UK dairy farmers could face import pressure from India
Dairy farmers could face increased import competition under the UK’s new trade deal with India, MPs have warned during a debate in parliament. Concerns were raised that the agreement could open the British dairy market to Indian products without delivering meaningful new export opportunities for UK cheeses and other dairy goods in return. The debate…
China Sets New Dairy Tariffs on EU Imports After Probe
China will impose anti-subsidy duties ranging from 7.4 % to 11.7 % on certain dairy products imported from the European Union, effective 13 February 2026, the country’s Ministry of Commerce announced following the conclusion of an 18-month investigation into alleged subsidies on EU dairy exports. The tariffs, which will remain in force for five years,…
UK Supreme Court Bans “Milk” Label for Oatly’s Plant Drink
In a landmark ruling that has shaken the global plant-based beverage industry, the **UK Supreme Court has upheld a long-running legal battle that bars Swedish oat-drink maker Oatly from using the term **“milk” and slogans such as “post-milk generation” in its branding. The decision stems from objections by dairy industry bodies — particularly UK and…
EU Dairy Farmers Urge Voluntary Milk Cut Scheme to Stabilise Prices
Dairy farmers across European Union member states are calling for the activation of a voluntary milk reduction programme to help address persistent milk price volatility and supply imbalances in the region’s dairy markets. The proposal — driven by grassroots producer organisations and farm unions — aims to curtail excess milk production in order to reduce…
Private Sector Can Drive Climate Action in Livestock Value Chains
A new research review published in npj Sustainable Agriculture explores how private-sector engagement can support greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation in ruminant livestock value chains across Africa, offering lessons that hold relevance for dairy sectors globally. The study highlights that while smallholder producers are central to dairy and beef economies, they often lack bargaining power and…
Bangladesh Opens Dairy, Agri Imports in US Trade Deal
Bangladesh and the United States have signed a reciprocal trade agreement that reduces US tariffs on Bangladeshi exports to 19 percent and introduces zero-tariff access for specified textile and apparel goods made with US inputs, while Dhaka agrees to broaden market access for US industrial and agricultural products, including dairy, soy products, beef, poultry, tree…
Fonterra Shifts to Protein After $4.2B Mainland Exit
Fonterra is positioning itself around surging global protein demand, which executives describe as exceptionally strong across Europe and the United States. Dairy protein’s quality and versatility in products such as shakes, bars, and fortified foods make it central to the co-operative’s long-term strategy following the planned $4.2 billion sale of its Mainland consumer business to…
Genetics Boost Cow Longevity, Profitability in Dairy Herds
Advances in genetic selection are helping dairy farmers extend the productive life of their cows, with new research and breeding tools showing that longevity can be improved alongside key production traits. The development comes as an important strategy for enhancing farm profitability and sustainability, given that longer-lived cows reduce replacement costs and improve herd stability….
Anaerobic digestion could cut dairy carbon footprint by 20%
Combining continuous crop cover with anaerobic digestion of manure and biomass could significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from dairy farming, though researchers warn careful management is needed to avoid unintended environmental impacts. A Penn State-led study has found that using anaerobic digestion to convert dairy manure alongside grassy biomass into biogas could reduce the carbon…
India–US Trade Deal Tussle: Dairy’s “Non-Veg Milk” Sticking Point
Negotiations on the India–US trade agreement have been complicated by cultural, regulatory and market concerns over U.S. dairy imports, with the contentious issue of so-called “non-veg milk” emerging as a symbolic bone of contention. In India’s trade discourse, “non-veg milk” refers to milk from cows fed animal-derived supplements such as meat meal, blood meal, tallow…