Dhagwar Milk Collection Jumps 4X in 2.5 Years
Himachal Pradesh’s dairy sector has recorded a major boost, with milk collection linked to the Dhagwar Milk Plant in Kangra district increasing fourfold over the past two-and-a-half years, reflecting the impact of higher milk procurement prices and renewed government focus on dairy development. The surge in milk procurement has strengthened confidence among dairy farmers and…
India’s Livestock Care Shifts Toward Productivity
India’s livestock sector is undergoing a significant transformation as traditional animal husbandry practices increasingly integrate with scientific management, sustainability and productivity-focused approaches. According to experts, livestock remains a critical pillar of rural livelihoods, contributing substantially to agricultural income while supporting millions of smallholder farmers across the country. With growing demand for milk, meat and other…
North East Summit Highlights Dairy Growth Potential
The Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI), in association with the North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation (NERAMAC) under the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER), organised the 6th Edition of the India Food Manufacturing Summit – North East in Guwahati on May 29. Held under the theme “Unlocking North East India’s Food…
Philippines Targets 22.4% Jump in Milk Output
The Philippines’ National Dairy Authority (NDA) has expressed strong optimism that the country’s dairy production will increase by 22.4% in 2026, supported by expanded government funding, imported dairy cattle, and rising demand for locally produced milk. NDA Administrator Marcus Antonius Andaya said the country is targeting milk production of 53 million litres in 2026, up…
Teagasc Leads Climate-Smart Dairy Push in Eritrea
Teagasc, the Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority, is leading the Climate Smart Agriculture Research and Innovation Support for Dairy Value Chains in Eritrea (CSARIDE) project aimed at transforming Eritrea’s dairy sector through climate-smart and sustainable farming practices. The EU-funded initiative, launched in 2020 with a budget of about €4 million and a duration of…
MP’s ₹38,555 Cr Dairy Mission Targets Top Spot
The Madhya Pradesh government has unveiled an ambitious dairy-led rural development strategy with projects worth ₹38,555 crore aimed at transforming the state into India’s “Milk Capital.” Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced that the government will procure the entire milk output from livestock farmers, including both cow and buffalo milk, while ensuring fair and remunerative prices…
Qatar–Algeria Push $3.5B Dairy Project
Baladna and the Algerian government are advancing a massive US$3.5 billion integrated dairy project aimed at strengthening domestic milk production and reducing reliance on imports, marking one of the largest dairy investments in the region. The project is designed to develop a fully integrated value chain, including large-scale dairy farming, milk processing facilities, feed production,…
Ambedkar Kamdhenu Yojana Boosts Dairy Jobs
The Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Kamdhenu Yojana (DBAKY), listed on the Government of India’s MyScheme portal, is designed to generate self-employment opportunities in the dairy sector, particularly for unemployed youth, while simultaneously increasing milk production and strengthening the economic condition of beneficiaries. The scheme focuses on promoting dairy entrepreneurship by enabling individuals to establish and expand…
J&K Targets 20% Milk Processing Capacity
The Jammu & Kashmir government has set an ambitious target to expand milk processing capacity from the current 4% to 20%, aiming to significantly boost value addition and improve farmer returns, Agriculture Minister Javid Ahmad Dar said. This expansion will be driven through a mega dairy infrastructure development initiative, designed to strengthen the region’s dairy…
Rajasthan Pushes Saras Marketing Expansion
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has directed officials to prepare a comprehensive action plan to strengthen the marketing of ‘Saras’ dairy products, warning that effective branding and execution are critical to unlocking the sector’s full potential. Chairing a high-level review of the Rajasthan Cooperative Dairy Federation, he emphasized connecting more livestock farmers to the…