The Philippines’ National Dairy Authority (NDA) has expressed strong optimism that the country’s dairy production will increase by 22.4% in 2026, supported by expanded government funding, imported dairy cattle, and rising demand for locally produced milk.
NDA Administrator Marcus Antonius Andaya said the country is targeting milk production of 53 million litres in 2026, up from 43 million litres produced in 2025. This would also raise the country’s milk self-sufficiency rate from 2.2% to around 3.3%.
In the first quarter of 2026, dairy production in the Philippines already rose by 6.47% to 11.79 million litres, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority.
The NDA said growth is being driven by:
• Planned imports of around 1,600 Holstein-Jersey dairy cattle from Australia
• Expansion of government milk-feeding programmes
• Increased institutional support under the Animal Industry Development and Competitiveness Act
The agency’s 2026 budget increased sharply to P2.37 billion from P500 million in 2025, with additional long-term funding support expected through the Animal Competitiveness and Enhancement Fund.
Officials also noted that higher global prices for imported powdered milk are encouraging greater use of locally produced fresh milk in school feeding programmes and domestic dairy markets.
The NDA added that new dairy stock farms and international collaborations with France and the Czech Republic are expected to strengthen the country’s dairy breeding, training, and milk production capacity in the coming years.
Source: Dairynews7x7 | 22 May 2026 Read full story
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