Suzuki unveils second biogas plant in India
Suzuki Motor Corp. has unveiled its second biogas plant in India, located in Bhukhala, Gujarat, marking a significant step in integrating dairy waste into clean energy production. The facility, opened in January, processes around 100 tonnes of cow dung per day and produces approximately 1.5 tonnes of biogas daily, which is converted into methane for…
India scales up Pure Gir embryo transfer programme
India has successfully implemented its first large-scale Pure Gir embryo transfer programme, marking a major advancement in indigenous cattle genetics and dairy productivity. The initiative, led by Leads Genetics, completed its first phase in December 2025, during which in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) was successfully carried out in 116 cows, demonstrating the scalability of advanced breeding technologies…
LPG curbs disrupt dairy, milk collection falls
Restrictions on commercial LPG supply in Madhya Pradesh have disrupted dairy processing operations, particularly in the Indore region, forcing operators to cut milk procurement from farmers and scale down production of value-added products such as mawa, paneer and sweets. The shortage of LPG—an essential fuel for milk processing—has reduced plant operating capacity, leading to a…
Dairy project to empower 500 women in Haryana
The KP Singh Foundation (KPSF), in collaboration with the ISAP India Foundation, has launched the “Empowering Women through Dairy Entrepreneurship” project at Jaat Bhawan in Karnal, aiming to support 500 rural women across Karnal and Kurukshetra districts in Haryana. The initiative focuses on equipping women with knowledge, technical skills, and entrepreneurial support to transform traditional…
Functional dairy rises amid global food volatility
Functional dairy is emerging as a key growth driver in the global food and beverage sector, supported by rapid technology-led innovation that is repositioning the category within the broader functional foods space. According to FoodNavigator Asia’s latest Trend Tracker, rising consumer awareness and demand for better value-for-money products have fueled the meteoric growth of functional…
Dairy stocks face margin squeeze in CY26
Dairy companies including Dodla Dairy and Hatsun Agro Products are likely to witness margin pressure in calendar year 2026 (CY26) due to rising input costs, according to ICICI Securities. The brokerage highlighted that milk procurement prices have surged by ₹3–4 per litre in Q4FY26, driven by a weaker-than-expected flush season, higher butter exports, lower domestic…
Farmers Seek Dairy Carve-Out in India-US Deal
Farmer groups in India have intensified opposition to the proposed India–US trade agreement, demanding a complete carve-out for agriculture and dairy sectors amid fears that duty-free imports could severely impact domestic producers. Leaders warned that allowing US agricultural and dairy products to enter India without import duties would act as a “death warrant” for farmers,…
IDA West Zone organised CEO Round Table
The Indian Dairy Association (West Zone) is organized a Dairy Leaders Roundtable Workshop on Wednesday, 18 th March 2026 at Hotel Kohinoor, Andheri (E) Mumbai, which was participated by more than 50 CXOs of private, cooperative and corporate dairy, equipment and ingredients connected companies. The 3 hours intensive session was moderated by Ms Richie Agrawal…
Ludhiana Spring Maize Area Drops on Water Concerns
The area under spring maize cultivation in Ludhiana has witnessed a sharp decline this season amid rising concerns over groundwater depletion, reflecting the agriculture department’s push to curb water-intensive crops. According to official data, around 10,000 hectares have been brought under spring maize so far, significantly lower than 16,000 hectares last year, and officials indicated…
FSSAI Tightens Rules on Digital Dairy E-Commerce
The recent notification issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India on compliance obligations for e-commerce food business operators under the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) model is a timely and much-needed intervention for the dairy sector. Effective from 1st April 2026, this order goes beyond a routine clarification—it attempts to correct…