Feed Inflation Now Top Stress for India’s Dairy Farmers
Dairy farmers across the country are facing intensifying economic stress as feed cost inflation emerges as the greatest pressure point for milk producers, with prices of all key inputs rising sharply, industry sources say. According to industry veteran Saluja of Nova Dairys, farmers with small herds (4–6 animals) are struggling to maintain profitability amid escalating…
India’s Dairy Sector Rethinks Supply Trust & Nutrition Strategy
India’s dairy industry — long anchored in high production volumes but thin value realisation — is undergoing strategic recalibration around supply reliability, consumer trust and long-term nutrition value as it heads into 2026. Rising procurement costs, tightening milk supplies and evolving consumer expectations are shifting industry focus from commodity volume to quality, traceability and value-added…
U.S. Dietary Guidelines Overhaul Raises Dairy, Meat
The newly released 2025–2030 U.S. Dietary Guidelines, unveiled by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the Department of Agriculture, represent a major shift in federal nutrition policy, placing meat, full-fat dairy, protein and healthy fats at the top of an inverted food pyramid, while strongly discouraging highly processed foods and added sugars as part…
Year end review of Animal Husbandry and Dairy for the year 2025
Hon’ble Prime Minister inaugurates Regional Center of Excellence (CoE) for Indigenous Breeds established at Motihari with an investment of Rs 33.80 crore. Genotyping of 75000 animals from the first IVF laboratory of North Eastern region towards milk production and breed improvement. The livestock sector continues to strengthen India’s agricultural economy; It is growing at a…
Fog & Frost Pose New Risks to Agriculture & Dairy in Punjab
Persistent dense fog and dropping temperatures across Punjab — especially around Ludhiana and surrounding districts — are raising fresh concerns for both agriculture and dairy sectors, as winter weather increasingly impacts crop health, livestock welfare and rural operations. Experts and extension scientists are urging proactive measures to reduce potential losses. Meteorological forecasts and red alerts…
Nandini Adopts AI-Based Product Counting to Boost Dairy Operations
The **Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) — under its flagship Nandini dairy brand — is rolling out an AI-based product counting solution at key processing facilities in Bengaluru, Kanakapura and Hoskote to strengthen inventory tracking and operational efficiency. This camera-enabled machine-vision system will automate the counting of milk and dairy product units during packing and dispatch,…
Spoiled Dairy Becomes 3D Printing Plastic
Researchers patent a biomaterial from wasted milk proteins, creating biodegradable 3D printing filament and a potential new revenue stream for dairy. Excess milk that once flowed down farm drains during the COVID-19 pandemic has inspired an innovative biomaterials breakthrough: scientists are converting dairy waste into biodegradable plastic for 3D printing. At the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Dr. John…
Milk production declines amid rising water costs
Dairy producers across Victoria are facing a tightening operating environment, with declining milk flows and escalating water and fodder costs, according to the Dairy Australia Situation and Outlook Year-end 2025 report. Milk production in northern Victoria has slipped 3.2 per cent year-to-date, reflecting the combined impact of dry conditions, high feed costs and mounting irrigation pressures. After…
GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs Reshape Dairy Demand Patterns
The rapid rise of GLP-1 weight-loss medications — drugs that suppress appetite and are increasingly used beyond clinical diabetes management — is having a noticeable impact on consumer dairy consumption patterns and industry dynamics. As more consumers adopt these therapies, the dairy sector is adjusting to emerging shifts in dietary preferences and product demand. GLP-1…
GDT 395: Global Dairy Prices Rebound After Nine Drops
The 395th Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auction — the first of 2026 — delivered a strong rebound in global dairy prices, with the GDT Price Index climbing 6.3 % to 1,072 from 1,008 at the final auction of last year after nine consecutive declines dating back to mid-2025. This sharp uptick signals renewed optimism among…