Productivity Gains Mean Little Without Fair Pay to Farmers
As India commemorates its 79th Independence Day, a moment of profound gratitude and collective reflection on the nation’s remarkable journey, few narratives resonate as powerfully as the transformation of its dairy sector. We went from a country with very little milk to becoming the world leader in dairy. This wasn’t just about making more milk;…
Amul Eyes US Plants to Dodge Rising Duties
Amid escalating U.S. tariffs on Indian exports, prominent FMCG players—including Amul and ITC—are recalibrating their U.S. strategy. Both are evaluating the feasibility of establishing production facilities in third countries or directly in the U.S. to overcome tariff-related hurdles and shield export competitiveness. This move seeks to mitigate the impact of elevated duties and preserve market…
Fermentation & automation steer emerging dairy trends
A new industry scan flags where near-term dairy trade will grow: precision fermentation, automated milking, and data-led farm tools. Precision/cellular platforms are moving from pilot to purchase orders, with the broader cellular agriculture market projected to reach USD 786.74B by 2033 (16.12% CAGR)—and fresh capital still flowing (e.g., Perfect Day’s USD 90M pre-Series E). Cheese…
Cow Milk and New Booths Launched Under Delhi Milk Scheme
The Delhi Milk Scheme (DMS) marked a significant milestone with the launch of new dairy products and the distribution of booth allotment letters at a special event held on 13th August 2025, at the NASC Complex, Pusa, New Delhi. The event was graced by Smt. Alka Upadhyaya, Secretary, Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD)…
UK dairy shaken by worker crisis—food security at risk
A sweeping labour shortage in the UK’s dairy sector is raising alarms over national food security. Arla Foods, the country’s largest dairy cooperative, reports that 84% of dairy farmers now struggle to attract qualified applicants, up from 79% in 2021. Of those surveyed, nearly half (48.6%) find staff retention harder than before the pandemic, while…
Dairy tied to lower cancer & CVD risk: review
A new scoping review, highlighted by EatingWell. from a recent study published in nature , maps evidence across 281 associations between dairy intake and adult health outcomes. The review aggregates findings from studies covering five domains—cardiovascular disease, cancers, body weight, mortality, and other outcomes (incl. type-2 diabetes, bone/joint and cognitive health). Key takeaways with trade…
US trade truce with China: Agri trump card that Beijing holds ?
United States President Donald Trump on Monday extended his trade truce with China for another three months until November 10, pausing the triple-digit import duties that the two countries would have levied on each other’s goods. Trump’s move — “to continue the suspension” of the prohibitive 145% tariff on Chinese goods and keep it at…
Milk Price Goes Up By ₹3 In Jabalpur; Locals Angry Over Hike
In Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, milk vendors abruptly increased milk prices by ₹3 per litre without prior notice or approval, pushing prices from ₹70 to ₹73. The sudden hike sparked outrage among residents, who accused dairy operators of profiteering with little regard for affordability or milk quality. The city houses over 100 dairies producing lakhs of…
Mahayuti Govt Pledges Dairy & Farmer Prosperity — Chavan
Summary At a gathering in Sangli’s Indira Palace Hall, Maharashtra BJP chief Ravindra Chavan reaffirmed the government’s commitment to advancing both farmer welfare and the dairy industry. He highlighted that cooperative-led dairy initiatives, initiated in 2021 across three talukas, now boast 120–130 milk collection centers, collectively handling over 40,000 liters daily. Chavan echoed confidence that,…
NZ Braces for Dairy Storage Crunch as China Keeps Buying
Insight Focus Chinese WMP demand lifts prices amid low stocks and storage scramble. NZ non-Fonterra supply jumps, market share pushing above 30%. EU SMP exports face tightening from Algerian tender despite FX challenges. US trade volatility raises risk premiums. NZ Milk Collections Surge NZ June milk collections rose 17.8% year over year to 24 million…