Andhra Launches Animal-Centric Breeding Program
The Andhra Pradesh government has launched an animal-centric breeding initiative aimed at improving livestock productivity and boosting dairy farmers’ incomes through scientific breeding practices. The programme was highlighted during a district-level review where officials emphasized the need to shift from traditional breeding approaches to animal-specific strategies that improve milk yield, reproductive efficiency and overall herd…
Himachal’s White Revolution Gains Momentum
Himachal Pradesh is witnessing a significant dairy sector transformation, with milk procurement through cooperative societies surging nearly fourfold as the state’s “New White Revolution” gathers pace. The growth has been driven by higher milk procurement prices, expanded cooperative networks and government efforts to strengthen dairy infrastructure, making dairy farming an increasingly attractive source of rural…
Mother Dairy Rules Out Immediate Milk Price Hike
Mother Dairy has announced that it has no immediate plans to increase milk prices further despite ongoing cost pressures in the dairy sector. The company cited a comfortable milk supply situation and stable procurement conditions as key reasons for holding prices steady, providing temporary relief to consumers following the recent ₹2 per litre milk price…
Kerala Targets 1 Crore Litres of Daily Milk Production
Kerala has set an ambitious target of increasing its daily milk production to 1 crore litres within the next three years, according to Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan. The announcement was made during discussions on the state’s dairy development strategy, which aims to strengthen milk self-sufficiency and reduce dependence on milk imports from neighboring states. Satheesan…
JKDFA Raises Milk Price by ₹5 Per Litre
The Jammu and Kashmir Dairy Farmers Association (JKDFA) has announced a ₹5 per litre increase in milk prices across the Union Territory, citing a sharp rise in production costs and growing financial pressure on dairy farmers. With the revision, the retail price of cow milk has increased from ₹60 to ₹65 per litre, while buffalo…
Wheat Husk Price Surge Hits Punjab Cow Shelters
Punjab’s cow shelters (gaushalas) are facing a severe financial crisis following a two-fold surge in wheat husk (tudi) prices, a key component of cattle feed. According to gaushala operators and dairy farmers, the price of wheat husk has risen from ₹400–500 per quintal to ₹900–1,200 per quintal, significantly increasing the cost of maintaining cattle. Tudi,…
Market-Linked Pricing May Reshape India’s Dairy Future
India’s dairy industry is increasingly debating a shift from the traditional cost-based milk pricing model to a more market-linked pricing system, as rising production costs and changing consumer demand put pressure on the sustainability of the dairy value chain. For decades, milk procurement prices have largely been determined by factors such as fat and SNF…
OMFED Posts Record ₹1,036.82 Crore Turnover
The Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation (OMFED) has achieved its highest-ever annual turnover of ₹1,036.82 crore during the 2025-26 financial year, while recording a net profit of ₹10.23 crore, marking a major milestone for the state’s dairy cooperative sector. The achievement was highlighted during a review meeting chaired by Odisha’s Fisheries and Animal Resources…
20,000 Litres of Milk Dumped as OMFED Halts Procurement
Hundreds of dairy farmers in Odisha’s Umerkote town of Nabarangpur district were forced to pour nearly 20,000 litres of fresh milk onto the streets after the local chilling centre of the Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation (OMFED) abruptly suspended milk procurement. According to reports, OMFED halted procurement citing storage and processing constraints at its…
Milma Raises Milk Price by ₹4 Per Litre in Kerala
Kerala Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (Milma) has increased retail milk prices by ₹4 per litre with effect from June 1, 2026, taking the price of its standard milk pouch to ₹56 per litre. The decision was approved by Milma’s Board of Directors following recommendations from an expert committee that had suggested a price revision of…