Global Milk Glut Cuts Fonterra Price Outlook
A global milk surplus is putting pressure on dairy commodity prices, prompting New Zealand dairy cooperative Fonterra to reduce its 2026/27 Farmgate Milk Price forecast. Since May 2026, Global Dairy Trade (GDT) prices for Fonterra’s reference products have fallen by 11%, leading the cooperative to lower its forecast by NZ$0.50 to NZ$9.25 per kgMS, with…
Protein Inflation Pushes Up Milk & Chicken Prices
India is witnessing a new wave of “protein inflation” as rising fodder costs are driving up the prices of milk and chicken, putting pressure on both consumers and producers. According to industry experts, higher feed prices have significantly increased the cost of producing milk and poultry, forcing producers to pass on part of the burden…
India’s Milk Demand Outpaces Supply: Heritage Foods
India’s dairy sector is facing a widening demand-supply gap, with milk demand growing faster than production, according to Brahmani Nara, Executive Director of Heritage Foods, speaking at the Fortune India Most Powerful Women (MPW) 2026 summit. She noted that although India is the world’s largest milk producer, producing around 250 million metric tonnes of milk…
Brazil Proposes Minimum Milk Price for Farmers
Brazil is considering a new policy to strengthen its dairy sector through Bill PL 913/2026, which proposes a minimum farmgate milk price of R$2.50 per litre for dairy producers. Introduced by Deputy Cobalchini (MDB-SC), the bill aims to provide greater income stability for farmers by making the average production cost per litre the primary benchmark…
Tamil Nadu Faces Fresh Milk Supply Crunch
Tamil Nadu is staring at a potential milk shortage as private dairy companies prepare to increase the retail prices of milk and curd by ₹4 per litre from July 9, marking their second price revision in 2026. According to the Tamil Nadu Milk Agents and Workers Welfare Association, disruptions in milk production across Tamil Nadu,…
Karnataka Dairy Farmers Spill Milk in Protest
Thousands of dairy farmers and milk producers staged a large-scale protest in Ramanagara, Karnataka, by spilling milk on the road to press for an increase in milk procurement prices and stronger government support for the dairy sector. The demonstrators said rising costs of cattle feed, fodder, labour, veterinary care and overall livestock maintenance have significantly…
US Leads Global Decline in Dairy Futures
Global dairy futures markets posted a mostly negative performance during the past week, with the United States recording the steepest decline among major dairy trading regions, according to the latest analysis by DCA Market Intelligence published on July 6, 2026. The report noted that the downturn follows the weakness observed in previous weeks, highlighting continued…
TN Farmers Demand ₹50/Litre Milk Procurement Price
The Tamil Nadu Milk Producers’ Welfare Association has urged the State government to increase the milk procurement price to ₹50 per litre for cow’s milk, citing mounting production costs and the need to ensure sustainable incomes for dairy farmers. The demand was raised during the association’s state executive committee meeting, where members highlighted that rising…
Weak Monsoon May Push Up Milk Prices
A weak 2026 southwest monsoon is emerging as a potential inflation risk for India’s dairy sector, with industry experts warning that lower rainfall could reduce fodder availability, raise feed costs and eventually push up milk prices. According to The Economic Times, the dairy industry is already witnessing selective milk price increases, while concerns are mounting…
Telangana to Supply Vijaya Milk to 27 Lakh Students
The Telangana government has announced plans to provide Vijaya Dairy milk to more than 27 lakh students studying in government schools and anganwadis as part of its broader nutrition and education welfare initiatives. Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka reviewed the proposal during a high-level meeting with Animal Husbandry Minister Vakiti Srihari and senior officials,…