Cow Vigilantism Sparks Dairy Economy Debate
A recent article published by Countercurrents has triggered fresh debate around the economic impact of cow vigilantism, cattle trade restrictions and livestock policies on India’s rural economy and dairy-linked livelihoods. The report argues that India’s livestock sector contributes nearly 4.5% to the country’s GDP and around 30% of agricultural GDP, while more than 30 million…
Illegal Oxytocin Use Raises Dairy Safety Concerns
A crackdown by Hyderabad Police and Telangana’s Drugs Control Administration (DCA) has exposed an illegal network supplying restricted oxytocin injections to dairy farmers for artificially increasing milk production in buffaloes, raising fresh concerns over animal welfare and milk safety. Authorities arrested cattle feed shop owner Attheni Krishna from Tukkuguda after seizing 173 oxytocin injections worth…
Sudha Milk Prices Rise Across Bihar from May 25
Bihar State Milk Co-operative Federation (COMFED) has increased the retail prices of Sudha milk and several dairy products across Bihar effective May 25, 2026, citing rising procurement, feed, packaging and operational costs. According to reports, Sudha milk prices have been raised by ₹2 to ₹3 per litre depending on the variant, while prices of products…
Natural Dairy Trans Fats May Not Raise Heart Risk
A new study led by researchers at the University of Reading has found that naturally occurring trans fats in dairy products may not increase the risk of heart disease or type 2 diabetes, challenging long-standing concerns surrounding dairy fat consumption. The research, published in the journal Nutrition Research, reviewed evidence from 10 randomized controlled trials…
RTD Dairy Drinks Fuel Global Growth Trends
Ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages are emerging as one of the fastest-growing opportunities for the global dairy industry, driven by rising consumer demand for protein, convenience, gut health and premium nutrition products. According to DairyReporter, the global RTD beverage market is projected to approach nearly $1.5 trillion by the mid-2030s, representing around 67% growth from 2026 levels….
Amul Dairy Hikes Milk Procurement Rates
Amul Dairy has announced an increase in milk procurement prices for cooperative member milk producers effective June 1, 2026, citing rising input and operational costs in the dairy sector. The procurement price for buffalo milk has been increased by ₹10 per kg fat, taking the rate from ₹865 to ₹875 per kg fat. With the…
Philippines Targets 22.4% Jump in Milk Output
The Philippines’ National Dairy Authority (NDA) has expressed strong optimism that the country’s dairy production will increase by 22.4% in 2026, supported by expanded government funding, imported dairy cattle, and rising demand for locally produced milk. NDA Administrator Marcus Antonius Andaya said the country is targeting milk production of 53 million litres in 2026, up…
EU Milk Prices Drop as Global Supply Rises
Average milk prices across the European Union declined by 2.5% in March 2026 as rising global milk production continued to pressure dairy markets. According to European Dairy Farmers (EDF), average EU milk prices fell to €40.48 per 100 kg in March, down €1.02 from February and more than 19% lower compared to the same period…
New Tech Enhances Accuracy of Milk Safety Testing
Researchers and dairy technology experts are highlighting the growing role of advanced analytical technologies in improving milk safety, quality control and adulteration detection across the dairy industry. According to a report published by AZoM, modern testing methods such as spectroscopy, chromatography, biosensors and rapid microbial detection systems are helping dairy processors identify contaminants, adulterants and…
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…