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…
Vidarbha’s Dairy Renaissance Powers Rural, Women-Led Growth
In Vidarbha, dairy is no longer just a sideline crop; it’s becoming the backbone of the rural economy, driven by an unlikely trio: women, science, and fodder innovation. Historically dominated by cotton and citrus, the region is now undergoing a structural shift. Women are at the heart of this transformation — they’re not just helping…
India Stands Firm Against Dairy Sector Opening to Foreign Players
New Delhi will not capitulate to US demands for opening India’s markets to the American dairy industry with agricultural issues featuring among vexed subjects in the bilateral trade treaty negotiations, even as talks reach the much-anticipated culminating point. Experts support the government’s strong stand that has recently been reiterated by Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal. “The…
Heritage Foods sets benchmark in governance and accountability
Heritage Foods is emerging as a benchmark for ethical governance in India’s rapidly growing food and dairy space, according to a recent Economic Times report. As consumer scrutiny intensifies, the company’s governance practices — centered on transparency, fairness, and farmer welfare — are increasingly seen as a model for responsible business in food. At the…
Kerala validates herbal treatment for mastitis in cattle
Researchers in Kerala have gained scientific validation for ethno-veterinary medicines to treat mastitis in dairy cattle, according to reports. The effort was led by the Milma cooperative (Kerala Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation), which launched eight herbal formulations after five years of research. Among those formulations is Masticure, specifically designed to target mastitis. These herbal medicines,…
EU milk output at 161.8 million tonnes in 2024
According to Eurostat, farm production of raw milk in the European Union reached 161.8 million tonnes in 2024 — up by 0.9 million tonnes from 2023 and up by 12.1 million tonnes since 2014. Out of that total, roughly 150.8 million tonnes were delivered to dairies, where they were used to produce dairy products. Specifically,…