IIM Graduate Builds ₹43 Crore Rural Dairy Enterprise
An IIM graduate who chose to return to his village instead of pursuing a conventional corporate career has built a dairy-focused agribusiness generating annual revenues of approximately ₹43 crore, highlighting the growing potential of rural entrepreneurship in India. According to reports, the entrepreneur leveraged modern dairy farming practices, value-chain integration, and direct market linkages to…
New Zealand Milk Output Reaches Record High
New Zealand’s dairy sector is on track for record milk production in 2026, driven by strong global dairy prices, improved farm profitability, and expanding herd numbers. According to industry and USDA forecasts, national milk output is expected to reach approximately 22.1 million metric tonnes, the highest level on record. Average farmgate milk prices are currently…
South Korea Dairy Sector Balances Quality and Efficiency
South Korea’s dairy industry is demonstrating how technology, milk quality incentives, and efficiency-focused management can support profitability in a challenging production environment. Insights shared by Michigan State University Extension following a visit to Youngmin Farm in Pyeongtaek-si highlighted a family-owned operation milking 65 Holstein cows using an automated robotic milking system, with electronic identification tags…
Heat Stress Found to Cut Milk Quality and Yield
New research from Cornell University has revealed that heat stress affects dairy farmers more severely than previously understood by reducing not only milk production but also the fat and protein content of milk. Analyzing data from approximately 6.5 million cows and around 120 million milk production records across the United States between 2007 and 2016,…
Swiss-Led Group to Invest $100M in Vietnam Dairy Plant
A Swiss-led investor consortium headed by Swiss Asia Partner SA has announced plans to invest approximately US$100 million in the Be Milk dairy manufacturing plant in Tay Ninh Province, Vietnam, marking a significant boost to the country’s dairy processing sector. The project will be developed in two phases through a partnership and franchise agreement with…
Telangana to Supply Vijaya Milk to 27 Lakh Students
The Telangana government has announced plans to provide Vijaya Dairy milk to more than 27 lakh students studying in government schools and anganwadis as part of its broader nutrition and education welfare initiatives. Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka reviewed the proposal during a high-level meeting with Animal Husbandry Minister Vakiti Srihari and senior officials,…
Organic Dairying Gains Attention in Ireland
Ireland is seeing growing interest in organic dairying as farmers explore production systems that offer lower environmental impact, potential lifestyle benefits, and access to expanding organic food markets. According to Teagasc, organic dairy farming is emerging as an alternative for producers seeking to reduce reliance on conventional inputs while meeting increasing consumer demand for sustainably…
Europe’s Largest Dairy Farm Expands Circular Growth
DN AGRAR Group, Romania’s leading integrated agrifood company and Europe’s largest milk producer, has unveiled an ambitious investment plan through 2030 aimed at doubling milk production while strengthening its circular agriculture model. Operating five large-scale farms with more than 18,000 cattle, over 10,000 hectares of farmland, and annual milk production exceeding 70 million litres, the…
US Dairy Heifer Shortage Raises Supply Concerns
The US dairy industry is facing a growing replacement heifer shortage, raising concerns about future milk supply growth despite current record milk production levels. Recent industry reports indicate that dairy heifer inventories have fallen to historically low levels, with replacement heifers expected to calve totaling approximately 2.5 million head—the lowest since USDA began tracking the…
Climate Change Threatens Milk Quality and Output
Climate change is emerging as a growing threat not only to the quantity of milk produced worldwide but also to overall dairy productivity, despite significant investments in cooling technologies and farm adaptation measures. New research analyzing data from more than 130,000 dairy cows across Israel over a 12-year period found that a single day of…