Abbott’s Project Ksheersagar boosts milk by 55%
Abbott’s CSR initiative Project Ksheersagar, launched with TechnoServe, has reached around 12,000 dairy farmers across Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. Through improved practices, infrastructure support, and training, the program claims to have increased milk production by 55 percent and doubled farmer incomes, while lowering veterinary costs by 60 percent. Industry Insights (Dairy Focus):…
Sangam Dairy wins contract to supply ghee to TTD
Sangam Dairy has been officially selected to supply cow ghee to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) for the preparation of the sacred Srivari Prasadam. A flag-off and pooja ceremony marked the beginning of this partnership. This milestone reflects Sangam’s commitment to quality, tradition, and its deep connection with its farmer base since 1977. This moment marks…
NIAB’s affordable device for on-site detection of somatic cells in milk
NIAB’s Low-Cost Device Promises Safer Milk to Every Household, Strengthens AMR Control, and Enhances Consumer ProtectionBRIC-National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB), Hyderabad, has developed QuantM, a and affordable device for on-site detection of somatic cells in milk. It addresses a critical need in India’s dairy sector by enabling rapid, low-cost, and accurate milk quality monitoring.Somatic cell…
Aavin may face GST notice for not cutting milk prices
Despite the GST on many dairy products being slashed from 12 % to 5 %, Tamil Nadu’s state-owned dairy cooperative Aavin has not yet reduced the prices of its products. This has sparked public criticism and political pressure, as rival cooperatives like Amul and Nandini have already passed on the benefit to consumers. Sources confirmed…
Bangla dairy prices stay same despite GST cut
The Central government has reduced the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on all milk products under its latest tax reform. However, prices of milk products sold by Bangla Dairy in parts of West Bengal, including North 24 Parganas, have not yet come down and consumers continue to purchase these products at old rates, despite dealers…
USDA to Launch Quarterly U.S. Milk Production Survey
On September 24, 2025, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) announced it will initiate its quarterly Milk Production survey. The exercise will collect data from roughly 4,500 milk producers nationwide to quantify herd size, milk output, and on-farm utilization. The results will be published October 22, 2025, in the Milk Production…
Delhi GST Cut Slashes Dairy Prices by 6–12%
The Delhi government’s recent GST rate revisions reduce taxes on essential items including dairy—milk, paneer, ghee, butter, UHT milk—making them 6–12 percent cheaper. While consumers benefit immediately, the move promises ripple effects across the dairy value chain: increased consumption, higher sales volumes, and improved farmer incomes. Industry Insights (Dairy Focus): The newly announced GST cuts…
GCMMF Pledges ₹10,000 Cr to Expand Dairy & Food Capacity
The Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), better known as the parent of the Amul brand, has announced an ambitious plan to invest ₹10,000 crore over the next two to three years. The capital will be channelled into building 10–12 new plants covering dairy, ice cream, and food product lines to bolster processing capacities and…
Sirsa Dairy Farmers Hit by Sudden Milk Buyer Exit
Farmers in Sirsa (along with those in neighbouring Punjab and Rajasthan) are reeling following the abrupt withdrawal of a private milk collection firm which had for years been a major buyer of their milk. The company had encouraged these farmers since 2004 to invest in dairy: building sheds, buying animals, and taking bank loans. In…
Banas Dairy Pledges 30% Methane Cut in Major Climate Push
Banas Dairy, Asia’s largest dairy cooperative, has launched a major initiative called the Banas Methane Management Program (BMMP) to cut methane emissions from its herd of 3 million cattle by up to 30% annually. It is doing this in partnership with climate-tech firm eVerse.AI, which provides technologies for livestock monitoring and methane measurement. The program…