BEMUL Posts US$1.3M Profit, Plans Mega Dairy Expansion
The Belagavi District Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union (BEMUL) has reported a strong financial performance for FY 2025, posting a net profit of US$1.3 million (approximately ₹11 crore), reflecting continued growth in Karnataka’s cooperative dairy sector. The union recorded a turnover of around US$162 million (approximately ₹1,380 crore) during the financial year, driven by higher milk…
Amul to Double Bengal Milk Procurement with Mega Plant
Amul is set to significantly strengthen its presence in eastern India, with its upcoming mega dairy project in West Bengal expected to double milk procurement in the state while supporting thousands of dairy farmers and expanding value-added dairy production. According to GCMMF Managing Director Jayen Mehta, the cooperative currently procures around 15 lakh litres of…
Super El Niño Could Trigger India’s Next Dairy Cost Shock
India’s dairy sector could face a fresh wave of cost pressures if a forecasted Super El Niño disrupts fodder production, with climate experts warning that the next inflation shock may begin in the country’s fodder fields rather than food markets. According to a Down To Earth analysis, reduced monsoon rainfall, prolonged heatwaves and moisture stress…
India-UK Trade Pact Keeps Dairy Shield Intact
India’s newly operational Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) with the United Kingdom reflects a more balanced and strategic approach to free trade by expanding market access while continuing to protect sensitive sectors such as dairy. Unlike earlier trade agreements that drew criticism for exposing domestic producers to import competition, the India-UK pact preserves safeguards…
FDA Seizes 612 Banned Oxytocin Bottles in Dairy Raid
A joint operation by the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the police has led to the seizure of 612 bottles of banned oxytocin injections from a dairy in Ulhasnagar, exposing the illegal use of the hormone to increase milk extraction in dairy animals. The raid was conducted at the cattle shed of Prakash…
J&K Surpasses White Revolution 2.0 Dairy Targets
Jammu & Kashmir has exceeded its White Revolution 2.0 targets, marking a significant milestone in strengthening the region’s dairy cooperative ecosystem. The Union Government has released ₹1.40 crore to support the formation of new dairy cooperative societies after the Union Territory surpassed its approved targets under the national programme. According to official data, J&K was…
Europe Loses Dairy Trade Share to the Americas
Europe remains the world’s largest dairy exporter, but its dominance in global dairy trade is gradually declining as North and South American exporters continue to gain market share, according to a recent Rabobank analysis. Global dairy trade grew 2% in 2025, surpassing 100 billion kg of milk equivalent, with the European Union accounting for 27%…
Govt Expands Dairy Infrastructure & Digital Reforms
The Government of India has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the dairy and livestock sector through expanded infrastructure, veterinary healthcare, digital livestock management and farmer-focused support schemes. In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Rajiv Ranjan Singh stated that there is no proposal to introduce a…
Ireland’s Liquid Milk Producers Continue to Decline
Ireland’s liquid milk sector continues to contract as the number of registered liquid milk producers falls, raising concerns about the long-term sustainability of year-round fresh milk supplies. According to the latest report from Ireland’s National Milk Agency (NMA), the number of registered liquid milk suppliers declined by 32 to 1,196 in 2024, representing just 7%…
Global Milk Glut Cuts Fonterra Price Outlook
A global milk surplus is putting pressure on dairy commodity prices, prompting New Zealand dairy cooperative Fonterra to reduce its 2026/27 Farmgate Milk Price forecast. Since May 2026, Global Dairy Trade (GDT) prices for Fonterra’s reference products have fallen by 11%, leading the cooperative to lower its forecast by NZ$0.50 to NZ$9.25 per kgMS, with…