DairyKhata: Vision Empowering 80 Million Dairy Farmers
We live in a country where cows are not just livestock, but people consider them to be their family members. The dairy industry forms the backbone of the rural economy of India. Yet, despite 80 million Dairy Farmers contributing to the world’s largest milk-producing country, the sector remains plagued with inefficiencies, cattle neglect, and a…
Mithun Milk & Churpi: Innovation from the Northeast
A major dairy innovation has emerged from Arunachal Pradesh—Mithun churpi, the world’s first hard cheese made from Mithun (Bos frontalis) milk, developed by Tadang Tamut of Jomlo Mongku village in Siang district. Supported by ICAR-National Research Centre on Mithun and Yak, this enterprise began with experiments in early 2024 and culminated in production and showcase…
Shastri’s NDDB Sparked India’s True White Revolution
The article argues that India’s real White Revolution was not just Operation Flood under Kurien, but the foundational vision of Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri. In 1964, during a visit to Anand, Shastri was deeply impressed by the village-level dairy cooperative model already emerging there. He championed the creation of the National Dairy Development Board…
Yili Wins Four Innovation Awards at Global Dairy Congress
At the 2025 Global Dairy Congress in Amsterdam, Yili Group secured four prestigious World Dairy Innovation Awards—continuing its unbeaten streak for six consecutive years. The awards recognize Yili’s progress in four trade‑relevant categories: intolerance-friendly innovation, ice cream, artisan dairy, and CSR/sustainability . Over 177 submissions across 20 categories were evaluated, underscoring the competitive intensity and…
Milk Production and Trade flows Outlook (2025)-FAO
Global Milk Production Asia Asia remains the key driver of global milk production growth. Herd expansion and productivity improvements in Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan are boosting output, helping Asia offset falls in other regions. China, however, faces a slowdown due to low farm-gate prices and persistent cost pressures, leading to output constraints . America Strong…
Karnataka Milk Federation to Revamp Nandini Booths & Parlours
Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) is launching a major upgrade of its Nandini milk booths and parlours to reinforce the brand’s presence and counter increasing competition from private players—most notably Amul, which has been aggressively expanding metro kiosks across the state. Under the initiative, existing milk booths and parlours—frequently housed in older, traditional structures—will undergo design…
Irish farm milk prices rise faster than anywhere in EU
Cost of milk and beef sees Irish farm produce prices rise faster than anywhere in EU IRELAND RECORDED THE sharpest rate of increase in agricultural produce prices in the EU in the first quarter of this year, the bloc’s statistical agency Eurostat has said. Irish agricultural prices were up an eye-watering 19.3% compared with the…
China’s Dairy Rise Praised, IDF Backs EU Collaboration
At the 2025 Global Dairy Congress held in Amsterdam, China’s Yili Group reinforced its position as a global dairy powerhouse by winning major awards across multiple categories. Securing top honors in Intolerance‑Friendly Innovation, Ice Cream, Artisan Dairy, and CSR/Sustainability, Yili stood out among 177 entries spanning 20 award categories—marking its sixth consecutive year of major…
Aavin Expands with Two New Dairies to Double Chennai Supply
Amid intensifying competition from private players like Amul, Tamil Nadu’s Aavin is ramping up its infrastructure to defend its market share in Chennai. Two new dairies—one in Madhavaram (1 million litres/day) and another in Acharapakkam (100,000 litres/day)—are slated to start operations by March 2026. This expansion will push Aavin’s Chennai supply capacity from 11 lakh…
Madhya Pradesh Sets Sights on Becoming Dairy Powerhouse
Madhya Pradesh is accelerating its ambition to emerge as India’s leading dairy state, backed by robust policy measures and significant investment. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has rebranded the state’s “Animal Husbandry & Dairy Department” as “Animal, Dairy & Gopalan,” emphasizing a comprehensive dairy-livestock strategy. A record ₹90 crore was allocated to gaushalas, doubling daily care allowances for…