Climate Resilience Will Define the Next Phase of India’s Dairy Growth
India’s dairy sector today stands at a decisive turning point. The recent National Consultation on Climate-Resilient Dairy held in New Delhi clearly reflected that the conversation around dairy is no longer limited to milk production alone. The sector is now being viewed through a much wider lens — climate resilience, farmer sustainability, productivity enhancement, nutritional…
Milk Prices Are Rising—Because Farmers Were Not Earning Enough
Milk prices are rising across India once again. From Punjab to Odisha and Kerala, state dairy federations have begun increasing procurement and retail prices after a prolonged period of relative stability. In Punjab, Verka has raised procurement prices significantly by Rs 20 per kg fat . OMFED has followed with a ₹1 per litre increase,…
India’s Dairy Export Moment: Opportunity or Illusion in FY26?
Strong numbers, weak fundamentals—can India truly become a global dairy exporter? India is not constrained by production—but by product strategy, price competitiveness, and export architecture. The Trigger: Why FY26 Matters In India’s dairy sector, better farmgate prices have often followed export gains in butter, ghee, and casein—highlighting that domestic markets are yet to consistently deliver…
NZ Seeks Opposition Support to Advance India Free Trade Agreement
New Zealand’s push to advance a proposed free trade agreement with India has entered a critical political phase, with Trade Minister Todd McClay seeking support from the opposition New Zealand Labour Party to ensure the agreement passes Parliament. The move comes after coalition partner Winston Peters signalled opposition to the deal, primarily over concerns linked…
Strengthening Agriculture and Allied Sector and Market Access
Transforming India’s Livestock and Fisheries Sector Introduction India’s agricultural progress is increasingly supported by the expansion of allied sectors such as livestock, dairy, poultry, and fisheries. These sectors have become major contributors to agricultural Gross Value Added (GVA) and rural employment. Over the last decade, agriculture and allied sectors have witnessed a steady 3-5% CAGR, fuelled by extensive government efforts, private innovations, and sizeable…
India’s Dairy Climate Paradox: Production Triumph Meets Methane Time-Bomb
India’s rise to the top of the global dairy league board has been one of the most remarkable agricultural success stories of the 21st century. With milk production surpassing 247 million tonnes per year and household incomes rising in hinterland India, this narrative of abundance is rightly a source of pride. Yet beneath the figures…
Govt Firm on India–US Trade Pact: Farmers & Dairy Fully Protected
In a decisive clarification amid ongoing discussions on the India–US Trade Agreement, Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan emphatically rejected speculation that agricultural and dairy products would be opened up to US imports. Speaking from Jaipur, the minister reiterated that under Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s directives, farmers’ interests remain paramount and there will…
India’s First Cow Culture Museum in Mathura
India’s first national “Cow Culture Museum” is set to be established in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, on the campus of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Veterinary Science University, announced the Uttar Pradesh Braj Teerth Vikas Parishad. The project, initiated with state support, aims to showcase the religious, cultural, spiritual and scientific significance of cows and their products, promoting…
UK dairy farmers could face import pressure from India
Dairy farmers could face increased import competition under the UK’s new trade deal with India, MPs have warned during a debate in parliament. Concerns were raised that the agreement could open the British dairy market to Indian products without delivering meaningful new export opportunities for UK cheeses and other dairy goods in return. The debate…
Unilever Ice Cream Sees Turnaround in India; Focus on Growth
Unilever’s ice cream business in India — anchored by the Heartbrand portfolio including Cornetto, Magnum and Kwality Walls — is reporting a notable turnaround after a challenging period marked by pandemic-era disruptions and competitive pressure. The unit’s CEO said the business has regained momentum through expanded distribution, category innovation and strengthened operational execution, contributing to…