India’s Small Dairy Farms Play Key Role in Emissions Reduction
India’s smallholder dairy farms—responsible for the majority of the country’s milk supply—are critical to reducing global dairy-related greenhouse gas emissions. However, their low productivity makes Indian dairy among the most carbon-intensive worldwide. The average milk yield per cow in India is just 1,700 kg per year, which is only 16% of North America’s and 25%…
India Cuts GST on Plant-Based Milk and Meat to 5%
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has reduced the tax on plant-based milk and meat alternatives to 5%, aligning it with rates applied to animal-based products. The move is being seen as a significant boost for the country’s fast-growing vegan and plant-based food sector. Until now, most plant-based products such as soy, almond, oat…
Got Milk?” Returns as Dairy Demand Surges
The California Milk Processor Board has relaunched the iconic “Got Milk?” campaign to capitalize on a dairy resurgence in the U.S. Milk volume sales have nearly stabilized, declining just 0.3%, while dollar sales rose 4.6%. Consumers are gravitating toward value-added milk—high-protein, low-sugar, lactose-free—which commands higher prices. Plant-based milk alternatives, conversely, have declined in both volume…
Dairy Prices Spike in Assam Ahead of GST Relief
Dairy prices in Assam have surged sharply, as traders reacted to the impending Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate cuts by hiking retail prices. For instance, the Sitajakhala Dairy Cooperative raised the milk rate by ₹10 per liter to ₹80 and paneer prices also increased proportionally. This preemptive pricing echoes across local markets, as businesses…
UP’s Dairy Revolution: Tax Breaks, Exports & 3x Production Target
Uttar Pradesh’s government has unveiled a bold, investor-friendly roadmap aimed at transforming the dairy industry. Currently producing 1,062 lakh litres per day—accounting for 16% of India’s milk output—the state plans to triple production, create over 1 crore rural jobs, and emerge as a major global dairy exporter by 2047. Central to this strategy are significant…
UK Dairy Power Shift: Farmers Gain Leverage
A new Kite Consulting report, Decoding Dairy Disruption, reveals a profound shift reshaping the UK milk value chain. With record spring 2025 milk production coinciding with global supply constraints, farmers are finding themselves in a more advantageous position—but only temporarily. Notably, UK farmgate prices remain, on average, 2.3p per litre below European standards. Meanwhile, major…
MP Embraces AI to Birth of Female Calves:Up to ₹14 Lakh Subsidy
AI-Driven Breeding: Madhya Pradesh (MP) has implemented sex-sorted semen technology in collaboration with the Central Semen Station, Bhopal, to ensure a 90% likelihood of female calf births through artificial insemination—boosting milk productivity while reducing stray cattle populations. Ambedkar Kamdhenu Yojana: The state government has introduced the “Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Kamdhenu Yojana,” offering subsidies ranging from…
Rethinking Dairy: Full-Fat and Low-Fat Milk May Be Healthier
Emerging research is challenging decades-old dietary guidelines that favor low-fat dairy over full-fat versions. While public health advice has long emphasized reducing saturated fat intake by choosing skim or low-fat dairy, recent evidence suggests dairy fat could be more neutral in its health effects than previously assumed. Experts note that consuming whole milk, cheese, and…
NDDB Begins Supplying Indigenous curd Starter Cultures
In a significant stride towards “Aatmanirbhar Bharat,” the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) has commenced the supply of indigenous starter cultures to major cooperative brands such as Amul, Banas Dairy, and Mother Dairy. This move supports domestic fermentation processes essential for products like dahi and mishti doi, reducing reliance on imported cultures. The starting point…
India and NZ: A Dairy Deal that Could Be a Game-Changer?
The Free Trade Agreement between India and New Zealand reignites the dairy debate: will it open markets for NZ or threaten Indian producers? India and New Zealand are negotiating a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) that could redefine global dairy trade—but at what cost? This week, from 1 to 7 September 2025, the third round of…