Rising Milk Output Sparks Global Dairy Concerns
Global dairy markets are witnessing a surge in milk production driven by expanding herd sizes and higher yields per cow, but this growth is raising concerns over market imbalances, pricing pressure, and sustainability challenges. In the United States, the dairy herd reached 9.615 million cows, up by 204,000 head year-on-year, contributing to higher overall milk…
India’s Dairy Growth Slows Amid Supply Crunch
India’s ₹14 trillion dairy sector is facing a structural demand-supply imbalance, with milk production growth slowing sharply even as demand continues to rise, according to a recent industry report. Over the past 4–5 years, annual milk production growth has dropped from 6–7% (till 2022) to just 3.5–3.8%, signalling a systemic slowdown in the world’s largest…
LPG Crisis Halves Milk Sales for Dairy Farmers
Dairy farmers in Madhya Pradesh are facing severe disruption as an ongoing LPG shortage—linked to global supply tensions—has cut milk sales by nearly 50%, forcing distress selling and operational challenges across the value chain. A ground report from Indore highlights that a typical farm producing around 1,000 litres of milk daily (600 litres own +…
U.S. Milk Boom Driven by Cow Surge
The U.S. dairy sector is witnessing a rapid acceleration in milk production, driven largely by a sharp rise in cow numbers rather than productivity gains. Recent data shows the national herd expanding significantly, with an estimated 211,000 additional cows added over the past year, contributing more than 414 million pounds of extra milk. This herd-led…
Gas Crunch Slows Milk Pouch Production
An ongoing LPG supply crunch has begun to affect milk packaging and distribution in Mumbai, with dairies warning that shortages of gas and packaging materials could disrupt supply if the situation continues. Dairy operators say that pasteurisation requires a continuous supply of fuel such as LPG or piped gas, and the crisis has also…