Rabobank Warns of Dairy Margin Pressure Ahead

Global dairy markets may remain profitable in the 2026/27 season, but rising input costs and geopolitical uncertainty are expected to put significant pressure on farmer margins, according to Rabobank’s latest dairy outlook. RaboResearch senior analyst Emma Higgins said dairy farmers are entering the new season facing a marked squeeze on profitability due to persistent and…

Class IV Surges as Milk Price Gap Hits 6-Year High

The U.S. dairy market witnessed a significant shift in May 2026 as the gap between Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) Class III and Class IV milk prices widened to $5.40 per hundredweight (cwt), the largest spread since 2020. The development has renewed incentives for depooling within FMMOs, with Class IV milk emerging as the higher-valued…

Mother Dairy Rules Out Immediate Milk Price Hike

Mother Dairy has announced that it has no immediate plans to increase milk prices further despite ongoing cost pressures in the dairy sector. The company cited a comfortable milk supply situation and stable procurement conditions as key reasons for holding prices steady, providing temporary relief to consumers following the recent ₹2 per litre milk price…

Milk Prices Fall Below Costs, Farmers Warn of Crisis

Dairy farmers in the United Kingdom are facing growing financial pressure as farmgate milk prices have fallen below production costs, raising concerns about the long-term viability of family-run dairy farms. According to reports, many producers say current milk prices are insufficient to cover rising expenses for feed, fertilizer, energy, labour and farm operations, leaving margins…

Banas Dairy Raises Procurement Price to ₹860/kg Fat

Banas Dairy has increased its milk procurement price by ₹15 per kg fat, taking the rate from ₹845 to ₹860 per kg fat with effect from May 27, 2026. The decision was announced to support dairy farmers facing rising cattle feed, fodder and livestock maintenance costs. According to Banas Dairy Chairman Shankar Chaudhary, the revised…

EU Milk Prices Drop as Global Supply Rises

Average milk prices across the European Union declined by 2.5% in March 2026 as rising global milk production continued to pressure dairy markets. According to European Dairy Farmers (EDF), average EU milk prices fell to €40.48 per 100 kg in March, down €1.02 from February and more than 19% lower compared to the same period…

Milma Hikes Milk Prices by ₹4 Per Litre

Milma has announced a ₹4 per litre increase in milk prices across Kerala, with the revised rates set to take effect from June 1, 2026. The decision was approved during a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Kerala Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (KCMMF), popularly known as Milma, amid rising production, procurement and distribution…

Saras Milk Prices Rise by ₹2/Litre in Jaipur

Consumers in Jaipur and Dausa will now pay more for Saras milk as Jaipur Zila Dugdh Utpadak Sahakari Sangh Ltd announced a ₹2 per litre increase in milk prices effective May 21, 2026. The price revision comes amid rising input costs, including cattle feed, transportation and packaging expenses. The hike follows recent milk price increases…

Vita Raises Milk Prices Across Haryana

Haryana dairy cooperative brand Vita has increased milk prices across multiple variants by ₹1 to ₹2 per litre, with the revised rates coming into effect from May 20, 2026. The price revision follows similar hikes recently announced by major dairy players including Amul, Mother Dairy and Gokul amid rising procurement and operational costs across India’s…

Gokul Raises Milk Prices After Amul Hike

Gokul has increased cow milk prices following recent price hikes announced by major dairy players including Amul and Mother Dairy, signaling broader price adjustments across India’s dairy sector. The revised prices came into effect amid rising milk procurement, cattle feed, transportation and operational costs impacting dairy companies nationwide. According to reports, Gokul has increased the…