China’s Dairy Industry – Market Trends and Opportunities
The dairy industry in China has boomed following the rise in incomes and living standards seen in recent decades. Previously a luxury product available only to the few, milk and dairy are increasingly becoming staples of the kitchen table, driven by changing attitudes and tastes. At the same time, the market has significant room for growth,…
US dairy export council’s insights – Dairy export trends for 2024
The US Dairy Export Council (USDEC) delves into the complexities of dairy trade dynamics for the year 2024, shedding light on significant market factors and economic influences shaping the industry’s trajectory. China’s Economic Trajectory: Amid economic uncertainties, China’s role as a major dairy importer remains pivotal. However, challenges like consumer confidence and GDP slowdowns pose…
DAIRY NEWSDAIRY POLICY Meandering the Milky Way for Health and Happiness
“I love milk so much! I make a point of drinking a glass of milk every day. So now anyone who did those milk ads with the milk moustaches, they’re my heroes,” Natalie Portman, the celebrity Hollywood actor and heartthrob of millions describes her passion for her most preferred food. After all, cultures across the…
WORLD DAIRY NEWS NZ dairy industry says agricultural subsidies distorting trade
As the world’s trade ministers head to a World Trade Organisation meeting in Abu Dhabi, the Dairy Companies Association of New Zealand (DCANZ) is calling for an immediate capping of agricultural subsidies and urgency in reducing them to prevent and correct production and trade distortion. DCANZ executive director Kimberly Crewther said New Zealand Trade Minister Todd McClay must make sure this message was loud and…
Notice served on six milk societies’ boards in Salem
The Deputy Registrar (Dairy) on Saturday served notice on the boards of six primary milk producers’ cooperative societies that were not functioning properly as per the Cooperative Act. In Salem district, there are 810 primary milk producers’ cooperative societies with over 49,000 members. On an average, five lakh litres of milk are procured per day…
Akshayakalpa in deal with UK’s BII, Samunnati to finance farmers
Akshayakalpa Organic has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with British International Investment plc (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, and Samunnati Financial Intermediation & Services Pvt Ltd to provide financing to up to 1,500 smallholder dairy farmers in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana. The partnership will see BII extend guarantees for…
Tamil Nadu Dairy Minister Unveils Ambitious Plans for summers
Tamil Nadu`s Dairy Minister, Mano Thangaraj, unveiled ambitious plans aimed at bolstering the state`s dairy sector during the forthcoming summer season, with a target to significantly boost dairy product sales to a staggering Rs. 48 crore. Minister Thangaraj outlined several key initiatives at a consultation meeting held at the head office of the Tamil Nadu…
Overview of annual performance of Global dairy giants
In February, almost all leaders of the global dairy market reported their results for 2023. Some companies will present their results until May 2024. However, today we can already see the picture being formed by major milk processors for themselves and the market. DairyNews Today has compiled key results and forecasts from leading companies for…
Four inclusive businesses making a difference for India’s Farmers
In the heart of India’s agricultural landscape, smallholder farmers, comprising 70 per cent of the sector, face a significant barrier: limited access to formal financial institutions and resources. Instead, they are forced to resort to local money lenders or informal resources, subjecting them to exorbitant interest rates. This reliance on informal finance perpetuates a vicious…
Maharashtra govt extends milk subsidy for dairy farmers by month
The Maharashtra government on Monday extended by a month its scheme to provide a subsidy of Rs 5 per litre to milk producers. The subsidy extension will continue till March 10, as per a Government Order (GO). “Milk-producing farmers would get Rs 5/ litre subsidy from the state government. The scheme requires Rs 230 crore…