Climate Change Hits India’s Milk Production
India’s dairy sector is facing growing challenges from climate change, with rising temperatures and prolonged heat stress significantly reducing milk production and threatening the livelihoods of millions of dairy farmers, according to a report published by The Hindu. Research cited in the report shows that heat stress can reduce milk yields by 10–30% during the…
Manipur Speeds Up Dairy Modernisation Drive
Manipur is accelerating efforts to modernise its dairy sector as local milk production continues to fall significantly short of consumer demand, prompting the Manipur Milk Producers’ Cooperative Union Limited (MMPCU) to strengthen production and processing capacity. Speaking during the Cooperative Week celebrations and the “AI & Technology Day” brand promotion programme at the Manipur Dairy…
Assam Targets 10 Lakh Litres of Daily Milk Output
Assam has set an ambitious target of producing 10 lakh litres of milk per day as part of a major push to strengthen the state’s dairy sector, enhance rural livelihoods and reduce dependence on milk imports from other states. Announcing the initiative, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the government is expanding support for dairy…
Tripura Becomes Northeast’s No. 2 Milk Producer
Tripura has emerged as the second-largest milk producer in Northeast India, reflecting significant progress in dairy development, veterinary care and livestock services, according to Animal Resource Development and Fisheries Minister Sudhangshu Das. Speaking at a programme in Agartala, the minister said the state’s sustained investments in dairy infrastructure, animal healthcare and scientific livestock management have…
MP to Offer Subsidised Cows to Ladli Behna Women
The Madhya Pradesh Government is set to launch a new scheme to provide cows at subsidised rates to beneficiaries of its flagship Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana, aiming to boost milk production while strengthening women’s economic empowerment. Announcing the proposal, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Animal Husbandry and Dairying Lakhan Patel said he has requested…
El Niño, Inflation Test Brazil’s Dairy Market
Brazil’s dairy industry is entering the second half of 2026 amid mounting pressure from El Niño, inflation and elevated imports, creating a challenging environment for both producers and processors, according to Rabobank. While profitability improved during the first half of the year, with net income per cow per day rising from R$23.30 in January to…
Weak Monsoon May Push Up Milk Prices
A weak 2026 southwest monsoon is emerging as a potential inflation risk for India’s dairy sector, with industry experts warning that lower rainfall could reduce fodder availability, raise feed costs and eventually push up milk prices. According to The Economic Times, the dairy industry is already witnessing selective milk price increases, while concerns are mounting…
Growing Milk Supplies Weigh on Global Dairy Markets
Abundant milk production is placing downward pressure on global dairy prices, with analysts warning that expanding supplies could keep markets bearish in the months ahead. According to the latest USDA Milk Production Report, May 2026 milk production in the top 24 U.S. dairy states rose 2.4% year-on-year to 19.8 billion pounds, while average production reached…
Dairy HIGH2 Finds Way to Cut Nitrogen Use
New findings from the Dairy HIGH2 research program in Australia suggest dairy farmers may be able to significantly reduce synthetic nitrogen fertilizer use without sacrificing pasture growth or milk production. Led by the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) and Dairy Australia, the $6.5 million Dairy HIGH2 partnership—extended in 2025 with an additional $1.2 million investment—is…
Tripura, NDDB Join Hands for Dairy Growth
Tripura has signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) and the Gomati Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union Limited (GCMPUL) to accelerate cooperative dairy development and support the national vision of White Revolution 2.0. The agreement was signed at the New Secretariat in Agartala in the presence of Chief Minister…