India Slaps 30% Duty on US Pulses; Trade Talks Feel Strain
India has quietly imposed a 30 % tariff on pulses imported from the United States — including key crops like yellow peas and lentils — in what officials present as a protective trade measure for domestic agriculture and farmers. This duty, which came into effect from November 1, 2025, marks a retaliatory step after earlier…
High-Oleic Soybeans Could Transform Dairy Feed & Milk Quality
New research shows that feeding high-oleic soybeans to dairy cows can both improve milk composition and cut feed costs, offering a promising feed strategy for producers amid rising input prices. This discovery from scientists and dairy operators in Michigan, USA highlights how plant-based feed innovations can directly impact dairy economics and sustainability. Farmers have long…
Amul Dairy Records ₹14,099 Cr Turnover, 9.2% Growth
The Kaira District Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union Ltd (Amul Dairy) reported a turnover of ₹14,099 crore in FY25, marking a 9.2 % year-on-year growth, according to figures announced at its 79th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Anand. The cooperative, which works with over 7 lakh milk producers, continues to demonstrate strong financial and operational momentum…
Hi-Tech dairy plant to be commissioned in Namakkal in February
A hi-tech dairy plant, that is upcoming in Namakkal at a cost of ₹89.28 crore, will be commissioned next month (February) and the trial run of the plant has begun. The Namakkal Aavin that was bifurcated from Salem Aavin in December 2018 has 537 village-level dairy cooperative societies (DCS), of which 504 are functional. As there is…
Kerala Milk Output Up by 10 Lakh Litres, Minister Says
Kerala’s **total milk production has climbed by approximately 10 lakh litres per day, the state’s Animal Husbandry Minister announced during the ongoing State Ksheera Sangamam dairy expo, highlighting growth in the state’s dairy output as cooperative and farm activities expand. The surge was revealed alongside extensive display of dairy innovations and support services aimed at…
Jallikattu Bull-Taming Fest Draws Large Crowds Near Tirupati
Traditional Jallikattu-style cattle taming events — known locally as Pasuvula Panduga — drew hundreds of youth and spectators from Andhra Pradesh and neighbouring states near Tirupati and across Chittoor district this week, becoming one of the major attractions of the Kanuma / Sankranti festival celebrations. Organised in villages such as Pullayyagaripalle in Chandragiri and Anupalli,…
Dairy Protein Value Index Slips as South America Exports Shift
The Dairy Protein Value Index posted a modest decline in mid-December, highlighting subtle but meaningful shifts in South American dairy exports that continue to shape global protein markets — including pricing dynamics felt across the United States. According to the latest data from South Dairy Trade (SDT), the Dairy Protein Value Index stood at 13.65 for the period December 1–15, 2025, down slightly from 13.71 recorded during November…
Kerala Urged to Prepare for Modi’s White Revolution 2.0 Push
Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying George Kurian has called on Kerala’s dairy farmers and cooperatives to prepare for the government’s “Second White Revolution” initiative, emphasising the shift from volume-only production to quality, value addition and market competitiveness. He made these remarks during the inauguration of the NDDB-Milma Food Testing Laboratory…
Budget 2026 Focus as Input Costs Squeeze Food & Dairy FMCG Margins
As the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector enters 2026, persistent input cost pressures — including key dairy and food inputs — are exerting sustained margin stress, keeping companies’ attention firmly on the upcoming Union Budget 2026–27. Despite easing headline inflation, several industry leaders are urging policy support to help manage supply-side cost inflation and improve…
Real California Milk Excelerator Boosts Dairy Brand Innovation
The Real California Milk Excelerator, run by the California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) in partnership with innovation firm VentureFuel, has once again put the spotlight on dairy innovation by supporting emerging and growth-stage dairy brands that use real California milk to meet evolving consumer needs for protein, clean labels, sustainability and indulgence. The program combines…