Ladakh Plans Major Push to Expand Dairy Sector
Ladakh is looking to expand organised dairy activity and increase milk production by strengthening farmer linkages, cattle breeding, fodder development and milk collection networks, with the administration focusing on making dairy processing more remunerative for rural producers. During a review of the Ladakh Oma Dairy Plant in Leh, Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra called for stronger…
India’s Buffalo Meat Exports Surge to $5 Billion
India’s buffalo meat exports are emerging as a major contributor to the country’s dairy-linked economy, with shipments expanding into new markets including Egypt, Uzbekistan and Russia, according to a recent Indian Express report. The growth is strengthening the economic value of India’s buffalo sector while creating opportunities across the wider dairy and livestock value chain….
Poor Milk Quality Exposed in Dairy Value Chain Study
A recent study published in Scientific Reports has revealed serious concerns over raw milk quality across the dairy value chain in Mekelle City, Ethiopia, highlighting significant risks to food safety and farmer returns. The research analyzed 120 raw milk samples collected from dairy farms (80), vendors (20), and cafeterias (20) between December 2023 and June…
J&K Targets 20% Milk Processing Capacity
The Jammu & Kashmir government has set an ambitious target to expand milk processing capacity from the current 4% to 20%, aiming to significantly boost value addition and improve farmer returns, Agriculture Minister Javid Ahmad Dar said. This expansion will be driven through a mega dairy infrastructure development initiative, designed to strengthen the region’s dairy…
Dairy’s Real Strength? Farmer Trust, Not Balance Sheets
In a sharp perspective on the evolving dairy landscape, the article argues that the strongest “balance sheet” in dairy is not financial capital but farmer trust—highlighting that long-term success in the sector hinges on relationships, not just numbers. It underscores that dairy companies built on consistent, transparent farmer engagement—fair pricing, timely payments, and extension support—create…
Door-to-Door Dairy Model Empowers Indonesian Women
A door-to-door dairy distribution initiative supported by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is creating new income opportunities for women in Indonesia while expanding access to nutritious dairy products. The “Miss Cimory” program, launched in 2013 by PT Cisarua Mountain Dairy Tbk (Cimory), trains women to sell dairy products directly to households, helping them build customer…