Trump promises immigration order soon on Dairy and farm workers
U.S. President Donald Trump said he would issue an order soon to address the effects of his immigration crackdown on the country’s farm and hotel industries, which rely heavily on migrant labor. “Our farmers are being hurt badly and we’re going to have to do something about that… We’re going to have an order on…
New dietary guidelines in US may include whole fat dairy also
The U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which influence school lunches, medical advice and nutrition standards, are expected to be released as soon as June, two sources familiar with the matter said. The Trump administration is accelerating the timeline to impact meals served in the upcoming school year, starting later this summer, one of the sources…
JMF added “Medha Ragi Laddoo” in the portfolio on June 6th
The Jharkhand State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd (JMF). Which came into existence in the year 2013, is currently being managed by NDDB. JMF is manufacturing and marketing milk and milk products like market milk (Shakti Special, Standardized Milk, Toned Milk, Cow Milk and Slim Milk), Dahi, Misti Doi, Paneer, Lassi, Masala Chaach, Peda, Gulab…
Dairy sector faces highest global trade barriers-NZ
New Zealand’s dairy industry, contributing roughly NZ$26 billion in exports (to April 2023), is increasingly burdened by tariffs and non-tariff barriers (NTBs) that remain high across global markets. A report commissioned by DairyNZ and the Dairy Companies Association (DCANZ) highlighted that 87% of global dairy markets enforce tariffs ≥10%, resulting in NZ exporters incurring NZ$1.5 billion in…
Climate change is coming for your cheese
By affecting cows’ diets, climate change can affect cheese’s nutritional value and sensory traits such as taste, color and texture. This is true at least for Cantal — a firm, unpasteurized cheese from the Auvergne region in central France, researchers report February 20 in the Journal of Dairy Science. Cows in this region typically graze on local grass….
NZ Dairy Accelerates Sustainability & Tech Shift
New Zealand’s dairy sector, responsible for over 20 billion litres of milk and NZD $18 billion in exports annually, continues to confront the environmental consequences of intensive farming. Following historic water pollution concerns—from the “dirty dairying” campaign leading to the 2003 Dairying and Clean Streams Accord—current violations and nutrient run-off remain under scrutiny, prompting enhanced regulation by regional…
Bamul KMF Trials Biodegradable Milk Packets
Karnataka’s Bamul dairy cooperative has launched trials of the country’s first biodegradable milk packets, aiming to significantly reduce plastic usage in daily dairy packaging. These new pouches are made from plant-based, compostable materials that degrade naturally within months, unlike conventional plastic sachets that can linger in landfills for over 400 years. This pilot addresses two…
World Milk Day celebrated at Vijaya Telangana Dairy
The World Milk Day celebrations were held on June 1, 2025, at Vijaya Telangana Dairy in Hyderabad. The event was marked by the unveiling of a selfie stand by the Chairman, Sri Gutha Amit Reddy, and the Managing Director, Sri K. Chandra Shekar Reddy, IAS, in celebration of the International Year of Cooperatives 2025. With…
Sanchi brand ‘decline’ after NDDB merger: Jitu Patwari
Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Jitu Patwari has expressed concerns to Amit Shah regarding the decline of the ‘Sanchi’ dairy brand after its merger with NDDB. Patwari alleges the merger hasn’t benefited consumers or farmers, with milk collection and sales decreasing. He urged Union Home and Cooperative Minister Amit Shah to take action to revitalize the…
Himachal Pradesh – first state in India to offer MSP on milk
The state government is procuring cow milk from over 38,000 farmers, collecting an average of 2.25 lakh litre milk daily at a support price of Rs 51 per litre, based on quality standards. Additionally, about 1,482 buffalo-rearers contribute 7,800 litres of milk per day, which is purchased at Rs 61 per litre. Chief Minister Sukhvinder…