Dudhsagar Raises Milk Procurement Price by ₹25/kg Fat
Goa-based Dudhsagar Dairy has announced an increase of ₹25 per kg fat in milk procurement prices, providing a significant boost to dairy farmers supplying milk to the cooperative. With the latest revision, the procurement price has risen from ₹805 per kg fat to ₹830 per kg fat. The decision was approved by the dairy’s board…
Arla-DMK Merger Creates Europe’s Dairy Giant
Arla Foods and Germany’s DMK Group are set to complete one of the largest mergers in European dairy history on June 1, 2026, creating Europe’s leading farmer-owned dairy cooperative with more than 11,200 dairy farmers across seven countries, annual revenues exceeding €20 billion and a combined milk pool of 19.4 billion kg. The merger received…
Heatwaves Put India’s Dairy Sector Under Pressure
India’s dairy and poultry sectors are facing mounting challenges as recurring heatwaves and rising temperatures begin to impact livestock productivity, farmer incomes, and rural livelihoods. According to recent reports, heat stress is reducing feed intake, milk production, fertility, and overall animal health, while simultaneously increasing water consumption, cooling expenses, and veterinary costs. The impact is…
Milk Prices Fall Below Costs, Farmers Warn of Crisis
Dairy farmers in the United Kingdom are facing growing financial pressure as farmgate milk prices have fallen below production costs, raising concerns about the long-term viability of family-run dairy farms. According to reports, many producers say current milk prices are insufficient to cover rising expenses for feed, fertilizer, energy, labour and farm operations, leaving margins…
Study Finds Dairy Trans Fats Not Linked to Heart Disease
A new international study has found that naturally occurring trans fats in dairy products such as milk, butter, cheese and yogurt are not associated with an increased risk of heart disease, stroke or type 2 diabetes. Researchers analyzed evidence from 22 studies involving thousands of participants across Europe, Canada and the United States and concluded…
Bengal Cattle Trade Crisis Hits Dairy Economy Ahead of Eid
West Bengal’s cattle trade and rural dairy economy are facing significant disruption ahead of Eid-ul-Adha following stricter enforcement of cattle slaughter regulations and growing uncertainty across livestock markets. According to reports, weekly cattle markets across several districts witnessed a sharp decline in trading activity, with traders, dairy farmers and livestock-dependent workers reporting severe economic stress….
Banas Dairy Raises Procurement Price to ₹860/kg Fat
Banas Dairy has increased its milk procurement price by ₹15 per kg fat, taking the rate from ₹845 to ₹860 per kg fat with effect from May 27, 2026. The decision was announced to support dairy farmers facing rising cattle feed, fodder and livestock maintenance costs. According to Banas Dairy Chairman Shankar Chaudhary, the revised…
Gokul Clarifies Halal Certification Amid Controversy
Maharashtra-based Gokul Milk Union has clarified that its halal certification was obtained in 2018 solely for export purposes and does not impact milk procurement or processing practices for domestic consumers. The clarification came amid controversy and social media discussions questioning the dairy cooperative’s halal certification status. Gokul officials stated that the certification was required to…
MP Fertilizer Prices Surge Ahead of Kharif Season
Madhya Pradesh has announced steep increases in fertilizer prices ahead of the Kharif 2026 season, with the price of key NPK fertilizer grades rising sharply amid global supply disruptions linked to tensions in West Asia. According to revised rates issued by the Madhya Pradesh State Cooperative Marketing Federation, a 50 kg bag of NPK 12:32:16…
Amul Plans ₹800 Crore Expansion in East India
Amul is investing nearly ₹800 crore to strengthen its dairy operations in West Bengal and Assam as part of a major expansion strategy targeting eastern India’s growing dairy market. According to reports, the investment will focus on setting up new milk processing facilities, expanding cold-chain infrastructure and strengthening supply and distribution networks across the two…