Odisha Govt to distribute 10k high-yielding cows to farmers
Under the Mukhyamantri Kamadhenu Yojana, Odisha will distribute 10,000 high-yielding cows—including Gir, Sahiwal, and cross-breeds—to farmers, supported through an MoU between NDDB and OMFED . NDDB will supply 3,000–4,000 of these cows, and assist in setting up cow-dung biogas plants for sustainable energy and additional farmer income . The initiative includes the launch of 22 […]
Sabar Dairy announces revised milk price for amid protests
After five days of intense protests, Sabar Dairy has revised its annual milk procurement rate, offering ₹995 per kg of fat to cattle farmers, a ₹5 increase from the earlier announced rate of ₹990, officials said on Friday. The decision follows mounting unrest by dairy farmers across Sabarkantha and Aravalli districts of Gujarat, who have […]
DAHD Awareness Program for dairy farmers through CSC
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, organized a Virtual Awareness Program for livestock farmers across Western and Southern States/UTs through the Common Service Centres (CSC) on 11thJuly, 2025. The program was chaired by Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel, Hon’ble Minister of State for Ministry of […]
Goa Bets on Frieswal Breed to Revive Dairy Sector
The Goa government is actively promoting the Frieswal breed—a cross between Holstein Friesian and Sahiwal—to strengthen the state’s declining dairy sector. Known for its superior milk yield (~3,000–4,000 litres per lactation) and adaptability to Indian climates, Frieswal is being positioned as a key solution to address low milk productivity in Goa, where the average yield […]
Sikkim celebrates 5th Gwala Diwas, honours dairy farmers
The Sikkim Co-operative Milk Producers’ Union Limited, in association with the Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services, marked the 5th edition of Gwala Diwas with much pride and gratitude at Manan Kendra in Gangtok. The event was organised to honour the hardworking dairy farmers and cooperative members who have helped shape and strengthen the […]
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 […]
Australian Dairy Farmers Warn of Industry Collapse
Australia’s dairy industry is facing a critical juncture as farmers contend with milk prices that fail to cover production costs, compounded by the financial burdens of recent droughts and floods. Ben Bennett, President of Australian Dairy Farmers (ADF), highlighted that despite a modest 5% increase in milk prices, these adjustments are insufficient to offset the […]
UP to Scale Village-Level Milk Procurement Network
The Uttar Pradesh State Rural Livelihood Mission (UPSRLM) is scaling up its dairy procurement operations, aiming to collect milk from all 97,000 villages across the state. The model replicates the successful Balinee Milk Producer Company, currently operational in Bundelkhand, and will empower women dairy farmers via self-help groups (SHGs). At present, 2.64 lakh women across […]
Odisha Hikes Milk Procurement Price by ₹3/Litre to Support Dairy Farmers
On World Milk Day, the Odisha government announced a ₹3 per litre increase in the milk procurement price, raising it from ₹35 to ₹38 per litre. This move directly benefits approximately 2.5 lakh dairy farmers associated with the Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation (OMFED). To balance this increase, the retail price of milk will […]
Kerala Dairy Farmers Push for Milk Procurement Price Hike Amid Cost Pressures
Dairy farmers in Kerala have formally demanded a revision of the milk procurement price, citing unsustainable production costs and stagnant procurement rates since 2022. The Kerala Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (Milma) currently pays farmers ₹46.93 per litre for milk, of which ₹42.69 goes directly to producers. However, with rising costs for cattle feed, veterinary services, […]