MCD, NDDB Join Hands for Delhi Bio-CNG Plants
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) plants that will scientifically process cattle dung from dairies and gaushalas across the national capital, marking a major step towards sustainable dairy waste management and Yamuna rejuvenation. The agreement was…
Banas Dairy to Sow 1 Crore Seedballs in Aravallis
Banas Dairy has announced a major environmental initiative to sow 1 crore (10 million) seedballs across the Aravalli hills as part of a large-scale afforestation drive aimed at rejuvenating one of India’s oldest mountain ranges. The campaign seeks to combat deforestation, restore biodiversity and improve ecological balance by dispersing seedballs containing native tree seeds encased…
Banas Dairy to Set Up Bio-CNG Plant in Dhanpur
Banas Dairy has announced plans to establish a Bio-CNG plant in Dhanpur, Gujarat, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable dairy farming and the circular economy. The project will convert organic waste, primarily cattle dung, into compressed biogas (Bio-CNG), while also producing organic manure as a valuable by-product. The initiative is designed to improve waste management, generate…
Innovation Powers the Next Era of U.S. Dairy
As the United States marks 250 years of its agricultural heritage, the dairy industry is entering a new era driven by innovation, technology and data-led decision-making. According to Dairy Herd, modern dairy farms are combining advanced genetics, precision nutrition, automation, artificial intelligence, robotics and data analytics to improve productivity, animal welfare and sustainability while maintaining…
AI Misinformation Challenges Dairy Industry
The dairy industry is facing a growing battle against misinformation as artificial intelligence accelerates the spread of misleading content about dairy products and farming practices, according to National Dairy Council (NDC) Ireland Chief Executive Zoe Kavanagh. Speaking at the launch of the NDC’s annual report, Kavanagh warned that AI-generated content is making it increasingly difficult…
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…
Heat Stress Threatens Dairy Milk Quality and Farmer Returns
New research from Cornell University has revealed that heat stress affects not only the quantity of milk produced by dairy cows but also its nutritional quality, potentially doubling the economic impact on dairy farmers. An analysis of data from approximately 6.5 million dairy cows across 43 U.S. states between 2007 and 2016 found that rising…
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…
Nestlé Unveils Global Dairy Sustainability Plan
Nestlé has launched its first comprehensive Dairy Plan, outlining a global strategy to strengthen dairy supply chain resilience, reduce emissions, and support sustainable milk production across its operations. The company works with more than 130,000 dairy farmers and over 200 suppliers across more than 40 countries, integrating climate action, farmer livelihoods, animal welfare, nature protection,…