US Dairy Heifer Shortage Raises Supply Concerns
The US dairy industry is facing a growing replacement heifer shortage, raising concerns about future milk supply growth despite current record milk production levels. Recent industry reports indicate that dairy heifer inventories have fallen to historically low levels, with replacement heifers expected to calve totaling approximately 2.5 million head—the lowest since USDA began tracking the…
Climate Change Threatens Milk Quality and Output
Climate change is emerging as a growing threat not only to the quantity of milk produced worldwide but also to overall dairy productivity, despite significant investments in cooling technologies and farm adaptation measures. New research analyzing data from more than 130,000 dairy cows across Israel over a 12-year period found that a single day of…
Indonesia Pushes for Dairy Self-Sufficiency
Indonesia is intensifying efforts to achieve dairy self-sufficiency as imports continue to supply around 80% of the country’s milk demand, highlighting the scale of its dependence on foreign dairy products. Deputy Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Hanif Faisol Nurofiq said Indonesia currently produces only about 1 million tonnes of milk annually against domestic demand of…
Vijayapura Farmers to Get Sustainable Dairy Training
Farmers in Karnataka’s Vijayapura district will receive training in sustainable dairy farming under a new initiative aimed at improving productivity, profitability, and environmental stewardship in the dairy sector. The programme will focus on promoting scientific dairy management practices, efficient feed and fodder utilization, animal health, breeding management, and climate-resilient farming techniques. The initiative is designed…
Feed Costs Hit Highest Level Since May 2025
Livestock producers are facing renewed cost pressures as feed expenses have climbed to their highest level since May 2025, raising concerns about profitability across the dairy, beef and poultry sectors. According to the latest agricultural market analysis, higher grain prices and escalating input costs are driving feed markets upward at a time when farmers are…
Rabobank Warns of Dairy Margin Pressure Ahead
Global dairy markets may remain profitable in the 2026/27 season, but rising input costs and geopolitical uncertainty are expected to put significant pressure on farmer margins, according to Rabobank’s latest dairy outlook. RaboResearch senior analyst Emma Higgins said dairy farmers are entering the new season facing a marked squeeze on profitability due to persistent and…
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…
Oxytocin Misuse in Dairy Raises Health Concerns
The use of oxytocin injections in dairy animals has once again come under the spotlight, with experts warning that the hormone is often misused to accelerate milk let-down rather than increase actual milk production. Oxytocin is a naturally occurring hormone that plays a vital role in childbirth and milk ejection, but its unauthorized use in…
Kashmir Milk Output Nears 30 Lakh Tonnes
Dairy farming is emerging as a major growth driver in Kashmir, with milk production in Jammu & Kashmir approaching the 30 lakh tonne mark as government interventions, improved breeding programmes, and rising farmer participation strengthen the sector. Official data indicate that milk production has increased steadily from 25.94 lakh tonnes in 2020-21 to approximately 29.74…
Dairy Sector Highlights Cow Protection Contradictions
India’s dairy industry has come under renewed scrutiny following an opinion piece published by Policy Circle that highlights what it describes as a fundamental contradiction between cow protection politics and the economics of dairy production. The article argues that while cows have become a powerful symbol in religious and political debates, the dairy sector itself…