India’s Dairy Sector Faces U.S. Heat Over Non-Tariff Barriers
The U.S. National Trade Estimate Report has raised concerns over India’s non-tariff barriers (NTBs) affecting agricultural imports, particularly in the dairy sector. These NTBs include stringent sanitary and phytosanitary standards, labeling requirements, and certification processes that the U.S. argues hinder market access for its dairy products. India defends these measures as essential for safeguarding public…
MP Cabinet approves new cow-shelter policy
A cabinet meeting headed by CM Mohan Yadav on Tuesday was mainly attributed to a new policy on cow shelters and milk production. On April 13, a state-level Gopal Sammelan (conference of cooperative milk producers) will be held in Bhopal in the presence of Union home minister Amit Shah. It is expected that an MoU…
China has banned reconstituted milk in sterilized milk
China has officially banned the use of reconstituted milk in the production of sterilized milk under the latest revision of its national food safety standards, aiming to enhance dairy product quality and support the development of the domestic dairy industry. The revision, among 50 new standards and nine amendments issued concerning national food safety, will…
India eyes WTO-safe measures to protect dairy from US impact
India plans to use World Trade Organization (WTO)-safe non-tariff barriers (NTBs) to shield its dairy sector from U.S. market access as part of the ongoing bilateral trade negotiations aimed at more than doubling two-way commerce to 500 billion dollars by 2030, a senior government official said. “Some items like dairy will be caught in NTBs…
Bengaluru Haveri Milk Union hikes milk procuring price
In response to the growing discontent among milk producers, the Haveri District Milk Producers Union (Havemul) has decided to increase the price of milk. The union has announced a hike of ₹2.50 per litre. It will now pay ₹33 for cow’s milk and ₹45.50 for buffalo’s milk, increasing from the previous prices of ₹30.50 and…
Business Prospects of Bovine IVF and Dairy Genetics in India
The dairy industry has long been a pillar of rural economies throughout India’s enormous and varied agricultural environment. With over 300 million cows and buffaloes nationwide, dairy farming is an important sector that supports millions of farmers. However, issues with milk yield, genetic quality, disease control, and herd management techniques have historically hampered the sector’s…
Cooperative university to power dairy sector-Meenesh Shah
In a historic move set to redefine the future of India’s cooperative landscape, the Government of India has announced the establishment of Tribhuvan Sahkari University (TSU) — the country’s first dedicated university for cooperative education The Government’s belief in the power of cooperatives in rural development and nation-building has led to pathbreaking initiatives under the…
Denmark’s Arla plans dairy tie-up with Germany’s DMK
Denmark’s Arla Foods plans to merge with smaller German rival DMK Group to form Europe’s biggest dairy cooperative owned by more than 12,000 farmers, the two companies said in a joint statement on Tuesday. The merged entity will carry the Arla name, and Peder Tuborgh, current Arla CEO, will become head of the company, which…
Quality over cost: New-age dairy brands on the rise
The growing demand for preservative-free and traceable dairy products, coupled with the adoption of quick commerce and direct-to-consumer (D2C) models, is fuelling the rise of new-age dairy brands. These startups are not only expanding rapidly but also attracting significant investor interest. In the past year alone, around nine dairy startups raised funding, with 5-6 brands such as…
Milking the market: Aavin aims for 65% share in five years
Aavin, Tamil Nadu’s government-run dairy cooperative, has set an ambitious goal to expand its market share to 65 per cent over the next five years, up from its current level of over 50 per cent. This target is driven by rising consumer demand and enhanced milk procurement strategies. Over the past three years, Aavin has…