Methane Reduction Crisis: Danish Farmers Halt Bovaer Feed!
Widespread cow health issues and reports of poisoning force producers to defy a mandatory government mandate for the 3-NOP additive. A severe controversy has ignited within the Danish dairy sector after numerous farmers claim the methane-reducing feed additive Bovaer is causing serious health problems in their herds, prompting producers to halt its use despite government mandates. Farmers across the nation, approximately 1,400 of whom began feeding the…
Godrej Agrovet inks Rs 70 cr MoU to expand dairy in Andhra
Godrej Agrovet Limited has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Andhra Pradesh government, committing to an investment of approximately ₹ 70 crore for enhancing dairy processing and value-added product capacity in the state. The MoU, signed in Visakhapatnam in the presence of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Sunil Kataria (MD & CEO…
Parag Milk: Q2 Profit Jumps 56% as New-Age Business Grows
Parag Milk Foods Ltd, one of India’s prominent dairy players, has delivered a strong performance in the second quarter of FY 2025-26 (ended September 30). Consolidated revenue rose by 15.58% year-on-year to ₹1,025.98 crore, up from ₹887.61 crore a year ago. At the same time, net profit surged 56.28% to ₹45.65 crore, up from ₹29.21…
Indian Dairy Outlook: Signs of Strength Amid Challenges
India’s dairy sector is showing a mix of resilience and volatility, as highlighted in Zerodha’s A Glass Half Full for Indian Dairy. The latest quarterly results of listed dairy companies—Hatsun Agro, Heritage Foods, and Dodla Dairy—reflect both the opportunities and pressures shaping the industry. Hatsun Agro emerged the strongest performer with a 17% year-on-year revenue…
NZ Dairy Feature: Farmers Flush with Cash, but Risk Looms
New Zealand dairy farmers are riding high this year: a record $10/kgMS milk payout from Fonterra, coupled with a $3.2 billion capital return after the co-op sold its consumer brands (like Mainland) to Lactalis. But this windfall comes with a caution. The central concern? If farmers reinvest heavily into more production, they risk repeating history:…
How Infrared Imaging Spots Subclinical Mastitis Early
The article describes how infrared thermography (IRT)—a non-invasive imaging method—can accurately screen for subclinical mastitis (SM) in dairy cows by measuring the skin surface temperature of the udder relative to surrounding body parts. In one dataset cited, SM-positive quarters (udder quarters) showed a statistically significant higher udder skin surface temperature (USST) compared with healthy quarters….
Tetra Pak Showcases cost reduction Solutions at Drinktec2025
Tetra Pak, a world-leading food processing and packaging solutions company, is showcasing a portfolio of cutting-edge solutions at Drinktec India 2025 in Mumbai. The exhibit underscores Tetra Pak’s commitment to enabling India’s beverage producers to achieve higher productivity, lower total cost of ownership, and unlock value through technology, sustainability, and design thinking. Key highlights of the…
India’s milk demand to surge further in 2025
India’s milk consumption is poised for further expansion in 2025, buoyed by improving incomes, changing consumption habits and stronger organised dairy infrastructure. According to FAS’s recent Global Agricultural Information Network (GAIN) report, household demand for fluid milk in India is set to reach around 91 million metric tons (MMT) in 2025, up from about 89…
81 tonnes of butter worth Rs 4.21 cr supplied to Aavin found spoiled
The Tamil Nadu Co‑operative Milk Producers’ Federation (Aavin) says it procured 81 tonnes of butter in October to meet festive demand, only for the consignment to be discovered spoiled a few weeks later. The butter, supplied by Kirpa Ram Dairy Private Limited (based in Uttar Pradesh), was valued at ₹4.21 crore. After complaints from staff…
Thailand declares its cow milk 100% safe: Minister
Thailand’s Department of Livestock Development (DLD) has reaffirmed that locally produced cow milk is completely safe and meets international food safety standards. The assurance came amid growing consumer concerns triggered by social media posts questioning milk purity. Livestock Development Minister Thammanat Prompao stated that rigorous monitoring systems are in place at every stage of the…