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…
Bengal Cattle Trade Crisis Hits Dairy Economy Ahead of Eid
West Bengal’s cattle trade and rural dairy economy are facing significant disruption ahead of Eid-ul-Adha following stricter enforcement of cattle slaughter regulations and growing uncertainty across livestock markets. According to reports, weekly cattle markets across several districts witnessed a sharp decline in trading activity, with traders, dairy farmers and livestock-dependent workers reporting severe economic stress….
Centre Boosts Mizoram Dairy Sector Growth
Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh has announced a series of major initiatives aimed at strengthening Mizoram’s dairy sector during the Regional Review Meeting for Northeastern States held in Aizawl. The programme focused on accelerating growth in fisheries, animal husbandry and dairying while improving rural livelihoods and cooperative development across the Northeast. During the event, the…
Cow Vigilantism Sparks Dairy Economy Debate
A recent article published by Countercurrents has triggered fresh debate around the economic impact of cow vigilantism, cattle trade restrictions and livestock policies on India’s rural economy and dairy-linked livelihoods. The report argues that India’s livestock sector contributes nearly 4.5% to the country’s GDP and around 30% of agricultural GDP, while more than 30 million…
MP Targets ‘Milk Capital’ Status with Dairy Push
Madhya Pradesh is accelerating its dairy sector expansion as Chief Minister Mohan Yadav reiterated the state’s ambition to become India’s “Milk Capital” through higher milk production, expanded dairy infrastructure and stronger farmer support systems. According to state government reviews, daily milk procurement in Madhya Pradesh has increased 11% year-on-year to 9.67 lakh kg, while the…
mooMark, Akiba Farm Partner for Dairy Innovation
mooMark Pvt Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Stellapps Technologies, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Japan’s Akiba Farm Holdings to develop premium gelato products and strengthen dairy innovation collaboration between India and Japan. The partnership combines mooMark’s technology-driven and fully traceable dairy supply chain network, spanning more than 42,000 villages across 17…
Philippines Targets 22.4% Jump in Milk Output
The Philippines’ National Dairy Authority (NDA) has expressed strong optimism that the country’s dairy production will increase by 22.4% in 2026, supported by expanded government funding, imported dairy cattle, and rising demand for locally produced milk. NDA Administrator Marcus Antonius Andaya said the country is targeting milk production of 53 million litres in 2026, up…
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…
Dairy Farm Operator Held in Oxytocin Case
A dairy farm operator in Shamshabad, Telangana, has been arrested for allegedly selling restricted oxytocin injections illegally, raising fresh concerns over misuse of veterinary drugs in India’s dairy sector. According to police officials, the accused was caught during a raid conducted by the Special Operations Team (SOT) and local police following specific intelligence inputs regarding…
Punjab Heatwave Raises Cattle Health Concerns
Rising temperatures across Punjab are increasing health risks for dairy cattle, with veterinary experts warning farmers about a sharp rise in constipation and digestive disorders during the peak summer season. Specialists from Punjab Agricultural University’s Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) said cases of impaction and constipation become significantly more common during extreme heat conditions, particularly when…