Arla Warns of Falling Dairy Prices as Supply Surges
European dairy giant Arla Foods has signalled a downward trajectory for global dairy prices in the coming quarters, warning that an ongoing surge in milk supply from major producing regions could outpace current demand and exert downward pressure on commodity values. The company’s latest forecasting commentary reflects tightening dynamics in key segments such as skim…
We’re in survival mode’: The milk price crisis draining dairy farms
When Adam and Lucy Johnstone took over a dairy farm in the south-west of Scotland two years ago, they were able to make a comfortable profit from the milk produced from their herd of 60 cows. But over the last three months the price they receive for each litre of milk from dairy giant Arla…
DAHD rolls out schemes to boost milk yield; milk prices rising
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) says it is implementing a set of nationwide schemes — Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM), National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD), Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF), Supporting Dairy Cooperatives & Farmer Producer Organisations (SDCFPO), National Livestock Mission (NLM) and Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP) across…
Will Kerala Milk Prices Rise Despite GST Cuts?
Kerala’s MILMA cooperatives may raise milk prices by up to ₹ 6 per litre, despite recent GST rate cuts. According to Mathrubhumi reporting, the MILMA Chairman has defended the potential increase, pointing to sharply rising input costs such as cattle feed, packaging, and transport. While the GST rationalisation is expected to ease some tax burden…
Bengal’s Banglar Dairy hikes milk prices by Rs 4/litre
Banglar Dairy, the West Bengal government’s own milk brand, has raised its retail milk prices by Rs 4 per litre, effective November 2025. The hike applies across its product range: its premium “Supreme” variant now sells at Rs 60 per litre (up from Rs 56); “Tripti” milk has been increased to Rs 54 (from Rs…
Aavin may face GST notice for not cutting milk prices
Despite the GST on many dairy products being slashed from 12 % to 5 %, Tamil Nadu’s state-owned dairy cooperative Aavin has not yet reduced the prices of its products. This has sparked public criticism and political pressure, as rival cooperatives like Amul and Nandini have already passed on the benefit to consumers. Sources confirmed…
Kerala Set to Hike Milk Prices to Support Farmers
Kerala is likely to raise milk prices soon, as announced by Minister J. Chinchu Rani in the state assembly. The revision, to be finalized by Milma, aims to benefit dairy farmers who face rising production costs. Kerala Minister J. Chinchu Rani has confirmed that the state government will raise the milk procurement price by Rs…
Fonterra lifts FY25 forecast Farmgate Milk Price
Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has today increased the 2024/25 season forecast Farmgate Milk Price from $10.00 per kgMS to $10.15 per kgMS, with the range narrowing from $9.70 – $10.30 per kgMS to $10.10 – $10.20 per kgMS. CEO Miles Hurrell says “as we close out the FY25 year, I’m pleased to be in the…
Government of India stays out of milk pricing decisions
The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD), Government of India does not regulate the procurement and sale prices of milk. These are determined by cooperative and private dairies based on factors such as cost of production, stocks of dairy commodities (e.g., white butter, skimmed milk powder), and prevailing domestic and international market conditions. However,…
Milk Price Goes Up By ₹3 In Jabalpur; Locals Angry Over Hike
In Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, milk vendors abruptly increased milk prices by ₹3 per litre without prior notice or approval, pushing prices from ₹70 to ₹73. The sudden hike sparked outrage among residents, who accused dairy operators of profiteering with little regard for affordability or milk quality. The city houses over 100 dairies producing lakhs of…