India Poised to Boost Dairy Exports As Milk Output Hits New High
Despite producing nearly a quarter of the world’s milk, India has been a marginal player in global dairy exports — responsible for only about 0.25% of global dairy trade even as the world market tops $33 billion annually. Official data shows India’s milk production surged to an estimated 247.87 million tonnes in FY25 and is…
Paneer Under Scanner as FSSAI Acts Tough
Is the loose, unpackaged paneer sold at local shops a genuine dairy product, or does it contain non-dairy substitutes? India’s apex food safety regulator has stepped in to ensure consumers are not shortchanged. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) plans to introduce stricter norms to help distinguish between paneer made purely from…
Punjab Dairy Reels After Rs 20/- Price Cut Farmers Protest
Dairy farmers in Punjab have raised the alarm after the state government reduced milk procurement prices by ₹20 per kg of fat with effect from 21 December, a move that has sharply dented farmer incomes and confidence in the sector. The Progressive Dairy Farmers Association (PDFA) has written to the Chief Minister urging an immediate…
India–NZ Dairy FTA: Safeguards or Silent Slippages?
The recently concluded India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) marks an important milestone in bilateral trade, while carefully ring-fencing India’s sensitive dairy sector. Under the agreement, core dairy products such as milk, cream, butter, cheese, yoghurt, whey and casein remain excluded from duty-free access, reflecting India’s long-standing policy to protect millions of small dairy farmers….
Dr Anil Kumar Srivastava Clone Man of India Passes Into History
Obituary: Dr. Anil Kumar Srivastava (1957–2025) With profound sorrow, the dairy and scientific community mourns the passing of Dr. Anil Kumar Srivastava, esteemed former Vice Chancellor of ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal, who left us on 24th Dec 2025. Dr. Shrivastava — widely revered as the “Clone Man of India” for his pioneering work…
Nagaland: KDDFA hikes milk price to Rs 80 per litre
The Kohima District Dairy Farmers Association (KDDFA) has announced an increase in the price of pure fresh milk, citing rising input costs for livestock and milk production. Following a meeting, the association resolved to raise the milk price to ₹80 per litre from the existing ₹70 per litre in and around Kohima. The revised rate…
FTA Spurs Value-Added Dairy Export Paths, Says Prem Maan
In the wake of the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA), industry voices from New Zealand’s dairy sector are pointing to emerging opportunities for value-added exports, even as traditional bulk dairy access remains limited. Prem Maan, a senior industry analyst, said the pact’s structure — though not granting direct tariff cuts for core dairy imports…
Fonterra Calls India FTA Outcome “Disappointing” on Dairy Access
New Zealand’s largest dairy co-operative, Fonterra, has acknowledged the conclusion of the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) but described the outcome as disappointing for dairy access, particularly for core dairy exports. In an official statement, Fonterra’s Global External Affairs Director Simon Tucker said that despite strong advocacy by New Zealand negotiators, the agreement was…
Camel Milk Struggles in Gujarat as Demand Fails to Grow
Despite periodic enthusiasm around niche dairy alternatives, camel milk has yet to find a strong foothold among mainstream consumers in Gujarat, with demand remaining largely stagnant in and around Rajkot. Producers and traders in the region report that while the product garners curiosity, actual repeat purchase and sustained market pull remain limited, leaving the camel…
India–NZ FTA Lets Dairy Be Processed Here, Not Sold Locally
The recently announced India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) has clarified a key concern for India’s dairy sector: while tariff concessions and broader trade cooperation have been agreed upon, India has ruled out opening its domestic dairy market to direct imports from New Zealand. Consumer Affairs & Food Minister Piyush Goyal emphasized that the pact…