Derogation Loss Could Devastate Irish Dairy Sector-Teagasc
A Teagasc economic assessment warns that losing the Nitrates derogation could trigger a 39% drop in family farm income, potentially forcing the closure of hundreds of dairy farms . Nationally, dairy cow numbers may fall by 15%, and milk output drop by up to 1.2 billion litres, slashing exports by about €1 billion annually and…
Milma posts record Onam sales of milk, curd & ghee
Milma registered record-breaking sales during Onam 2025. Ghee sales surged 30% to 991 tonnes, with 127 tonnes sold in just four days before Onam. On Uthradam day alone, milk sales hit 38 lakh litres and curd 3.97 lakh kg. Over five days, sales reached 1.19 crore litres of milk and 14.58 lakh kg of curd,…
GST Rationalization Boosts Dairy Sector; Most Products at nil or 5%
In a landmark move to strengthen India’s dairy sector, the 56th GST Council, in its meeting held on 3rd September 2025 approved sweeping tax rationalizations on milk and milk products. These reforms mark one of the most comprehensive overhauls of GST rates in the sector, ensuring that most dairy products are now either exempt from tax…
Clean Milk at Risk: Farmers Hit by 18% GST on Technology
Progressive dairy farmers across India are questioning the government’s intent behind keeping essential technologies like bulk milk coolers and milking machines under the 18% GST slab. They ask: is the government not confident of their capability to adopt modern practices that ensure hygienic milk production and higher yields? Farmers argue that calling this a “farmer-friendly…
China’s dairy science reshapes global nutrition & innovation
hina’s dairy industry is undergoing a profound transformation, moving from traditional smallholder setups to a highly modernized, technology-driven sector that is now shaping global dairy science. In 2024, the country produced 41 million tonnes of milk, with nearly 72% coming from around 700 medium-to-large enterprises, a sharp contrast to its fragmented structure just two decades…
Dairy GST Cuts Bring Consumer Savings, Farmer Prosperity
India’s recent GST changes for dairy—cutting rates from 12% to 5% on ghee, cheese, and ice-cream (without chocolate), and zeroing GST on UHT milk, paneer, and chhanna—deliver significant cost relief across value-added segments. Ghee-bearing households may pocket savings of around ₹42 per kilogram, assuming full pass-through. Packaged paneer and UHT milk, now exempt, could become…
Indian Finalist Entries Lead at 2025 IDF Dairy Awards
The International Dairy Federation (IDF) has announced the finalists for the 2025 edition of the IDF Dairy Innovation Awards, set to be presented on 21 October during the IDF World Dairy Summit in Santiago, Chile. The global awards, now in their fourth year, attracted over 125 entries from 23 countries, celebrating pioneering initiatives that align…
Butter, milkfat dip as powders drag GDT index lower
The latest Global Dairy Trade (GDT) trading event delivered a noticeably softer price tone: the overall GDT Price Index fell 4.3% from the previous auction, with the weighted average price at US$4,043 per tonne and total volume sold around 41,465 tonnes — largely whole milk powder (WMP) and skim milk powder (SMP). The result shows…
Prudent Use of Antimicrobial Agents in Dairy Production-IDF
The International Dairy Federation (IDF) has unveiled the 2025 edition of its flagship publication, the IDF Guide to Prudent Use of Antimicrobial Agents in Dairy Production 2.0, reinforcing its commitment to combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and advancing sustainable dairy practices worldwide. Published as Bulletin of the IDF N° 536/2025, the updated guide offers a comprehensive framework for…
Southeast Asia Poised for Dairy Protein Innovation Boom
A recent feature by the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), published in FoodNavigator-Asia, spotlights Southeast Asia as a burgeoning market ripe for innovation using high-quality dairy proteins. Rapid urbanisation, rising incomes, and growing urban health consciousness are driving demand for superior nutrition—yet many consumers in the region report only moderate satisfaction with their current protein…