Milk Prices Fall Below Costs, Farmers Warn of Crisis
Dairy farmers in the United Kingdom are facing growing financial pressure as farmgate milk prices have fallen below production costs, raising concerns about the long-term viability of family-run dairy farms. According to reports, many producers say current milk prices are insufficient to cover rising expenses for feed, fertilizer, energy, labour and farm operations, leaving margins…
Banas Dairy Raises Procurement Price to ₹860/kg Fat
Banas Dairy has increased its milk procurement price by ₹15 per kg fat, taking the rate from ₹845 to ₹860 per kg fat with effect from May 27, 2026. The decision was announced to support dairy farmers facing rising cattle feed, fodder and livestock maintenance costs. According to Banas Dairy Chairman Shankar Chaudhary, the revised…
Hassan Cattle Boycott Triggers Farmer Anxiety
Tensions escalated at the weekly cattle fair in Karnataka’s Hassan district after several Muslim organisations announced a boycott of cattle purchases ahead of Bakrid, triggering concern among local dairy farmers dependent on livestock trade for income. According to reports, the boycott was linked to alleged intimidation and threatening posters warning against cattle transactions in Muslim-majority…
MP Targets ‘Milk Capital’ Status with Dairy Push
Madhya Pradesh is accelerating its dairy sector expansion as Chief Minister Mohan Yadav reiterated the state’s ambition to become India’s “Milk Capital” through higher milk production, expanded dairy infrastructure and stronger farmer support systems. According to state government reviews, daily milk procurement in Madhya Pradesh has increased 11% year-on-year to 9.67 lakh kg, while the…
Milma Hikes Milk Prices by ₹4 Per Litre
Milma has announced a ₹4 per litre increase in milk prices across Kerala, with the revised rates set to take effect from June 1, 2026. The decision was approved during a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Kerala Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (KCMMF), popularly known as Milma, amid rising production, procurement and distribution…
Tamil Nadu Dairy Farmers Seek Higher Aavin Prices
Dairy farmers in Tamil Nadu have urged the state government to increase Aavin milk procurement prices, arguing that rising cattle feed, labour and production costs are making dairy farming financially unsustainable. Farmer associations have demanded that any future increase in Aavin retail milk prices should be directly passed on to milk producers to protect rural…
Herd Expansion Fuels Dairy Industry Growth
The Philippine dairy industry is expected to sustain its growth momentum in 2026, supported by herd expansion, rising domestic milk demand and government-backed dairy development programs. According to the National Dairy Authority (NDA), the value of dairy production at constant 2018 prices increased by 6.5% in the first quarter of 2026, improving from 5.1% growth…
USDA Restores Whole Milk in US Schools
The U.S. dairy industry received a major boost after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) officially implemented the “Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act,” restoring whole milk and 2% milk options in federal Child Nutrition Programs for children and adults aged 2 years and above. Announced by U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on May 8,…
MP Govt to Ensure Fair Milk Price for Farmers
The Madhya Pradesh government has announced that it will procure milk directly from farmers to ensure they receive a fair price, as part of a broader push to strengthen the state’s dairy sector and farmer incomes. The initiative, highlighted by Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, focuses on securing remunerative returns for livestock farmers while expanding…
Lumpy Disease Panic Hits Tripura Dairy Belt
An outbreak of Lumpy Skin Disease has triggered widespread panic among dairy farmers in Sepahijala district of Tripura, particularly in Dakshin Charilam, where multiple cattle deaths have been reported. The situation has raised serious concerns among farmers, who allege that delayed or inadequate veterinary intervention has worsened the crisis. According to reports, the fast-spreading disease…