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…
Nestlé Cuts Dairy Emissions by 26%
Nestlé has reported a 26% reduction in net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its dairy value chain in 2025 compared to its 2018 baseline, according to the company’s first Dairy Plan report. The initiative, which covers more than 130,000 dairy farmers, over 200 suppliers and partners across more than 40 countries, outlines Nestlé’s strategy to…
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…
Shreeja Empowers 29,000 Lakhpati Didis
Andhra Pradesh-based dairy enterprise Shreeja Mahila Milk Producer Company has emerged as a major driver of rural women’s economic empowerment, helping create nearly 29,000 “Lakhpati Didis” through dairy-based livelihoods and now setting its sights on developing “Crorepati Didis.” Backed by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) and operating across several districts, Shreeja has enabled thousands of…
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…
Nestlé India Keeps ₹2,000 Cr Capex Amid Premium Demand
Nestlé India will continue to invest more than ₹2,000 crore annually in capital expenditure as the country’s premium consumer segment remains resilient despite pressure on broader urban demand. Speaking on the company’s growth outlook, Nestlé India Chairman and Managing Director Manish Tiwary said that consumers at the higher end of the market continue to spend…
EU SMP Demand May Rise as Super El Niño Threatens Supply
Demand for European skimmed milk powder (SMP) could strengthen significantly if a potential Super El Niño disrupts milk production and agricultural output across key dairy-producing regions, according to analysis from CZ App. The report highlights that extreme weather linked to a strong El Niño event could impact global dairy supply chains, creating tighter market conditions…
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…
Nestlé Cuts Dairy Supply Chain Emissions by 26%
Global food giant Nestlé has reported a 26% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions across its dairy supply chain since 2018, highlighting significant progress toward its broader net-zero and sustainability goals. The achievement comes as the company continues to invest heavily in regenerative agriculture, climate-smart dairy farming and methane reduction initiatives across major milk-producing regions worldwide….
Punjab Dairy Farmers Protest Over Fake Dairy Products
Dairy farmers in Punjab staged a dramatic protest in Amritsar by pouring milk onto roads to highlight growing concerns over the proliferation of adulterated and synthetic dairy products in the market. The demonstration was organized by members of the Progressive Dairy Farmers Association (PDFA), who alleged that the unchecked sale of fake dairy products is…