Dairy Cooling Boosts Melghat’s Rural Progress
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurated a 2,000-litre bulk milk cooler at Dharni in Melghat (Amravati district) — a crucial step aimed at enhancing milk collection efficiency, reducing spoilage and driving socio-economic development in this tribal region. Gadkari said the facility will provide fresh momentum to milk production, create rural employment, and improve income prospects for…
Australian Dairy Farmers Argue Plant-Based Drinks Shouldn’t Be Called “Milk”
Australian dairy farmers are calling for tighter labelling laws that would prevent plant-based beverages from using the term “milk”, leveraging a recent UK Supreme Court ruling against a major oat-drink brand as a precedent. Dairy industry leaders say non-dairy beverages such as almond, oat and soy drinks mislead consumers and erode the traditional dairy market…
Australian Dairy Robots Meet Cows’ First Day Resistance
On a southwest Victorian dairy farm transitioning to fully automated systems, farmers discovered a rudimentary truth of automation in agriculture: cows don’t immediately take to technology. As one farmer quipped, “the cows beat the shit out of the robots the first day,” highlighting the early challenges dairy producers can face when introducing automated milking systems…
US Dietary Guidelines Put Full-Fat Dairy in Spotlight
The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans — jointly issued by the **US Departments of Health and Human Services and Agriculture — have elevated full-fat dairy products (like whole milk, full-fat yogurt and cheese) as part of a nutrient-dense “real foods” dietary pattern, marking a notable shift from previous emphasis on low-fat or skim dairy. Under…
Ukraine Dairy in Deepest Crisis, Producers Urge Rescue Plan
Ukraine’s dairy industry is currently experiencing the deepest crisis in recent years, with industry representatives warning that without swift government action up to 20 % of industrial milk production could be lost by the end of 2026 due to falling procurement prices and rising production costs. (Agronews) According to the Association of Milk Producers (AMP),…
Investment Surges Back Into Precision-Fermented Dairy
Funding into precision-fermented dairy — where microbes are used to produce dairy proteins without cows — is seeing a renewed uptick as investor interest returns amid growing demand for sustainable protein and supply chain resilience. Companies in this space are attracting capital again after a slowdown, signalling renewed confidence in cow-free dairy technologies that could…
Tackling Methane in Dairy & Beef: Vaccines & Genetics
Reducing methane — one of the most potent **greenhouse gases — is critical for both dairy and beef industries trying to meet climate goals while maintaining productivity. Experts say there are several proven strategies now available, plus one “moonshot” innovation that could change the game. 1. Boost Productivity First Improving overall farm productivity is the…
Milk Demineralization Gains Importance for Processors
Milk demineralization is increasingly recognised as a critical processing step for dairy manufacturers — especially those producing infant nutrition, speciality powders and functional ingredients — because it enables better control over mineral content and functional properties of dairy streams. Demineralization involves removing excess minerals (like calcium, magnesium and phosphate) from milk derivatives such as whey…
Brazil Milk Output Hits Record as Farm Prices Fall
Brazil’s milk production reached a record high in 2025, rising an estimated 7.2 % year-on-year as dairy herds expanded and output efficiency improved — even as farmgate milk prices declined, squeezing producer margins and raising concerns about profitability in the sector. The Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa) reported that total annual milk output in 2025…
a2 Milk to Launch Pediatric Supplements in China
New Zealand-based The a2 Milk Company is gearing up to expand beyond infant formula in China with a Q3 2026 launch of four pediatric nutritional supplements under its a2 Zhi Yi brand, aiming at immunity, anti-allergy, gut health and brain-eye benefits in children. The company made the announcement alongside its first-half FY26 financial results, reporting…