Australian Farmers Cautious as EU Trade Deal Nears
Australia’s agricultural community is on edge as a free trade agreement with the European Union (EU) nears finalisation after years of stalled negotiations. The pact — expected to be signed within weeks — could reshape market access, but farmers worry about increased imports and competition from Europe’s large-scale producers. Negotiators from Australia and the EU…
Mastitis Costs Dairy Farms Big Money
UK & Global Dairy Farms — Dairy mastitis — the inflammation of a cow’s udder — imposes significant economic losses on dairy operations worldwide, prompting experts to urge producers to calculate true costs on their own farms rather than relying on simple estimates. According to dairy health specialists, mastitis carries both direct costs (treatment, medicine,…
SA Dairy Hit by FMD; Losses Top R1 Billion
South Africa’s dairy sector is reeling from a widespread Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak, with losses already exceeding R1 billion as export markets tighten and production suffers. The highly contagious viral disease has been confirmed across all nine provinces, prompting neighbouring countries such as Zambia, Botswana and Namibia to restrict imports of South African milk and…
Kerala Sets Goal for 2031 Self-Sufficiency in Milk, Eggs & Meat
Kerala has announced an ambitious plan to achieve self-sufficiency in the production of milk, eggs and meat by 2031, as part of its broader Vision 2031 development framework, state officials said. The dairy, poultry and livestock sectors are being strengthened through targeted interventions to reduce reliance on imports and meet local demand from within the…
Gopalak Farms Hits Rs 36 Lakhs in Six Months
Three childhood friends have turned a passion for pure dairy into Gopalak Farms, a premium direct-to-consumer (D2C) dairy and wellness brand specialising in authentic A2 bilona ghee using traditional Vedic methods. Since its full commercial launch in September 2025, the startup has already generated ₹36 lakhs in revenue in just six months — a strong…
US Dairy Exports Near Record in 2025
U.S. dairy exports surged sharply in calendar year 2025, with total export value hitting approximately $9.51 billion, a 15 % increase over 2024 and just below the 2022 record of $9.55 billion. Strong global demand underpinned the near-record performance, underscoring the United States’ expanding role in international dairy markets. Total U.S. dairy export volume reached…
DKMUL Boosts Milk Producer Incentives by Rs1 per Litre
The Dakshina Kannada Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union Ltd. (DKMUL) has approved a special additional incentive of ₹1 per litre of milk for its member producer societies to support dairy farmers through the summer months, effective February 21 to May 31, 2026. This incentive aims to mitigate the impact of green and dry fodder shortages and…
Gokul Hikes Buffalo Milk Price by Rs 2 per litre
Gokul Dairy has announced a retail price increase of ₹2 per litre for its full-cream buffalo milk, taking the price from ₹74 to ₹76 per litre with effect from February 21, 2026. The move comes amid rising input and procurement costs for milk producers and after a period of relatively stable retail prices. According to…
NY Dairy Research Funding Push
New York dairy farmers and industry advocates are calling on state lawmakers to boost funding for Cornell University’s PRO-Dairy research program ahead of the 2026–27 budget. The program — crucial for helping farms improve herd health, business practices and nutrient management — hasn’t seen a funding increase since 2014, and the governor’s current budget proposal…
New Evidence of Early Goat & Sheep Dairy in Human History
Archaeological scientists have uncovered compelling evidence indicating that goats and sheep were being milked by humans much earlier than previously confirmed, offering fresh insights into the deep history of dairy consumption and pastoralism. Analysis of ancient ceramic residues from archaeological sites in eastern Africa and southeastern Europe reveals milk fats and proteins associated with caprines…