FrieslandCampina Sets Strategic Priorities for 2026
Dutch dairy cooperative FrieslandCampina has outlined key strategic priorities for 2026 as it looks to strengthen resilience, expand its market reach and focus on higher-value dairy segments after a challenging 2025 marked by global milk oversupply and price pressures. In FY2025, the company reported revenue of €13.4 billion, operating profit of €507 million, and net…
Telangana Plans Milk for Govt School Students
The Telangana School Education Department has proposed serving milk to students in government and local body schools from the next academic year as part of efforts to improve child nutrition. According to the proposal, students will be given 150 ml of milk three times a week, specifically on days when ragi malt is not provided…
Forensic Probe Confirms Ethylene Glycol in Milk
A forensic investigation has confirmed that milk consumed by residents in Rajamahendravaram in Andhra Pradesh’s East Godavari district was adulterated with ethylene glycol, a toxic chemical commonly used as a coolant, according to district collector Kirthi Chekuri. The contamination is linked to a health incident in which four people died and at least 10 others…
Nandi: The Unsung Pillar of India’s Dairy Sector
India’s dairy sector, which contributes nearly one-fourth of global milk production, supports the livelihoods of more than eight crore farmers, most of them small and marginal producers who depend on dairy as a reliable source of daily income. Women play a vital role across the value chain—from feeding and caring for livestock to collecting and…
Shah Launches NDDB Dairy Initiatives in Odisha
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated several initiatives of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) and the Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation (OMFED) in Bhubaneswar, highlighting the role of dairy cooperatives in strengthening rural livelihoods. The programme was part of a broader event where development projects worth over ₹3,770 crore were inaugurated…
Global Food Prices Rise After Five-Month Decline
Global food prices increased in February 2026 for the first time in five months, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. The FAO Food Price Index, which tracks monthly changes in international prices of a basket of food commodities, averaged 125.3 points in February, rising 0.9% from 124.2 points in…
Indore Raises Milk Procurement Rate to ₹850/kg Fat
The Indore Cooperative Milk Union has increased the milk procurement rate from ₹820 to ₹850 per kilogram of fat, effective March 1, following discussions with representatives of milk producers in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The decision was announced during a meeting held at the union’s premises, where officials and farmer representatives discussed several issues related to…
Dairy Minister Telangana with Chairman Vijaya visit NDDB Anand
Hon’ble Minister for AH,DD & F, Telangana Sri.Vakiti Srihari along with Chairman,TGDDCF,Gutha Amit Reddy visited Anand on 1st March 2026. Hon’ble Minister said the Telangana will draw inspiration from Gujarat’s Cooperative dairy framework to accelerate growth in its dairy sector. Leading a ministerial delegation to Anand, Minister along with Honble MP,Bhuvanagiri, Ch.Kiran Reddy and Chairman…
Livestock Technology Showcased at Karnal Dairy Mela
A three-day National Dairy Mela and Agricultural Expo-2026 began at the ICAR–National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI) in Karnal, highlighting modern livestock technologies and innovations for dairy farmers. The event was inaugurated by Raghavendra Bhatta, Deputy Director General (Animal Sciences) at Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). NDRI Director Dheer Singh said the mela provides a…
Plant vs Dairy Milk: No Clear Sustainability Winner
A new environmental comparison highlights that while plant-based milks such as oat, soy and almond are often viewed as more sustainable than dairy, each option has its own environmental trade-offs. In Australia, 96% of people still consume dairy milk, while about 42% purchase plant-based milk, with many households using multiple types. Dairy consumption has also…