India’s Milk Demand Outpaces Supply: Heritage Foods
India’s dairy sector is facing a widening demand-supply gap, with milk demand growing faster than production, according to Brahmani Nara, Executive Director of Heritage Foods, speaking at the Fortune India Most Powerful Women (MPW) 2026 summit. She noted that although India is the world’s largest milk producer, producing around 250 million metric tonnes of milk…
Brazil Proposes Minimum Milk Price for Farmers
Brazil is considering a new policy to strengthen its dairy sector through Bill PL 913/2026, which proposes a minimum farmgate milk price of R$2.50 per litre for dairy producers. Introduced by Deputy Cobalchini (MDB-SC), the bill aims to provide greater income stability for farmers by making the average production cost per litre the primary benchmark…
Edge Backs Senate’s 2026 Farm Bill Draft
Members of Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative have welcomed the introduction of the Agricultural Act of 2026, a discussion draft of the U.S. Senate’s long-awaited Farm Bill released by Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman. The cooperative urged lawmakers to move quickly on a bipartisan basis to advance the legislation, noting that it has been nearly…
Himachal Milk Policy Sparks Political Debate
A political debate has emerged in Himachal Pradesh over the state government’s dairy policies, with Leader of Opposition Jairam Thakur criticizing the administration over alleged shortcomings in milk procurement and broader governance issues. Speaking in Shimla, Thakur raised concerns regarding the handling of the dairy sector and questioned the effectiveness of policies impacting milk producers….
Dairy Farmers Sue Over US Checkoff Program
Three Wisconsin dairy farmers have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging the federally administered Dairy Checkoff Program and alleging that mandatory producer fees are being used to support environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives beyond the program’s original purpose of dairy promotion and research. The lawsuit, filed on June 10, 2026, targets the…
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,…
Private Dairy Can Drive India’s Nutrition Shift
India’s dairy sector, despite producing a record 247.87 million tonnes of milk in 2024–25 and achieving per capita availability of around 471 grams per day—well above the recommended 300 grams—continues to face a significant nutrition gap, with widespread “hidden hunger” including deficiencies in iron, vitamin B12, zinc, and folate affecting millions. A key structural issue…
Israel Unveils 9-Step Dairy Efficiency Plan
Israel’s Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has introduced a nine-step program to streamline the dairy industry and reduce milk prices for consumers, signaling a major structural reform in one of the world’s most regulated dairy markets. (Government of Israel) The plan focuses on improving efficiency across the value chain by promoting market competition, optimizing…
India-NZ FTA Opens Zero-Duty Trade Window
India and New Zealand have signed a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) that grants 100% duty-free access to Indian exports, while unlocking a $20 billion (₹18.49 lakh crore) investment commitment over the next 15 years, marking a major step in strengthening bilateral trade and economic cooperation. (Press Information Bureau) The agreement covers all tariff lines,…
Private Dairy Key to India’s Nutrition Shift
India’s dairy sector is central to nutrition security, yet a large gap persists between milk production and actual nutritional outcomes, raising questions about whether private dairies can bridge this divide. An analysis highlights that despite India being the world’s largest milk producer, millions still suffer from “hidden hunger,” including deficiencies in iron, vitamin B12, and…