Kerala Cuts Power Tariffs for Dairy Farms, Boosting Sector Relief
The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has decided to reclassify dairy farms under the ‘agricultural’ consumer category for electricity, significantly lowering power tariffs for these units. Milma (Kerala Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation) has hailed the decision as a long-overdue relief for the state’s struggling dairy farmers, who had been demanding the reclassification to reduce escalating…
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…
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…
India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon
India and the United States have ‘almost’ finalised a mini trade deal after weeks of hectic and hard-fought negotiations, even as both sides continue to work on the larger free trade agreement that will be finalised later this year, ThePrint has learnt. Government sources told ThePrint that the mini trade deal will be announced soon…
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…
Accelerating Dairy Transformation in Madhya Pradesh
A Report on the National Seminar at Vikram University, 4-5 July 2025, Ujjain, MP under the aegis of IDA (WZ) A Defining Moment for Dairy in Madhya Pradesh Madhya Pradesh’s dairy sector stands at the cusp of transformation. With robust livestock resources, a strong cooperative backbone, and government intent aligning with institutional expertise, the stage…
DAHD Awareness Program for dairy farmers through CSC
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, organized a Virtual Awareness Program for livestock farmers across Western and Southern States/UTs through the Common Service Centres (CSC) on 11thJuly, 2025. The program was chaired by Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel, Hon’ble Minister of State for Ministry of…