India Targets FMD-Free Status to Unlock EU Dairy Market
India is accelerating its efforts to achieve Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD)-free status in nine states within the next two years, a strategic move aimed at unlocking access to the high-value European dairy market and strengthening the country’s global dairy export potential. The initiative is part of the government’s broader goal of making India FMD-free by 2030,…
Global Dairy Trade Growth Driven by Cheese: Rabobank
Global dairy trade is continuing its long-term expansion, growing at an average rate of 2% annually, with cheese emerging as the primary driver of trade growth, according to Rabobank’s World Dairy Map 2026. The report projects global dairy trade to reach 101.2 billion kilograms of liquid milk equivalent (LME) in 2025, representing an 11% increase…
Belarus Dairy Exports Surge 50% on Commodity Exchange
Belarus significantly expanded its dairy exports through the Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange (BUCE) during the first half of 2026, with sales increasing 1.5 times year-on-year to reach more than BYN 274 million (approximately US$93 million). Dairy products accounted for over 40% of the total value of agricultural exports traded on the exchange during the period,…
New Zealand Milk Output Reaches Record High
New Zealand’s dairy sector is on track for record milk production in 2026, driven by strong global dairy prices, improved farm profitability, and expanding herd numbers. According to industry and USDA forecasts, national milk output is expected to reach approximately 22.1 million metric tonnes, the highest level on record. Average farmgate milk prices are currently…
Amul Sees Ice Cream Boom, No Milk Price Hike Planned
Amul has reported a strong surge in summer demand, with Managing Director Jayen Mehta stating that ice cream sales jumped by 55% in May 2026 as extreme temperatures boosted consumption across India. Speaking to ET Now, Mehta said the company does not foresee any immediate increase in milk prices despite rising demand, providing relief to…
Belarus Dairy Exports Enter Indonesia Market
Belarus has successfully completed its first exchange-based dairy export transactions to Indonesia, marking a significant expansion of its dairy trade into Southeast Asia. According to the Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange (BUCE), the deals included 25 tonnes of butter and 350 tonnes of skimmed milk powder (SMP) with a combined contract value of approximately US$1.1 million….
Asia Emerges as Key Growth Market for Polish Dairy
Asia is becoming an increasingly important export destination for Poland’s dairy industry as rising milk consumption and growing demand for high-quality dairy products create new opportunities for exporters. According to Poland’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the country produced 16 million tonnes of milk in 2024, making it the third-largest milk producer in the…
India’s Milk Output Seen Rising 6% in FY27
India’s milk production is projected to grow by 6% to around 263 million tonnes in FY27, despite concerns over an emerging El Niño and forecasts of a sub-normal monsoon, according to dairy industry experts. The country’s annual milk production reached 248 million tonnes in FY26, and the expected growth is being driven by an expanding…
Banas Dairy Partners NCEL to Boost Exports
Banas Dairy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with National Cooperative Exports Limited to strengthen export opportunities for dairy and agricultural products, marking another step in India’s efforts to expand the global footprint of cooperative-based businesses. The agreement was signed during a programme attended by cooperative sector leaders and is expected to help farmers…
Productivity Emerges as Dairy’s Next Growth Driver
India’s dairy sector is entering a new phase where future growth will depend less on expanding livestock numbers and more on improving productivity at the farm level. Industry experts argue that while India remains the world’s largest milk producer, average milk yields per animal continue to lag behind those of leading dairy-producing nations, making productivity…