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…
FAO Food Price Index declines in January for fifth consecutive month
The measure of world food commodity prices declined in January for the fifth consecutive month, led by lower international quotations for dairy, sugar and meat products, according to the benchmark report released Friday by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The FAO Food Price Index, which tracks monthly changes in the international prices of…
India–US Trade Deal: Dairy Still a Sensitive Grey Area
The abrupt end to last summer’s tariff war between India and the United States has brought immediate relief to markets, with President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi announcing a rollback of punitive duties on Indian goods to an 18% tariff. The move eased pressure on Indian exporters and sparked a rally in Asian…
Did Trump Jump the Gun with the US-India Trade Deal Announcement?
According to analysis in The Diplomat, U.S. President Donald Trump publicly announced on 2 February 2026 that a “trade deal” with India had been reached — including reciprocal tariff cuts and other trade-related commitments — before a formal, detailed agreement was actually concluded or officially published by either government. This has led commentators to question…
Israeli Dairy Farmers Halt Supply Amid Controversial Reform Drive
Israel’s dairy sector has erupted in crisis as dairy farmers across the country threatened to stop supplying milk to processors in protest against a proposed dairy market reform backed by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich. The reform — embedded in the government’s Fiscal Arrangements Law — aims to end dependence on local producers and open the…
GDT 397: Dairy Prices Rally in Surprise Turnaround
In a surprising contrast to the weak global milk prices and inventory glut seen through late 2025, the Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auction held on 3 February 2026 delivered a strong positive outcome, with dairy commodity prices rising across key product categories. The overall tone of the event echoed market confidence not seen since early…