical for both dairy and beef industries trying to meet climate goals while maintaining productivity. Experts say there are several proven strategies now available, plus one “moonshot” innovation that could change the game. 1. Boost Productivity First Improving overall farm productivity is the…
Milma seeks govt nod for Rs 4 milk price hike
Kerala Co‑operative Milk Marketing Federation (Milma) has formally requested the **Kerala government’s approval to raise retail milk prices by ₹4 per litre, a move backed by an expert committee recommendation amid rising producer and input costs. Milma traditionally consults the state before such revisions even though it has autonomy to set prices, aiming to share…
Assam Announces Rs 200 Cr Dairy Plant in Mariani
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced plans to establish a large dairy processing plant in Mariani with an estimated investment of ₹200 crore, aimed at strengthening rural economic self-reliance and boosting cooperative dairy networks in the region. The announcement came during a government event in Jorhat district, where Sarma highlighted the project’s potential…
Cargill Says U.S. Imports Impact Still Unclear
Cargill India’s Country President, Ravinder Balain, says it’s too early to predict how U.S. agricultural imports — including distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS) — might affect India’s livestock feed markets pending final trade deal terms between the two countries. Balain emphasised that without clarity on volumes, tariffs, quotas and safeguards, any forecast of market…
Sudha Dairy Raises Milk Prices Ahead of Holi
Sudha Dairy has increased its retail milk prices by up to ₹2 per litre ahead of the Holi festival, citing higher procurement and production costs as key factors behind the revision. The price adjustment applies across several milk variants, impacting everyday household supplies in Jamshedpur and surrounding areas. According to the announcement, the price of…
Private Dairies Raise Milk & Curd Prices by Rs 2–Rs 10/L
Private dairy brands in Tamil Nadu have announced a retail price hike for cow milk and curd, increasing rates by ₹2 to ₹10 per litre amid sustained rises in procurement and input costs affecting the state’s fresh milk market. The revision comes at a time when cooperative dairy prices remain stable, putting private players under…
GST Reforms: Boosting Growth and Competitiveness for dairy in AP
Ranked 4th nationally in milk production, the state supports 24 lakh farmers, many of them women in self-help groups and cooperatives. Major brands like Heritage and Vijaya anchor collection, chilling, processing and retail networks across the state. With GST reduced from 5% to 0% on UHT milk and paneer, from 12% to 5% on ghee and butter, and from…