Embryo Strategy Drives Shift to Holsteins
A U.S. dairy is rapidly reshaping its herd by using IVF embryo technology to replace Jersey cows with Holsteins, responding to changing market signals that increasingly favour higher milk volume production over component-focused systems. The strategy allows the farm to accelerate genetic transition by implanting Holstein embryos into existing cows, avoiding the slower process of…
India Dairy Exports Rise, But Potential Untapped
India’s dairy export sector is witnessing rapid growth, yet it remains significantly under-leveraged despite the country being the world’s largest milk producer. With annual milk production exceeding 230 million tonnes, India exports only a small fraction of its output, as the majority is consumed domestically, highlighting a structural imbalance between production and global trade participation….
Dodla Dairy Expands with Bihar Plant Move
Dodla Dairy Limited has strengthened its eastern India expansion strategy with its wholly owned subsidiary, HR Food Processing Pvt Ltd, securing 7.15 acres (311,333 sq ft) of land in Bihar for setting up a new dairy manufacturing facility. The land, located in the Dumaria industrial area of the Motipur cluster, has been allotted on a…
Lumpy Disease Panic Hits Tripura Dairy Belt
An outbreak of Lumpy Skin Disease has triggered widespread panic among dairy farmers in Sepahijala district of Tripura, particularly in Dakshin Charilam, where multiple cattle deaths have been reported. The situation has raised serious concerns among farmers, who allege that delayed or inadequate veterinary intervention has worsened the crisis. According to reports, the fast-spreading disease…
₹3,000 Cr Dairy MoUs Signed in UP
Uttar Pradesh has secured fresh investments of over ₹3,000 crore in the dairy sector with the signing of 59 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) at a high-profile conclave in Lucknow, aimed at strengthening dairy infrastructure, boosting production capacity and promoting private sector participation across the value chain. (AgriMoon) The investments are expected to generate more than…
UK Dairy Faces Price Pressure Amid Milk Surge
The UK dairy sector entered 2026 under significant pressure as rising milk production across domestic and global markets created an oversupply situation, weighing heavily on prices and farmer margins, according to the latest Q1 2026 dairy market review by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board. GB milk deliveries have remained consistently above prior-year levels, with…
KMF Milk Collection Rises Despite Heat Surge
In a notable deviation from typical summer trends, the Karnataka Milk Federation has recorded a sharp rise in milk procurement even as temperatures climb across the state, signaling improved resilience in Karnataka’s dairy supply chain. The increase comes despite seasonal challenges that usually suppress milk yields, such as heat stress and fodder constraints, which had…
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…