Kerala Cuts Power Tariffs for Dairy Farms, Boosting Sector Relief
The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has decided to reclassify dairy farms under the ‘agricultural’ consumer category for electricity, significantly lowering power tariffs for these units. Milma (Kerala Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation) has hailed the decision as a long-overdue relief for the state’s struggling dairy farmers, who had been demanding the reclassification to reduce escalating…
Indian Government Tightens Antibiotic Rules in Dairy & Poultry
In a significant step to curb rising antimicrobial resistance (AMR), the Indian government has initiated stricter controls on the use of antibiotics in the dairy and poultry sectors. The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying (MoFAHD), in coordination with the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), is enforcing new guidelines that prohibit the…
Microplastics Disrupt Milk Quality: New Toxicological Evidence
A new scientific study published in NeuroToxicology provides compelling experimental evidence that chronic exposure to microplastics can significantly impair milk production and quality. Using a controlled rat model, researchers demonstrated that long-term ingestion of microplastics leads to physiological and neurological disruptions in lactating subjects. Key findings include oxidative stress in brain tissues, altered neurotransmitter levels,…
Sabar Dairy farmers escalate protest over low milk price
The dairy heartland of Aravalli district is boiling over. For the third consecutive day, cattle breeders have escalated their vehement protest against the Sabar Dairy administration, pouring thousands of liters of precious milk onto the roads and bringing the region’s milk supply chain to a grinding halt. Aravalli: The dairy heartland of Aravalli district is boiling…
Whey’s Rise: Dairy’s New Trade Power
The global dairy industry is undergoing a transformation driven by booming demand for whey protein, turning a once-overlooked byproduct of cheese-making into a high-value commodity. Whey’s explosive growth stems from its widespread use in fitness supplements, sports nutrition, and emerging weight-loss markets—particularly among users of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and fitness-conscious consumers. This protein surge…
Global demand for dairy to rise but nutrition gaps remain
Global demand for meat, dairy and fish is projected to climb steadily over the next decade, driven by rising incomes and urbanisation in middle-income countries. However, persistent nutritional gaps and mounting environmental pressures reveal a complex path ahead, according to a new study by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Organisation for…
Why is ‘non-veg’ milk a sticking point in India-US trade deal?
The trade deal between India and the United States has hit a roadblock. As talks continue, the two sides are struggling to find a common ground on agriculture and dairy. India is reportedly hesitant about allowing American dairy imports into the country due to cultural concerns over “non-veg milk”. This comes amid US President Donald…
India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon
India and the United States have ‘almost’ finalised a mini trade deal after weeks of hectic and hard-fought negotiations, even as both sides continue to work on the larger free trade agreement that will be finalised later this year, ThePrint has learnt. Government sources told ThePrint that the mini trade deal will be announced soon…
When Milk Becomes a Mourning by the death of two toddlers
I feel deeply saddened by the death of two innocent children ( 11 months and 2 years)—lives lost not to disease or fate, but to something as ordinary and trusted as milk. It’s hard to imagine the grief their families must be going through, and even harder to accept that such a tragedy could happen…
China’s Dairy Market Recovery Expected by Mid-2026
China’s dairy sector, which has been under intense margin pressure due to overcapacity, subdued demand, and falling milk prices, is expected to take at least one more year to recover, according to market experts. The sector, which previously saw rapid expansion, especially post-pandemic, now finds itself in a correction phase. Many large farms are reporting…