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…
Goa Dairy Raises Milk Prices Amid Cost Pressure
Goa State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union, popularly known as Goa Dairy, has revised milk prices across most variants effective May 25, 2026, citing rising procurement, transportation, packaging and operational costs. According to the cooperative, prices of all milk variants have been increased by Re 1 per half litre and ₹2 per litre across its distribution…
NZ Dairy Sector Flags Gaps in India FTA
New Zealand’s dairy industry has highlighted major limitations in the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA), stating that the deal offers limited gains for dairy exporters despite broader benefits for other sectors. According to submissions made by the Dairy Companies Association of New Zealand (DCANZ) to Parliament’s select committee, the side agreement linked to the…
Mississippi Becomes First State to Ban Lab-Grown Dairy
Mississippi has become the first US state to ban the manufacture, sale and distribution of lab-grown dairy products after House Bill 1153 was enacted in March 2026. The new law, which takes effect from July 1, 2026, prohibits any “cell-cultured dairy product” intended to replicate or substitute for milk and derived from animal cells cultured…
Centre Boosts Mizoram Dairy Sector Growth
Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh has announced a series of major initiatives aimed at strengthening Mizoram’s dairy sector during the Regional Review Meeting for Northeastern States held in Aizawl. The programme focused on accelerating growth in fisheries, animal husbandry and dairying while improving rural livelihoods and cooperative development across the Northeast. During the event, the…