Milk Supply Stable Amid West Asia Crisis: Govt
India’s dairy supply chain has remained stable despite the ongoing West Asia crisis, with milk procurement, processing and distribution continuing uninterrupted across the country, according to a government briefing. The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD), in coordination with multiple ministries, has ensured that milk prices remain stable, no supply disruptions have been reported,…
Rural India Needs Tax Reform Push
Rural India’s growth cannot rely solely on government schemes, as structural tax reforms are essential to boost incomes and sustainability, particularly in agriculture and dairy sectors. The article highlights that while numerous welfare schemes exist, they often fail to address core income challenges, whereas tax relief can directly improve farmers’ net earnings and incentivise value…
GRAM-2026 to Connect Farmers with Global Ecosystem
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has unveiled the ‘GRAM-2026’ initiative, a global agri-tech platform aimed at connecting farmers with experts, investors, and policymakers to boost income through innovation, technology, and collaboration. Scheduled from May 23 to 25 in Jaipur, the Global Rajasthan AgriTech Meet will serve as a unified platform enabling farmers to access global…
₹22 Cr Dung Project Stalls in Ludhiana
A ₹22–22.5 crore cow dung collection project in Ludhiana has stalled just months after launch, as a deadlock between the Municipal Corporation (MC) and dairy owners disrupts operations at major dairy complexes. The initiative, aimed at curbing pollution in the Buddha Dariya, required dairy farmers to place dung outside their units for centralized lifting, but…
MP Milk Prices Rise ₹2–₹4/Litre Amid Cost Surge
Milk prices across several parts of Madhya Pradesh have increased by ₹2 to ₹4 per litre from April 1, 2026, marking the start of the new financial year, driven primarily by rising input costs and seasonal pressures. According to the Madhya Pradesh Milk Vendors Federation, the hike has been implemented in multiple cities including Indore,…
West Asia Conflict Squeezes Private Dairies
India’s private dairy companies are facing mounting margin pressure as the ongoing West Asia conflict disrupts supply chains and inflates input costs across the value chain. The crisis is driving sharp increases in packaging costs, alongside broader inflationary pressures impacting operations. At the same time, demand from the HoReCa (Hotels, Restaurants, Catering) segment has weakened,…
India’s Dairy Growth Slows Amid Supply Crunch
India’s ₹14 trillion dairy sector is facing a structural demand-supply imbalance, with milk production growth slowing sharply even as demand continues to rise, according to a recent industry report. Over the past 4–5 years, annual milk production growth has dropped from 6–7% (till 2022) to just 3.5–3.8%, signalling a systemic slowdown in the world’s largest…
Fertiliser Shock Threatens Dairy Supply Chain
Rising geopolitical tensions are emerging as a critical threat to fertiliser availability, placing fresh pressure on the global dairy sector’s cost structure and production outlook. Supply chain disruptions—particularly across key trade routes—are tightening fertiliser markets, a vital input for feed crop production, thereby increasing risks for dairy farmers already grappling with elevated input costs. Industry…
Dairy Sector a ‘Safety Net’ for Farmers: NABARD
The Chairman of National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development, Shaji K V, has highlighted the crucial role of India’s dairy industry in protecting rural livelihoods, describing it as a “safety net for farmers” during periods of crop failure or income instability. Speaking at an agri-business event, he said the dairy sector provides regular cash…
Goa MLAs Seek Higher Milk Support Price
Several MLAs in the Goa Legislative Assembly have demanded an increase in the support price for agricultural produce, saying farmers in the state are struggling due to low returns. During the discussion, MLA Dr Chandrakant Shetye highlighted that paddy cultivation in Goa is steadily declining as the support price offered to farmers is too low…