Sex-Sorted Semen Push to Boost Milk Output
Advanced breeding technologies such as sex-sorted semen and IVF-based embryo transfer can significantly enhance milk production and farmer incomes, said Satya Pal Singh Baghel while addressing the 2nd National Veterinary, Dairy and Fisheries Symposium 2026 in Nagpur. He highlighted that sex-sorted semen can ensure up to 90% female calf births, directly improving dairy productivity and…
US Raises 2026 Milk Output, Price Forecasts
The USDA has raised its 2026 milk production forecast, projecting higher output alongside improved milk price expectations, signaling a more optimistic outlook for the US dairy sector. Total milk production is now expected to increase on the back of higher milk per cow, even as cow numbers remain relatively stable, reflecting gains in productivity and…
UP Milk Output Jumps 40%, Ranks No.1
Uttar Pradesh has emerged as India’s leading milk-producing state, recording a nearly 40% increase in milk production during the tenure of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. According to official data highlighted in recent reports, the state’s milk output rose from 277 lakh metric tonnes in 2016-17 to over 388 lakh metric tonnes in 2024-25, marking an…
‘Dairy Green’ Targets India’s Fodder Gap
Crystal Crop Protection Ltd has launched ‘Dairy Green’, a hybrid fodder seed, aimed at improving milk productivity and reducing feed costs for India’s dairy farmers ahead of the kharif season, addressing the sector’s persistent shortage of quality fodder. The company stated that the new seed offers high biomass yield, increased crude protein content, and better…
Milk Output Trails Demand as Costs Surge
India’s dairy sector is facing a widening demand-supply gap, with milk production growth slowing sharply to 3.5–3.78%, while demand continues to expand at around 6% annually, creating sustained upward pressure on prices. Retail milk prices have already increased by ₹2–₹5 per litre, with farm-gate prices hitting five-year highs, signalling a deepening structural imbalance. The slowdown…
Rising Milk Output Sparks Global Dairy Concerns
Global dairy markets are witnessing a surge in milk production driven by expanding herd sizes and higher yields per cow, but this growth is raising concerns over market imbalances, pricing pressure, and sustainability challenges. In the United States, the dairy herd reached 9.615 million cows, up by 204,000 head year-on-year, contributing to higher overall milk…
Top Dairy Giants Shape $1.5T Global Market
The global dairy industry is being reshaped by its top players as the market races toward a $1.5 trillion valuation, driven by consolidation, premiumisation, and protein-led innovation, according to . Leading companies are scaling aggressively through mergers and acquisitions while aligning portfolios with high-growth segments like functional nutrition and value-added dairy. Among the dominant players…
Punjab Farmers Shift from Crops to Dairy
A growing number of farmers in Punjab are moving away from the traditional wheat–paddy cycle towards dairy farming, seeking better and more stable incomes. A notable example is Gurnam Singh from Gurdaspur, who transitioned after receiving training at Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Gurdaspur in 2016 and formally entered dairy farming in 2017–18. Today, he manages…
Protein Demand Fuels Global Dairy Boom
The global dairy sector is experiencing a strong growth cycle, driven primarily by rising demand for protein, improved farm economics, and expanding export opportunities. Strong profit margins for U.S. dairy farmers in 2025 helped trigger the surge, supported by lower feed costs—the industry’s largest expense—allowing producers to remain globally competitive on pricing. A key structural…
Argentina Dairy Profits Sink Despite Record Output
Argentina’s dairy sector is facing a deepening profitability crisis despite achieving record milk production of 11.6 billion litres, marking a 9.7% year-on-year increase, as rising input costs, weak pricing power, and structural challenges erode margins across the value chain. According to industry insights, the sector is under pressure from higher production costs and limited access…