Sabar Dairy announces revised milk price for amid protests
After five days of intense protests, Sabar Dairy has revised its annual milk procurement rate, offering ₹995 per kg of fat to cattle farmers, a ₹5 increase from the earlier announced rate of ₹990, officials said on Friday. The decision follows mounting unrest by dairy farmers across Sabarkantha and Aravalli districts of Gujarat, who have…
Indian Government Tightens Antibiotic Rules in Dairy & Poultry
In a significant step to curb rising antimicrobial resistance (AMR), the Indian government has initiated stricter controls on the use of antibiotics in the dairy and poultry sectors. The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying (MoFAHD), in coordination with the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), is enforcing new guidelines that prohibit the…
Microplastics Disrupt Milk Quality: New Toxicological Evidence
A new scientific study published in NeuroToxicology provides compelling experimental evidence that chronic exposure to microplastics can significantly impair milk production and quality. Using a controlled rat model, researchers demonstrated that long-term ingestion of microplastics leads to physiological and neurological disruptions in lactating subjects. Key findings include oxidative stress in brain tissues, altered neurotransmitter levels,…
Sabar Dairy farmers escalate protest over low milk price
The dairy heartland of Aravalli district is boiling over. For the third consecutive day, cattle breeders have escalated their vehement protest against the Sabar Dairy administration, pouring thousands of liters of precious milk onto the roads and bringing the region’s milk supply chain to a grinding halt. Aravalli: The dairy heartland of Aravalli district is boiling…
Why is ‘non-veg’ milk a sticking point in India-US trade deal?
The trade deal between India and the United States has hit a roadblock. As talks continue, the two sides are struggling to find a common ground on agriculture and dairy. India is reportedly hesitant about allowing American dairy imports into the country due to cultural concerns over “non-veg milk”. This comes amid US President Donald…
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…