NDRI Issues Winter Advisory to Protect Cattle and Milk Yield
With record-low temperatures, limited sunshine, fog and cold winds sweeping northern India, the National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI) has issued a winter advisory for dairy farmers to protect cattle and sustain milk production. Officials warn that harsh winter conditions — especially during the peak lactation period for cattle that calved in October–November — can lower…
IT Raids Fake Dairy & Oil Firms; Bogus Billing Suspected
Income Tax Department launched a major crackdown on 12 companies across Delhi, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh suspected of fake billing in dairy, ghee, vegetable oil, and whey protein. Investigations revealed suspicious end-of-year transactions, round figures, and TDS irregularities, possibly involving crores of rupees. The probe follows FDA input on adulteration and may expand to other…
India Registers Karan Fries — A New High-Yield Dairy Breed
India has officially registered Karan Fries, a new synthetic cow breed developed by scientists at the National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal, designed to combine high milk productivity with resilience to Indian climates — a development that could significantly boost the country’s dairy sector. Karan Fries is a crossbred cattle breed created by systematically breeding…
We’re in survival mode’: The milk price crisis draining dairy farms
When Adam and Lucy Johnstone took over a dairy farm in the south-west of Scotland two years ago, they were able to make a comfortable profit from the milk produced from their herd of 60 cows. But over the last three months the price they receive for each litre of milk from dairy giant Arla…
WHO Issues Global Call for Data on Fatty Acid Composition of Bovine Milk
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a public call for data on the fatty acid composition of bovine milk, seeking comprehensive global information on the types and amounts of fatty acids — including butyric acid (C4:0) and ruminant trans-fatty acids (R-TFAs) — in whole milk, milk powder and milk fats. This data initiative, open…
Mondelez India Cuts Ad Budget as Profits Collapse in FY25
Mondelez India Foods Ltd., the maker of Cadbury Dairy Milk, Oreo, 5 Star and other confectionery brands, reported a sharp plunge in profitability in fiscal year 2025, prompting a reduction in advertising and promotional expenditure amidst rising costs and margin pressure. According to company filings, Mondelez India’s net profit collapsed by over 99% to approximately…
5 Year Budget Plan to Make Indian Dairy Global Leader in 2047
I recently moderated a key session on India Dairy Vision 2047 at the TPCI’s International Dairy Processing Conference 2026, gaining valuable insights from panellists. This led to me developing policy recommendations for the upcoming Budget 2026-2027. Hard Realities faced by dairy even after 78 years of independence India’s dairy journey in the 20th century, under the visionary leadership of Dr…
Heritage Foods Seeks Policy Support for Dairy in FY 27 budget
Heritage Foods Ltd., a leading organised dairy company, has appealed to the government for targeted policy support in the Union Budget 2026–27 to accelerate growth in India’s organised dairy sector. Citing the positive impact of September 2025’s GST rationalisation on dairy products — which has encouraged consumers to shift toward high-protein, health-focused products such as…
20% Drop in Nitrogen Fertiliser Use on Dairy Farms
Dairy farms in New Zealand have recorded a roughly 20% reduction in nitrogen fertiliser use over the past few years, reflecting a combination of regulatory limits, higher input prices and changes in farm management practices. According to a report by the Fertiliser Association of New Zealand, mandatory reporting on fertiliser use and an annual cap…
Protect Cattle from Cold Wave, Expert Urges Dairy Owners
As severe cold and dense fog continue across Punjab, livestock experts from Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU) have issued urgent guidelines for dairy owners to protect cattle from cold-induced stress and health risks. The advisory comes amid reports that unusually low night temperatures and persistent fog are impacting animal well-being and…