TN Dairy Farmers Seek Higher Milk Procurement Prices
The Tamil Nadu Milk Producers’ Welfare Association has urged the state government to revise milk procurement prices, citing mounting pressure on dairy farmers from rising input costs and stagnant procurement rates. At its state executive committee meeting held in Salem, the association passed a resolution calling for an increase in the procurement price of cow…
Dairy Farmers Sue Over US Checkoff Program
Three Wisconsin dairy farmers have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging the federally administered Dairy Checkoff Program and alleging that mandatory producer fees are being used to support environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives beyond the program’s original purpose of dairy promotion and research. The lawsuit, filed on June 10, 2026, targets the…
GB Dairy Producer Numbers Continue to Decline
The number of dairy producers in Great Britain continues to fall as farmers face mounting economic and regulatory pressures, according to the latest analysis from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). AHDB estimates that there were 6,850 dairy producers in GB as of April 2026, down from 7,040 producers in April 2025 and 7,010…
Goa Dairy Feed Hike Sparks Resignation Threat
A major controversy has erupted in Goa’s dairy sector after directors of the Farmers Producers Organisation (FPO) threatened to resign en masse over a recent cattle feed price hike implemented through Goa Dairy in coordination with the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). The FPO directors warned that if the increase is not withdrawn immediately, all…
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,…