When Milk Becomes a Mourning by the death of two toddlers
I feel deeply saddened by the death of two innocent children ( 11 months and 2 years)—lives lost not to disease or fate, but to something as ordinary and trusted as milk. It’s hard to imagine the grief their families must be going through, and even harder to accept that such a tragedy could happen…
Gujarat Sabar Dairy Price Protest by dairy farmers Turns Violent
A protest by cattle rearers at Sabar Dairy, Sabarkantha district in Gujarat, demanding a 20–25% hike in milk procurement prices, escalated sharply on July 14, 2025. Over 11 AM, farmers—accompanied by MLA Dhavalsinh Zala—surrounded the dairy’s main gate. When police attempted to control the gathering, stone-throwing erupted, resulting in three policemen injured. Law enforcement retaliated with tear…
Opening dairy sector in US FTA could cause 1.03 lakh Cr loss
India and the United States are finalizing an interim trade agreement that could lead to significant tariff reductions—U.S. duties on Indian goods may drop from 26% to below 20%. However, agricultural and dairy sectors remain highly contentious. SBI Research warns that opening up dairy to U.S. products might depress domestic milk prices by 15%, eroding…
Two Children Die From Suspected Adulterated Milk-Agra FSDA
The Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) team in Agra took action against a milk tanker suspected of adulteration, dumping 5000 litres of tainted milk worth Rs 1.25 lakh into drains. According to reports, the milk was sourced from a local milk dairy in Madhya Pradesh’s Morena. The action followed the suspicious death of two…
Board of Dodla Dairy approves acquisition of HR Food Processing
At meeting held on 11 July 2025, the Board of Dodla Dairy at their meeting held today i.e. 11 July 2025 had approved acquisition of 100% issued and paid-up share capital of HR Food Processing (OSAM) (Target Company) in compliance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, SEBI Regulations and other Statutory requirements may…
US Challenges India’s Dairy Certificate Rule at WTO
The United States has raised formal objections at the WTO against India’s integrated veterinary-health certificate requirement for dairy imports, describing it as an “unnecessary trade barrier.” The regulation—mandating that imported milk and milk products be certified free from antibiotics, pesticides, heavy metals, and sourced from animals not fed animal-based proteins—is argued to disproportionately disadvantage US…
Global Dairy Consumption Set to Soar-AHDB
According to the OECD/FAO Agricultural Outlook (2023–2033), global demand for dairy—especially fresh milk—will grow by approximately 11% per capita over the next decade . This growth is driven predominantly by rising incomes and population in developing regions, with Asia (notably India and Pakistan), the Middle East, and Africa leading the charge. Fresh dairy consumption in…
ACCC approves merger of dairy giants Lactalis and Fonterra
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has approved a merger between the country’s two largest dairy processing companies, Lactalis and Fonterra. The planned takeover of Fonterra’s consumer, dairy ingredients and food service businesses by French group Lactalis would create a massive dairy company in Australia. Dairy company Lactalis has been given approval by the…
NZ Dairy Farmers Slash Debt as milk price hits $10/kgMS
New Zealand dairy farmers have significantly reduced their debt levels, repaying over NZ$1.5 billion in the last 12 months despite a challenging year marked by reduced milk payouts and rising input costs. This marks a significant shift in financial behavior within the sector, emphasizing risk mitigation amid global price volatility. According to Rabobank’s latest agribusiness…
New Milk Federation to Unite 20L Indian milk Producers
A major move is underway to establish a new pan-India milk federation aimed at integrating nearly 20 lakh milk producers across the country. The proposed body seeks to provide a common platform for farmers to access better pricing, streamline procurement, and enhance market linkages. It will also focus on training, breed improvement, digitized milk testing,…