Nepal Minister Calls for NDDB Restructuring
Nepal’s Minister for Agriculture, Forests and Environment, Gita Chaudhary, has called for a major restructuring of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), emphasizing the need to transform it into a more effective and results-oriented institution capable of driving growth across the country’s dairy sector. Assuming office as Chairperson of the Board on June 9, 2026,…
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…
Dairy Cows Could Revolutionize Insulin Production
A groundbreaking biotechnology innovation could transform the future of insulin manufacturing, with researchers exploring the use of genetically engineered dairy cows to produce human insulin directly in milk. Scientists believe the approach could offer a scalable and potentially more affordable alternative to conventional insulin production methods, which currently rely on genetically modified bacteria or yeast…
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…
Toxic Milk Additives Raise Public Health Concerns
Fresh investigations in Nepal have raised serious concerns about milk adulteration and food safety after authorities uncovered the use of harmful additives and counterfeit ingredients in milk supplied to consumers. Recent inspections by the Department of Food Technology and Quality Control (DFTQC) found instances of artificial milk production, chemical adulteration and widespread quality violations across…
Smaller Cities Fuel India’s Dairy Growth Story
India’s dairy consumption boom is no longer being driven solely by metropolitan markets, as Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities emerge as the next major growth engines for organized dairy companies. Rising incomes, rapid urbanization, improving cold-chain infrastructure and growing consumer preference for branded, quality-assured dairy products are transforming consumption patterns in smaller cities across the country….
Verka Launches Milk Van to Reduce Plastic Waste
In a move aimed at promoting sustainable dairy consumption and reducing plastic waste, Verka has partnered with Punjab Pollution Control Board to launch a milk vending van in Mohali. The initiative enables consumers to purchase fresh milk using their own reusable containers, helping reduce dependence on single-use plastic milk pouches. The milk vending van was…
Karnataka HC Clears Nandini’s Telangana Expansion
In a significant boost for interstate dairy marketing, the Karnataka High Court has cleared the way for Karnataka Milk Federation’s (KMF) flagship dairy brand Nandini to expand its operations into districts of Telangana. The court dismissed legal objections challenging the sale and distribution of Nandini dairy products in the neighbouring state, paving the way for…
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…
Dairy Trans Fats Not Linked to Higher Disease Risk
A new scientific review has found that naturally occurring trans fats present in dairy products do not appear to be associated with an increased risk of heart disease or type 2 diabetes, challenging long-standing concerns that all trans fats have similar health effects. Researchers noted that naturally occurring ruminant trans fats found in milk, cheese,…