US Challenges India’s Dairy Certificate Rule at WTO
The United States has raised formal objections at the WTO against India’s integrated veterinary-health certificate requirement for dairy imports, describing it as an “unnecessary trade barrier.” The regulation—mandating that imported milk and milk products be certified free from antibiotics, pesticides, heavy metals, and sourced from animals not fed animal-based proteins—is argued to disproportionately disadvantage US…
Great Britain June Milk Volumes Reach Record High
Great Britain delivered a record 1,107 million litres of milk in June—6.2% higher than June 2024 and the strongest June performance on record. Daily average deliveries stood at 36.9 million litres, peaking mid-month above the prior year’s performance. For the April–June quarter, GB’s total milk production reached 3,432 million litres, marking a 5.7% increase year-on-year . The robust…
Global Dairy Consumption Set to Soar-AHDB
According to the OECD/FAO Agricultural Outlook (2023–2033), global demand for dairy—especially fresh milk—will grow by approximately 11% per capita over the next decade . This growth is driven predominantly by rising incomes and population in developing regions, with Asia (notably India and Pakistan), the Middle East, and Africa leading the charge. Fresh dairy consumption in…
Goa Bets on Frieswal Breed to Revive Dairy Sector
The Goa government is actively promoting the Frieswal breed—a cross between Holstein Friesian and Sahiwal—to strengthen the state’s declining dairy sector. Known for its superior milk yield (~3,000–4,000 litres per lactation) and adaptability to Indian climates, Frieswal is being positioned as a key solution to address low milk productivity in Goa, where the average yield…
Pride of Cows Partners with Faye D’Souza to Promote Dairy
In a bold move to shift the national conversation around everyday dairy choices, Pride of Cows, India’s first single-origin milk brand, has strengthened its latest campaign, “What’s the Source of Your Milk?”, by partnering with the most trusted public voices, award-winning journalist Faye D’Souza, popular sports broadcaster Jatin Sapru and food and travel blogger Kamiya…
ACCC approves merger of dairy giants Lactalis and Fonterra
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has approved a merger between the country’s two largest dairy processing companies, Lactalis and Fonterra. The planned takeover of Fonterra’s consumer, dairy ingredients and food service businesses by French group Lactalis would create a massive dairy company in Australia. Dairy company Lactalis has been given approval by the…
The dairy industry’s outsized political influence in Canada
Canada’s dairy sector wields considerable political power despite not matching the growth rate of other large agricultural industries Canada’s dairy farms are growing in size and shrinking in number, and the sector has failed to grow at the same rate as other large agricultural industries. Yet dairy farmers are largely protected from international competition by…
NZ Dairy Farmers Slash Debt as milk price hits $10/kgMS
New Zealand dairy farmers have significantly reduced their debt levels, repaying over NZ$1.5 billion in the last 12 months despite a challenging year marked by reduced milk payouts and rising input costs. This marks a significant shift in financial behavior within the sector, emphasizing risk mitigation amid global price volatility. According to Rabobank’s latest agribusiness…
Gastroenterologist rates different milks on bloating
Milk is a widely consumed beverage that is essential to the diet of millions of people worldwide because it provides important macro and micronutrients. Moreover, in desi culture, the day in the majority of the households begins and ends with some form of milk. Gastroenterologist rates different kinds of milk —like cow milk, oat milk, soya…
CLFMA-Sri Lanka Meet Boosts Livestock Ties
The CLFMA of India and leading Sri Lankan institutions initiated formal dialogue to advance livestock health, feed innovation, and policy collaboration. Two days of interactive sessions and networking forged a roadmap for joint R&D, capacity‑building and sustainable trade cooperation. In a significant step towards strengthening regional cooperation in the livestock and poultry sectors, the CLFMA…