ICAR and NDDB to Strengthen Research, Innovation, and Extension
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has entered into a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) to enhance collaboration in multidisciplinary research, innovation, and capacity building across the entire dairy sector. The partnership spans key areas including dairy production, processing, and value addition, with a strong emphasis on…
India’s First Glyphosate-Free A2 Ghee from Two Brothers
In a significant development for product quality and consumer trust in the dairy sector, Two Brothers Organic Farms has announced that its A2 cultured ghee has received India’s first glyphosate residue-free certification — a distinction that sets a new benchmark in dairy product safety and purity. The certification, issued by a recognised third-party testing and…
Government Launches Two Key Schemes to Boost Farmers’ Income
In a bid to bolster farmers’ income and rural economic resilience, the government has rolled out two major agricultural support schemes aimed at productivity improvement, market access and inclusive growth across states. The announcements were made as part of ongoing efforts to enhance farmer livelihoods, especially in under-performing regions. The first of the new initiatives…
Dairy sector in AP’s Chittoor district is set for a big leap
Muneppa (65) of Jangala Agraharam village in Palamaner Assembly constituency sits by a forest road leading to the Koundinya Wildlife Sanctuary, watching his eight milch cows and a bull graze at a distance. His day begins at 3 a.m., when he milks his cattle and transports to a nearby collection centre over 20 litres of…
Purabi Dairy Marks Pre-Magh Bihu, Reports Expansion in Assam
Purabi Dairy, operated by the West Assam Milk Producers’ Cooperative Union Ltd (WAMUL) — the largest dairy cooperative in Northeast India — celebrated pre-Magh Bihu at its Panjabari processing plant in Guwahati, reporting a year of notable growth across Assam’s dairy sector. The event highlighted rising milk procurement, a growing cooperative network of dairy societies,…
Ananda Dairy Co-Presents MasterChef India Season
Ananda Dairy Ltd. has joined the upcoming season of MasterChef India as a Co-Presenting Sponsor, reinforcing its brand association with quality, home cooking and nourishment. The sponsorship places the dairy brand alongside other food-centric partners on Sony Entertainment Television’s flagship culinary show, which celebrates India’s rich food heritage and culinary creativity under the campaign “Desh…
Budget 2026–27: Export Push Key for Livestock Growth
The Union Budget 2026–27 is expected to play an important role in shaping the next phase of growth for India’s livestock sector. As the country strengthens its presence in global markets for buffalo meat and seafood, the industry is hoping to see a stronger focus on export support. This includes easier access to international markets,…
World Pays More, Demands More: New Frontier of Dairy Trade
Higher prices, tighter rules and an uncomfortable truth for the industry: without compliance, there is no market The start of 2026 has delivered a signal the global dairy industry cannot afford to ignore. International prices have strengthened decisively. Milk powder values have moved above USD 3,300 per metric ton, even for lower-margin reference products, reshaping expectations…
India-EU Carbon Trade Talks: Why Dairy Is Watching Closely
India and the European Union (EU) are intensifying negotiations on a long-pending Free Trade Agreement (FTA), with the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) at the centre of climate and trade policy discussions. New Delhi is pressing Brussels for flexibility and recognition of its domestic carbon-reduction efforts within the trade deal framework — including its…
Dairy Demand to Spike for Makar Sankranti Festival
As Makar Sankranti approaches, India’s dairy industry — especially in Bihar and neighbouring regions — is gearing up for a significant seasonal surge in demand for milk, curd and related dairy products, driven by the festival’s traditional food customs and rituals. Dairy producers and processors are preparing for higher consumption of staple dairy items like…