79th Independence day celebrated by TGDDCF at Raviryal
79TH Independence day was celebrated at Mega Dairy,Raviryal in grand way. Mr.K.Chandrashekhar Reddy,IAS., Managing Director,TGDDCF and Chairman,Sri.Gutha Amith Reddy unfurled the flag marking the occasion of independence day. While speaking at the occasion, Chairman, Gutha Amith Reddy told, the TGDDCF is a farmer centric organization with cooperative spirit and all the employees shall rededicate for…
Milk Not Essential for Strong Bones- Harvard study
Contrary to long-standing dairy marketing, milk consumption is not definitively vital for building stronger bones, according to nutrition experts at Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health. As reported by Jay Lau on August 14, the notion that milk’s calcium content directly translates to fewer fractures is unsupported by long-term studies. While both dairy products…
ILO–AFTECH to digitise credit for Indonesia’s dairy
Indonesia’s dairy sector, which currently supplies under 25% of national demand, is set for a financing boost through a new partnership between the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Indonesia Fintech Association (AFTECH). Signed in Semarang on August 12, 2025, the collaboration pilots a digital-credit model in East Java that integrates enterprise resource planning (ERP)…
Productivity Gains Mean Little Without Fair Pay to Farmers
As India commemorates its 79th Independence Day, a moment of profound gratitude and collective reflection on the nation’s remarkable journey, few narratives resonate as powerfully as the transformation of its dairy sector. We went from a country with very little milk to becoming the world leader in dairy. This wasn’t just about making more milk;…
Amul Eyes US Plants to Dodge Rising Duties
Amid escalating U.S. tariffs on Indian exports, prominent FMCG players—including Amul and ITC—are recalibrating their U.S. strategy. Both are evaluating the feasibility of establishing production facilities in third countries or directly in the U.S. to overcome tariff-related hurdles and shield export competitiveness. This move seeks to mitigate the impact of elevated duties and preserve market…
Fermentation & automation steer emerging dairy trends
A new industry scan flags where near-term dairy trade will grow: precision fermentation, automated milking, and data-led farm tools. Precision/cellular platforms are moving from pilot to purchase orders, with the broader cellular agriculture market projected to reach USD 786.74B by 2033 (16.12% CAGR)—and fresh capital still flowing (e.g., Perfect Day’s USD 90M pre-Series E). Cheese…
Cow Milk and New Booths Launched Under Delhi Milk Scheme
The Delhi Milk Scheme (DMS) marked a significant milestone with the launch of new dairy products and the distribution of booth allotment letters at a special event held on 13th August 2025, at the NASC Complex, Pusa, New Delhi. The event was graced by Smt. Alka Upadhyaya, Secretary, Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD)…
UK dairy shaken by worker crisis—food security at risk
A sweeping labour shortage in the UK’s dairy sector is raising alarms over national food security. Arla Foods, the country’s largest dairy cooperative, reports that 84% of dairy farmers now struggle to attract qualified applicants, up from 79% in 2021. Of those surveyed, nearly half (48.6%) find staff retention harder than before the pandemic, while…
Dairy tied to lower cancer & CVD risk: review
A new scoping review, highlighted by EatingWell. from a recent study published in nature , maps evidence across 281 associations between dairy intake and adult health outcomes. The review aggregates findings from studies covering five domains—cardiovascular disease, cancers, body weight, mortality, and other outcomes (incl. type-2 diabetes, bone/joint and cognitive health). Key takeaways with trade…
US trade truce with China: Agri trump card that Beijing holds ?
United States President Donald Trump on Monday extended his trade truce with China for another three months until November 10, pausing the triple-digit import duties that the two countries would have levied on each other’s goods. Trump’s move — “to continue the suspension” of the prohibitive 145% tariff on Chinese goods and keep it at…