Heat Stress Threatens Dairy Yields in Ludhiana
Dairy farmers in Ludhiana are grappling with a significant decline in milk production due to escalating temperatures. Experts from Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU) caution that milk yields could plummet by up to 30% if adequate measures aren’t taken to shield cattle from heat stress. Dr. Puneet from GADVASU highlighted that…
Amul to Establish ₹150 Cr Dairy Plant in Assam
The Assam government has approved land allocation for Gujarat-based dairy cooperative Amul to set up a dairy processing plant in Rani, Kamrup district. The plant, with an estimated investment of ₹75-150 crore, will have a processing capacity of 1 lakh litres per day and is expected to benefit around 20,000 dairy farmers. This initiative is…
UP Boosts Dairy Subsidy to 35% to Attract Investments
The Uttar Pradesh government has amended its Dairy Development and Milk Production Promotion Policy 2022 to significantly increase subsidies aimed at attracting investments in the dairy sector. The revised policy now offers a 35% subsidy, up to ₹5 crore, for establishing new dairy units or upgrading existing ones. Previously, the subsidy was capped at 10%….
Heritage Foods Sees 15% Profit Rise Amid Dairy Demand Surge
Heritage Foods Ltd., a prominent Indian dairy company, reported a 15% year-on-year increase in its fourth-quarter profit, reaching ₹628.8 million (approximately $7.35 million) for the quarter ending March 31, 2025. This growth is attributed to a 10% rise in operational revenue, totaling ₹10.48 billion, driven by robust demand for dairy products such as paneer and…
Global Dairy Subsidies: Inequality and Sustainability Rhetoric
Recently, India has successfully concluded a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United Kingdom, and negotiations with New Zealand have commenced. In contrast, the United States continues to engage in tariff politics with numerous countries worldwide. Throughout these negotiations, the Indian government and the Prime Minister have consistently taken a firm stance against opening sensitive…
East Asians Evolved Milk Tolerance Pre-Dairying
Recent genetic research has revealed that East Asian populations began developing lactase persistence—the ability to digest lactose into adulthood—before the advent of cattle domestication and dairying practices in the region. This finding challenges the traditional gene-culture coevolution model, which posits that lactase persistence evolved primarily in response to the consumption of dairy products following the…
Quick Commerce Boosts Dairy Access in India
India’s quick commerce (q-commerce) sector is significantly enhancing consumer access to dairy products, reshaping traditional distribution models. Platforms like Swiggy Instamart, Zepto, and Blinkit are facilitating rapid delivery of dairy items, including milk pouches, curd, paneer, and butter, directly to consumers’ doorsteps. This shift is not only improving convenience but also expanding the market…
Katraj Dairy Raises Milk Prices by ₹2/Litre
Katraj Dairy, operated by the Pune District Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union, has increased the retail price of its milk by ₹2 per litre, effective May 13, 2025. Following this hike, full cream milk is now priced at ₹74 per litre, while toned milk costs ₹64 per litre. The decision was attributed to rising expenses in…
Amul’s Protein Push Faces Brand Perception Challenges
Amul, India’s largest dairy cooperative, has ventured into the protein-enriched food segment to address the country’s significant protein deficiency—affecting 73% of the population, with only 9% awareness. Since 2022, Amul has introduced products like protein lassi and protein kulfi, aiming to make protein consumption more accessible to the masses. In 2025, Amul launched high-protein mango…
India’s Dairy Export Hurdles Amid U.S. Tariff Shifts
India, the world’s leading milk producer with an annual output of approximately 240 million tonnes, contributes less than 0.5% to global dairy exports. This limited export share is attributed to structural challenges within the Indian dairy sector, including a predominant focus on fluid milk, high production costs, and inconsistent quality standards. In contrast, the United…