Challenging dairy year ahead-Teagasc Ireland
Weaker milk prices, elevated costs and global market uncertainty mean that Irish dairy farmers are facing into a more challenging year in 2026. That’s according to Dr. Emma Dillon, Senior Research Officer and Economist with the Teagasc National Farm Survey who addressed the recent Teagasc Outlook 2026 Conference, and presented a paper co-authored with Trevor Donnellan,…
3 Dairy Licences Suspended In Ghee Adulteration in Indore
In a decisive move against food adulteration, district administration and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) suspended three dairy licences after detecting largescale irregularities in ghee manufacturing and sale in Indore. Officials said once investigation is completed, case will be filed before competent court. Action followed inspection at Palda-based Shri Ram Milk Food & Dairy Industries…
USDA’s $12B Relief Includes $50M for Dairy Risk Mgmt
President Donald J. Trump alongside U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent, Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman (AR), Senator Deb Fischer (NE), Senator John Hoeven (ND), Representative Austin Scott (GA), and farmers from Arkansas, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Texas today announced the U.S. Department…
India’s dairy sector enters a decisive decade
While going through the agenda of this upcoming dairy event “International Dairy Processing Conference (IDPC) 2026” curated by TPCi, I found the choice of sessions extremely relevant and timely for the Indian dairy sector. This prompted me to curate a series of deep-dive articles around these themes, aimed at drawing practical insights for the benefit…
Telangana Dairy Cooperative to Boost Milk Procurement to 6 Lakh LPD
The Telangana State Dairy Development Cooperative Federation Ltd (TDDCF) has unveiled plans to significantly raise milk procurement to about 6 lakh litres per day, up from its current level of around 4 lakh litres — a move aimed at strengthening the cooperative’s supply base and market presence in the state. Addressing stakeholders at a national…
Fodder Policy Urged as a Catalyst for India’s Dairy Growth
As India maintains its position as the world’s largest milk producer, industry leaders and policymakers are urging a comprehensive fodder policy to address what many analysts now call a structural bottleneck for sustainable dairy sector growth. Chronic shortages of green and dry fodder — often ranging between 11–32% for green and over 20% for dry…
Zisk 2026 Dairy Forecast: Where Profits Will Be Won and Lost
The latest Zisk projections for 2026 highlight a complex landscape for global dairy profitability — a year where not all producers will share equally in financial success. While many operators expect a profitable year ahead, the dynamics of milk pricing, cost control, risk management and component values will determine who gains and who falls behind….
India’s Top Dairy Brands Shaping Milk, Curd & Paneer Demand
India’s dairy aisle continues to be dominated by a mix of legacy cooperatives and rapid-growth private players that shape how consumers buy everyday dairy products — from fresh milk and curd to paneer, ghee and specialty offerings. As demand evolves towards quality, hygiene and value-added formats, these brands stand out for reach, innovation and consumer…
TN Minister Urges Farmers to Adopt Tech for Value Addition in Dairy
In Coimbatore this week, Tamil Nadu’s Minister for Milk and Dairy Development, Mano Thangaraj, called on dairy farmers to embrace modern technologies to boost productivity and value addition across the sector. The appeal came at a three-day dairy innovation exhibition where government officials, industry players and producers gathered to explore emerging tools and methods aimed…
Listen to the Farm, Not the Farmer—The New Productivity Lens
India’s dairy sector, valued at nearly $30 billion, has reached a point where incremental changes will not deliver the next breakthrough. For decades, improvement programs have focused on what farmers say they need — more subsidies, more schemes, more training modules. But a new thinking is emerging: productivity will improve only when we start listening…