Mastitis Surge Puts Kashmir Dairy Under Pressure
Kashmir’s dairy sector is facing mounting stress as cases of bovine mastitis—an inflammatory disease of the mammary gland—continue to rise, severely impacting milk productivity, quality, and farmer incomes. The condition, which exists in clinical, subclinical, and chronic forms, is particularly dangerous in its subclinical stage as it often goes undetected while silently reducing milk yield…
Whey Protein Boom Reshapes Milk Value
The rapid surge in whey protein demand is transforming global dairy economics, fundamentally changing how milk is valued and monetised across the supply chain. Once treated as a low-value byproduct of cheese production, whey has evolved into a high-value ingredient, driven by strong global demand for protein-rich nutrition, particularly in sports nutrition, dietary supplements, and…
Karnataka May Hike Milk Prices Amid Cost Surge
Karnataka is set to increase milk prices following mounting pressure from farmers due to rising production costs, according to Animal Husbandry Minister K. Venkatesh. The minister acknowledged that input costs are increasing daily, making farmers’ demand for higher milk prices justified, while the government aims to balance both farmer welfare and consumer affordability. Farmers have…
Argentina Dairy Profits Sink Despite Record Output
Argentina’s dairy sector is facing a deepening profitability crisis despite achieving record milk production of 11.6 billion litres, marking a 9.7% year-on-year increase, as rising input costs, weak pricing power, and structural challenges erode margins across the value chain. According to industry insights, the sector is under pressure from higher production costs and limited access…
Fonterra Reports Strong HY26 Earnings Growth
New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra has delivered another strong financial performance for the first half of FY2026, reporting total group revenue of NZ$13.9 billion, up NZ$1.3 billion year-on-year, reflecting improved market conditions and operational strength. The cooperative posted a profit after tax of around NZ$750 million, supported by higher earnings across its core businesses and…
2026 Dairy Markets: Growth Meets Volatility
The 2026 dairy market outlook signals a year of improving profitability but rising volatility, as expanding milk supply, shifting demand patterns, and global trade dynamics reshape margins and risk strategies. Analysis from Purdue University highlights that while margins are expected to recover, producers must navigate increasingly complex market signals. Milk production is projected to increase…
Ghana Tops Global Milk Price Rankings
A global comparison of retail milk prices has revealed that Ghana has the highest milk prices in the world, significantly outpacing other major economies. According to the latest data, South Korea ranks second at $3.42 per litre, followed closely by the United States at $3.31, highlighting a sharp price disparity across regions. The findings underline…
U.S. Milk Boom Driven by Cow Surge
The U.S. dairy sector is witnessing a rapid acceleration in milk production, driven largely by a sharp rise in cow numbers rather than productivity gains. Recent data shows the national herd expanding significantly, with an estimated 211,000 additional cows added over the past year, contributing more than 414 million pounds of extra milk. This herd-led…