Will Kerala Milk Prices Rise Despite GST Cuts?
Kerala’s MILMA cooperatives may raise milk prices by up to ₹ 6 per litre, despite recent GST rate cuts. According to Mathrubhumi reporting, the MILMA Chairman has defended the potential increase, pointing to sharply rising input costs such as cattle feed, packaging, and transport. While the GST rationalisation is expected to ease some tax burden…
Ireland’s National Dairy Conference: Preparing for 2025
Teagasc has called dairy farmers, industry leaders, and policy-makers to its annual National Dairy Conference to “Prepare for the Year Ahead.” The event is expected to set the tone for Ireland’s dairy direction in 2025, covering critical themes such as sustainability, profitability, and innovation. Speakers will include leading researchers, farmers with on-the-ground experience, and business…
Unesco Recognizeds dairy coopeartive as Intangible Cultural Heritage
The global agribusiness community, particularly the international dairy sector, is celebrating the monumental decision by UNESCO to designate the cooperative model as part of the world’s intangible cultural heritage. This formal recognition validates the profound and enduring societal value of these member-owned, democratic enterprises. While the inclusion spans diverse industries, from specialized farming like cranberries to the foundational…
U.S. Senate OKs Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act — Dairy Cheers
A bipartisan moment in Washington has been welcomed by the dairy sector with full force. The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, which would restore whole and 2% milk options in public-school cafeterias, sailed through the U.S. Senate with unanimous support and now moves to the House for debate. The legislation reverses a decade-old cafeteria…
Study Finds Uranium in Breast Milk of Mothers in Bihar
In a deeply concerning study carried out by the Mahavir Cancer Sansthan in Patna and AIIMS-New Delhi, researchers detected uranium in breast milk samples from mothers in six districts of Bihar — namely Bhojpur, Samastipur, Begusarai, Khagaria, Katihar, and Nalanda. The mothers in the study, aged between 17 and 35, showed uranium (U-238) in every…
Regional dairy firms surge as GST cuts reshape sector
A sweeping rationalisation of GST rates on dairy products is emerging as a quiet but powerful tailwind for India’s organised dairy sector. Under reforms introduced at the 56th GST Council meeting, most dairy items will now attract either zero or just 5% GST, bringing down the tax burden significantly. This shift is expected to be…
Punjab bets big on goat cheese to boost farmers’ income
Punjab’s Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU) is entering the premium cheese space by launching goat cheese (“chèvre”) production, a first for the state. The College of Dairy & Food Science Technology is developing a range of cheeses — from mozzarella and feta to ricotta and chèvre — with scientific precision, turning…
Dairy farmer revives practice of keeping calves with mothers
At most, traditional dairy farms calves are separated from their mothers within 24 hours of their birth. It allows farmers to collect the milk that the calves would naturally drink and sell it to be made into dairy products. But one farmer in the south of Scotland is pioneering an unconventional method of commercial dairy…
Progressive dairy body gives 50 buffaloes to flood-hit farmers
In a heartening act of solidarity, the Progressive Dairy Farmers Association has distributed 50 buffaloes to dairy farmers in flood-affected areas, aiming to help restore their livelihoods. The initiative was part of a broader relief effort to support rural communities struggling after severe flooding. According to reports, these buffaloes will be handed over to farmers…
Do cows really “love” jazz? What science says
A trending Times of India piece asks: Do cows really love jazz? The story isn’t about bovines having human musical taste — rather, it highlights growing scientific interest in how certain types of calming sound can help dairy animals feel more relaxed. Researchers point out that the gentle rhythms and slow tempos often found in…