Kuldeep Sharma

Kuldeep Sharma, popularly known as the DairyGuru, is the Chief Editor of DairyNews7x7.com, India's first daily digital dairy news platform. With decades of hands-on experience spanning dairy entrepreneurship, policy advocacy, market intelligence, and dairy technology, he is widely respected as an authoritative voice in the sector. Kuldeep has authored numerous insightful articles, opinion pieces, and analyses that decode complex industry trends for professionals, policymakers, and farmers alike. He has recently published his maiden book : Dairy Dialogues -Opportunities, Policies and Progress Vol-I A chronicles= of his dairy blogs His balanced, data-driven approach blends grassroots understanding with global perspectives, making DairyNews7x7 a trusted source for timely, relevant, and impactful dairy news. As a prolific writer and thought leader, he continues to champion innovation, sustainability, and growth in India's dairy ecosystem.

Articles by Kuldeep Sharma

Feb 01, 2024

My smiles are as fake as your promises-Lakhpati Didi

Today, on February 1, 2024, our country’s budget has been announced. Given that 2024 is an election year, an interim budget has been presented, subject to review by the elected government in the latte...Read More

Jan 20, 2024

I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past

I find inspiration in Thomas Jefferson’s quote, ‘I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past.’ It encourages me to embrace a forward-looking mindset and actively contribute to...Read More

Jan 01, 2024

Reflections on the Dairy Industry: 5 Valuable Lessons Learned in 2023

On the inaugural day of 2024, I reflect on the significant insights gained from the past year. It was a uniquely challenging year marked by the consistent availability of milk, leading to an unprecede...Read More

Dec 18, 2023

Senara Emerges as Europe’s First Cultured Dairy Startup

German startup Senara has emerged from stealth as the first European company making cell-cultured dairy. With a couple of awards already under its belt, the producer hopes to collaborate with farmers...Read More

Dec 17, 2023

Fingerprinting:Tracking Chemicals and Cos Behind Unsafe Milk

Indian Dairy Association organized a Seminar on “Safer Dairy Products – Challenges for Industry and Administrators” in Delhi. The seminar featured two Panel discussions, the first focusing on nutritio...Read More

Dec 17, 2023

Govt may rule out aquarium on Worli dairy plot

The Eknath Shinde-led government has decided to overturn a decision taken by the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi regime to build an aquarium and develop an urban forest on the Worli dairy plot The Eknath Sh...Read More

Dec 02, 2023

A farmer’s fate: living in hope or perishing in despair

Kolakkad native M R Albert (73) committed suicide in Kerala on the day after the national Milk day. He had served as the president of Kolakkad Dairy Co-operative Society for 25 years. He had to give...Read More

Nov 15, 2023

Diwali se Diwali tak – Where did the dairy commodities money go?

Diwali was observed on November 12th this year, a shift from its date in 2022 on October 24th. Over the past 384 days, the dairy industry has experienced a roller coaster of events. This year witnesse...Read More

Oct 31, 2023

When the past becomes the present, You lose the future

India is celebrating festival season of 2023. The whole environment is filled with rituals, joy, shopping, fiesta and preparation for Diwali. Firstly accept a hearty Diwali greetings from Team Dair...Read More

Oct 16, 2023

Role of milk in India’s Food system to combat malnourishment

Today is world’s Food day. World Food Day is celebrated on October 16 each year. On Monday this year, the world will celebrate World Food Day 2023, which encourages action for the future of food, peop...Read More

Oct 01, 2023

Unlocking India’s Dairy Export Potential: Challenges and Focus

I had the privilege of attending the annual alumni meet at NDRI Karnal on September 30th, a nostalgic event where we reunite with our seniors, juniors, and, most importantly, our classmates. During th...Read More

Sep 17, 2023

G20 summit – What’s in it for farmers and dairying in India ?

The G20 summit held successfully on September 9-10th in New Delhi was a momentous occasion for our nation, as we had the privilege of hosting global leaders on our home soil. A government press releas...Read More

Sep 01, 2023

“Unveiling Food Safety Quandary: From ‘Tigers’ to Toxic Khoa”

Last week, I had the opportunity to watch the movie “Tigers,” starring Emraan Hashmi. This powerful film sheds light on a distressing tale involving infant formula manufactured by a multinational comp...Read More

Aug 15, 2023

Transforming Dairy Sector: Growth, Inclusion, Sustainability

Today, India is celebrating its 77th independence day. The entire nation has rallied together with renewed determination to achieve developed nation status by the year 2047. India has a unique distinc...Read More

Jul 31, 2023

Building Nutrition Security with Dairy : Roles Risks and Regulations

Stellapps technology and Think Ag organised a webinar last week on Nutrition security with Dairy . The webinar was to kick start of purposeful discussions on showcasing legitimacy of Milk as a lifelin...Read More

Jul 17, 2023

Arguing against free markets is actually disbelieving freedom itself

I have been hearing the seminal quote by Mahatma Gandhi in Indian context that “Mass Production is production by masses” since I started my career in the dairy industry. It’s almost four decades and e...Read More

Jul 02, 2023

Dairy sector : Show me the money

It is an interesting time for the dairy industry globally. India is the world’s largest producer of milk in the world. Milk acts as an insurance policy for the farmer’s cash flow in India . It not onl...Read More

Jun 18, 2023

I serve ESG in the dairy sector . Choose any two .

“I serve Environment, Sustainability and Governance in the dairy sector . Choose any two” . I remember visiting a Highway motel in the UK in 2006 while conducting a survey on milk products. The menu...Read More

Jun 13, 2023

Revive Amul model in T.N.: dairy farmers

Milk-pouring farmers want the Amul model of cooperative set-up and systems to be revived in the Tamil Nadu Cooperative Milk Producers Federation (TNCMPF). This includes visits of veterinarians to far...Read More

Jun 02, 2023

World Milk day :Can West Bengal become Gujarat of East India ?

The Indian Dairy Association Eastern region celebrated World Milk Day on June 1st in a big way. The celebrations opened dialogue on “Nutrition building through Dairying” as a theme. State animal husba...Read More

May 31, 2023

What’s The Territorial Battle Between The Milk Cooperatives?

row between several dairy brands like Amul, Nandini, Aavin and Milma has been in the spotlight for the last few months. Dairy cooperative brands like these have been at the centre of India’s dairy sec...Read More

May 18, 2023

Is ghee pure any more ? The story of ghee less marriages.

This year started with a lot of hopes for commodity traders. Raw milk prices were high due to scarcity and the companies were building stocks of SMP and Butter. We gave a checklist of 23 questions in...Read More

Apr 30, 2023

Social media is a bane disguised as boon, Or is it the opposite ?

Sugar is not the problem with Bournvita. 200 ml of milk with one serving of Bournvita contains 6.5-7.5 gms of added sugar only .Which is far less than sugar found (14-20 gms) in 200 ml of other drinks...Read More

Apr 19, 2023

Fasten your seat belts get ready for a rough weather ahead

Dear friends, We have been reading a lot about the dairy industry for the last few weeks. Some great insights have been shared by renowned economists, scientists, politicians and senior journalists....Read More