Argentine Dairy Exports Surpass Beef
Argentina’s dairy industry recorded a significant milestone as dairy exports surpassed beef exports for the first time, highlighting the growing importance of milk products in the country’s agricultural trade. In 2011, Argentina exported about 406,966 tonnes of milk and dairy products, marking a rapid expansion in overseas shipments. The sector also generated around $1.5 billion…
Punjab Budget Boosts Dairy, Crop Diversification
The Punjab Budget 2026-27 has allocated ₹15,377 crore for agriculture and allied sectors, with several measures aimed at strengthening farming, dairy and sustainable agriculture, according to Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian. The budget includes ₹100 crore to ensure fair milk procurement prices for dairy farmers, helping protect them from market volatility. To…
Farmers Demand Tariffs on Cheap Dairy Imports
Dairy farmers in Serbia have warned that cheap imports of milk and cheese are threatening the survival of domestic producers, calling for the government to introduce import tariffs and other protective measures to stabilise the sector. Farmers argue that large quantities of low-priced dairy products from the European Union and neighbouring Western Balkan countries are…
Can Indian Dairy Grow Without More Milk?
India’s dairy sector is facing a critical question—whether the industry can continue expanding without significantly increasing milk production volumes. India is already the world’s largest milk producer, with output rising from 146.31 million tonnes in 2014-15 to about 239.30 million tonnes in 2023-24, reflecting strong growth over the past decade. However, experts argue that future…
FrieslandCampina Sets Strategic Priorities for 2026
Dutch dairy cooperative FrieslandCampina has outlined key strategic priorities for 2026 as it looks to strengthen resilience, expand its market reach and focus on higher-value dairy segments after a challenging 2025 marked by global milk oversupply and price pressures. In FY2025, the company reported revenue of €13.4 billion, operating profit of €507 million, and net…
Telangana Plans Milk for Govt School Students
The Telangana School Education Department has proposed serving milk to students in government and local body schools from the next academic year as part of efforts to improve child nutrition. According to the proposal, students will be given 150 ml of milk three times a week, specifically on days when ragi malt is not provided…
Forensic Probe Confirms Ethylene Glycol in Milk
A forensic investigation has confirmed that milk consumed by residents in Rajamahendravaram in Andhra Pradesh’s East Godavari district was adulterated with ethylene glycol, a toxic chemical commonly used as a coolant, according to district collector Kirthi Chekuri. The contamination is linked to a health incident in which four people died and at least 10 others…
Nandi: The Unsung Pillar of India’s Dairy Sector
India’s dairy sector, which contributes nearly one-fourth of global milk production, supports the livelihoods of more than eight crore farmers, most of them small and marginal producers who depend on dairy as a reliable source of daily income. Women play a vital role across the value chain—from feeding and caring for livestock to collecting and…
Shah Launches NDDB Dairy Initiatives in Odisha
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated several initiatives of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) and the Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation (OMFED) in Bhubaneswar, highlighting the role of dairy cooperatives in strengthening rural livelihoods. The programme was part of a broader event where development projects worth over ₹3,770 crore were inaugurated…
Global Food Prices Rise After Five-Month Decline
Global food prices increased in February 2026 for the first time in five months, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. The FAO Food Price Index, which tracks monthly changes in international prices of a basket of food commodities, averaged 125.3 points in February, rising 0.9% from 124.2 points in…