Farmers Seek Dairy Carve-Out in India-US Deal
Farmer groups in India have intensified opposition to the proposed India–US trade agreement, demanding a complete carve-out for agriculture and dairy sectors amid fears that duty-free imports could severely impact domestic producers. Leaders warned that allowing US agricultural and dairy products to enter India without import duties would act as a “death warrant” for farmers,…
Sustaining Assam’s Dairy Growth Needs Policy Push
Rising demand for milk and dairy products is driving significant growth in Assam’s dairy sector, mirroring national trends and creating new livelihood opportunities in rural areas, but sustainability challenges remain a major concern. According to an editorial analysis, key bottlenecks include inadequate veterinary services, shortage of affordable feed and fodder, and weak market linkages, all…
Thai Farmers Seek Halt to Milk Powder Imports
Thailand’s dairy farmers have urged the government to temporarily halt milk powder imports amid a severe raw milk surplus that has left large volumes unsold. The Dairy Cooperatives Federation of Thailand (DCFT) said around 211 tonnes of raw milk per day have remained unsold for three months since January, affecting as many as 15,000 dairy…
Green and Dry fodder Demand may reach 1,012 and 631 mil tonnes by 2050
INDIA’s achievement of transforming itself from a milk-deficient country to the world’s largest milk producer has been exemplary. With a stock of over 136 million female bovines producing about 230 million tonnes of milk in 2022-23, the Indian dairy sector exhibits strong growth potential. However, poor productivity of Indian milch cattle is a major cause…