India–Australia CECA Talks Stall Over Dairy & Wine Tariffs
Negotiations for the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) between India and Australia have reached an impasse due to deep disagreement over dairy and wine tariffs. Australia is pushing for accelerated tariff cuts on premium wines and expanded market access for dairy products—especially cheese, high-protein whey, and lactose—currently facing import duties of 20–30% in India. Under […]
India–US Mini‑Deal Stalls Over Agri, Dairy & GM Crops
India has toughened its position on issues related to agriculture and dairy as negotiations in Washington entered a crucial stage, posing challenges on efforts to close a mini deal before July 9, a government official said on Monday. The official added that the stay of the Indian team, headed by special secretary in the department […]
China dairy price boost ‘unlikely’ as demand stalls
Weak Chinese demand for dairy, coupled with strong global supplies, shows no sign of improving as a number of processors cut their base price for June milk supplies. Tirlán cut its base price to 38.08c/L, a 2c drop, with its chairman John Murphy saying: “Dairy market prices have weakened significantly in recent weeks and unfortunately […]