Hay Prices Nearly Double in Tamil Nadu Amid Supply Crunch
Tamil Nadu’s livestock farmers are facing a sharp increase in hay prices, with the shortage directly affecting milk production. Hay is currently selling at around ₹300 per 10 kg in several southern districts and ₹320 for 10 kg in Dharmapuri, as scanty rainfall, prolonged heat and declining fodder availability squeeze supplies. In Dharmapuri, farmer P….
NDDB Shares India’s Dairy Co-op Model With Sri Lanka
The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) is sharing India’s dairy cooperative experience with Sri Lankan dairy farmers and professionals, highlighting how India’s cooperative model can support productivity, farmer incomes and a stronger dairy value chain. NDDB Chairman Dr. Meenesh Shah interacted with participants from Sri Lanka who were attending an international training programme focused on…
Bihar Dairy Cooperatives Among India’s Best Performers
Bihar’s dairy cooperatives have emerged as some of the best-performing cooperative dairy networks in the country, according to a government official, highlighting the sector’s growing contribution to the State’s rural economy and the livelihoods of thousands of dairy farmers. The improvement has been attributed to efficient management practices, government support and active participation of milk…
Karnataka Plans Fodder Mini-Kits for Dairy Farmers
Karnataka’s Animal Husbandry Department has proposed distributing fodder mini-kits to dairy farmers to address fodder shortages that are putting pressure on livestock owners and milk production. The proposal is aimed at encouraging farmers to cultivate fodder and improve the availability of feed for dairy animals, particularly as inadequate fodder can directly affect animal health, productivity…
Ladakh Plans Major Push to Expand Dairy Sector
Ladakh is looking to expand organised dairy activity and increase milk production by strengthening farmer linkages, cattle breeding, fodder development and milk collection networks, with the administration focusing on making dairy processing more remunerative for rural producers. During a review of the Ladakh Oma Dairy Plant in Leh, Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra called for stronger…
Dairy Exports: India Targets Global Leadership
India wants to turn its position as the world’s largest milk producer into a stronger presence in global dairy trade. Union Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh said India is targeting foot-and-mouth disease (FMD)-free status in at least nine states within the next two years, a move aimed at opening markets such…
Rwanda Ends Milk Price Controls
The Rwandan government has announced plans to end administrative control over raw milk prices, allowing dairy farmers, milk buyers, and processors to negotiate farm-gate prices directly, while the government assumes the role of facilitator to ensure transparent and fair discussions. The announcement was made on July 31, 2026, by State Minister for Agriculture and Animal…
FTAs Can Unlock India’s Dairy Export Potential
India, the world’s largest milk producer, has the opportunity to transform itself into a leading global dairy exporter by using Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) not only as a tool for protecting domestic farmers but also for improving international competitiveness, according to industry experts. While India’s dairy sector has traditionally remained outside the scope of most…
Hohhot Earns ‘World Dairy Capital’ Title
China’s Hohhot, the capital of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, has been officially awarded the title of “World Dairy Capital” by the International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST) during the 2026 World Dairy Industry Conference. The recognition builds on the city’s earlier achievements as “Dairy Capital of China” (2005) and “World Capital of Dairy…
Brazil’s Dairy Industry Battles Import Pressure
Brazil’s dairy industry is facing growing pressure as rising imports continue to challenge domestic producers despite strong national milk production, highlighting an imbalance between supply growth and market competitiveness. Industry representatives have expressed concern that imported dairy products are suppressing domestic prices, reducing profitability for local farmers and processors, and creating uncertainty across the value…