Nepal’s Dairy Sector Faces Deepening Crisis as Flush Season Stockpiles
Nepal’s dairy sector is grappling with a severe financial crunch as the flush season—characterized by high milk production from August to February—has led to excessive stockpiles and mounting unpaid dues to farmers. The Dairy Development Corporation (DDC) owes farmers approximately Rs900 million since January 2025. Sales have dropped, compounding the crisis, with DDC stockpiling 750…
America’s dairy farms are disappearing — milk-price rules
Milton Orr looked across the rolling hills in northeast Tennessee. “I remember when we had over 1,000 dairy farms in this county. Now we have less than 40,” Orr, an agriculture adviser for Greene County, Tennessee, told me with a tinge of sadness. That was six years ago. Today, only 14 dairy farms remain in…
Why India Poses the Biggest Trade Opportunity with US
India Trade Talks Make Progress Before the White House’s 90-day pause on higher tariffs for other countries expires on July 9, India is one country rushing to negotiate a trade deal with the U.S. As trade tensions continue to impact both commodity and financial markets, the White House says the Trump administration is making progress…
Dairy’s Acceleration in Butterfat and Protein Production
The dairy industry is experiencing a significant shift, with advancements in genetics, nutrition and feed management driving remarkable changes in milk composition. These changes spell good news for everyone involved in the industry as higher butterfat and protein content are now being optimized. Dairy Components: A Growing Importance In the U.S., over 80% of the…
Burpless Cattle? Dairy Explores New Diets to Cut Methane
Researchers are testing innovative dietary strategies to reduce methane emissions from dairy cattle, a significant contributor to global greenhouse gases. By altering feed composition—such as incorporating seaweed additives or high-fat supplements—scientists aim to curb the methane expelled through cattle burps, which account for over 50% of dairy-related emissions. These trials, underway in multiple countries including…
US FDA Halts Routine Milk Quality Testing Amid Budget Cuts
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended key milk quality testing programs due to internal workforce reductions tied to federal budget constraints. These tests, crucial for detecting antibiotic residues and ensuring food safety, were part of a longstanding quality control framework under the FDA’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. The move…
Perfect Day Faces Legal Battle Over ‘Animal-Free Dairy’ Claims
Perfect Day, a biotech pioneer producing whey proteins via precision fermentation, is facing a lawsuit from Organic Consumers Association and Toxin Free USA. The lawsuit alleges deceptive marketing of its ProFerm whey protein, produced using a genetically engineered strain of Trichoderma reesei. While the FDA affirmed its GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status in 2020,…
India Poised to Challenge U.S. in Global Butter Export Markets
In a development that could reshape global dairy trade dynamics, India is emerging as a serious contender to the U.S. in the international butter market, according to a recent analysis by U.S.-based dairy experts. While the U.S. has traditionally maintained a stable share in global butter exports, India’s rising milk production, expanding processing infrastructure, and…
GDT Auction Sees Stable Milk Powder Prices Despite New Tariffs
In the latest Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auction, milk powder prices remained steady, demonstrating resilience in the face of newly implemented tariffs. This auction was closely watched by industry stakeholders, as it marked the first trading event since the introduction of these tariffs, which were anticipated to impact global dairy trade dynamics. Market analysts had…
Journey from Orphan to ‘Dairy Godfather’: Niu Gensheng
The remarkable story of Niu Gensheng, dubbed China’s ‘Dairy Godfather’, traces an extraordinary rise from being sold as a baby for ₹600 to founding Mengniu Dairy, one of China’s largest dairy companies. Raised in poverty in Inner Mongolia and orphaned young, Niu began his career as a bottle washer at Yili, later rising to Vice-President….