Sirsa Vita Faces ₹15 Crore Payment Delay Row
The Sirsa Vita Milk Plant in Haryana is facing mounting protests from dairy farmers over pending payments of around ₹15 crore, with the Bharatiya Kisan Ekta (BKE) alleging that milk producers have not received dues for the past two months. Farmers submitted a memorandum to the Chief Minister, claiming that while private dairy companies are…
Assam Targets 10 Lakh Litres of Daily Milk Output
Assam has set an ambitious target of producing 10 lakh litres of milk per day as part of a major push to strengthen the state’s dairy sector, enhance rural livelihoods and reduce dependence on milk imports from other states. Announcing the initiative, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the government is expanding support for dairy…
National Dairy Month Highlights Dairy’s Economic Role
As the United States marked National Dairy Month in June, industry leaders and dairy advocates highlighted the sector’s critical contribution to nutrition, rural economies and agricultural sustainability. Originally launched as National Milk Month in 1937 to help stabilize dairy demand during periods of surplus production, the celebration has evolved into a broader recognition of dairy…
Edge Backs Senate’s 2026 Farm Bill Draft
Members of Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative have welcomed the introduction of the Agricultural Act of 2026, a discussion draft of the U.S. Senate’s long-awaited Farm Bill released by Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman. The cooperative urged lawmakers to move quickly on a bipartisan basis to advance the legislation, noting that it has been nearly…
Milk Blending Protest Targets Adulteration Concerns
In a symbolic protest against milk adulteration and what they describe as inconsistent quality standards, dairy farmers in Jaipur, Rajasthan, introduced mock milk variants labeled M0, M20, M50, and M100, drawing a comparison with India’s ethanol-blended fuel categories such as E20 petrol. Under the demonstration, M0 represented pure milk, while M20 and M50 symbolized milk…
Digital Dairy Finance Boost for Bangladesh Farmers
City Bank PLC, Milk Vita and Agroshift have signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch a Digital Dairy Financing Initiative aimed at expanding access to formal finance for dairy and cattle farmers across Bangladesh through a technology-enabled ecosystem. Under the initiative, Milk Vita, Bangladesh’s largest dairy cooperative network, will provide access to more…
Himachal Milk Policy Sparks Political Debate
A political debate has emerged in Himachal Pradesh over the state government’s dairy policies, with Leader of Opposition Jairam Thakur criticizing the administration over alleged shortcomings in milk procurement and broader governance issues. Speaking in Shimla, Thakur raised concerns regarding the handling of the dairy sector and questioned the effectiveness of policies impacting milk producers….
Dairy Carbon Credit Boom Hits Wall of Skepticism
The much-hyped promise of carbon credits as a new revenue stream for dairy farmers is facing growing skepticism, with participation remaining significantly lower than industry expectations. According to the 2026 State of the Dairy Industry Report, only 19% of U.S. dairy producers currently participate in carbon credit programs, while 34% say they may join within…
Himachal Milkfed Defends 20-Litre Procurement Cap
The Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation (HP Milkfed) has defended its decision to cap milk procurement at 20 litres per dairy producer per day, stating that the move is intended to extend the benefits of the state’s Minimum Support Price (MSP) programme to a larger number of dairy farmers, particularly small and marginal…
Mumbai Metro to Boost Dairy Market Access
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has stated that Mumbai’s expanding metro network will play a significant role in strengthening market access for rural dairy producers by improving transportation connectivity and reducing logistics challenges. Speaking at a dairy sector-related event, he highlighted that enhanced infrastructure will help farmers and dairy cooperatives move milk and dairy products…