India–US Trade Deal Tussle: Dairy’s “Non-Veg Milk” Sticking Point
Negotiations on the India–US trade agreement have been complicated by cultural, regulatory and market concerns over U.S. dairy imports, with the contentious issue of so-called “non-veg milk” emerging...Read More
FAO Food Price Index declines in January for fifth consecutive month
The measure of world food commodity prices declined in January for the fifth consecutive month, led by lower international quotations for dairy, sugar and meat products, according to the benchmark rep...Read More
India–US Trade Deal: Dairy Still a Sensitive Grey Area
The abrupt end to last summer’s tariff war between India and the United States has brought immediate relief to markets, with President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi announcing a rollba...Read More
Did Trump Jump the Gun with the US-India Trade Deal Announcement?
According to analysis in The Diplomat, U.S. President Donald Trump publicly announced on 2 February 2026 that a “trade deal” with India had been reached — including reciprocal tariff cuts and other tr...Read More
Israeli Dairy Farmers Halt Supply Amid Controversial Reform Drive
Israel’s dairy sector has erupted in crisis as dairy farmers across the country threatened to stop supplying milk to processors in protest against a proposed dairy market reform backed by Finance Mini...Read More
GDT 397: Dairy Prices Rally in Surprise Turnaround
In a surprising contrast to the weak global milk prices and inventory glut seen through late 2025, the Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auction held on 3 February 2026 delivered a strong positive outcome, wit...Read More
Hybrid Dairy–Plant Beverages Gain Traction in Protein Trend
A new trend in the global beverage market blends dairy milk with plant-based proteins, creating “hybrid” drinks that aim to deliver the **nutritional advantages of dairy with the sustainability...Read More
New Genomic Testing Boosts Cross-Bred Dairy Herd Performance
A major development in dairy genetics has emerged with the introduction of genomic testing for cross-bred dairy cattle, a tool that was previously limited to purebreds but is now accessible for mixed-...Read More
China’s Dairy Pivot: From World’s Top Importer to Emerging Export Challenger
China — once the largest importer of milk powder in the world — is undergoing a deep structural transformation in its dairy sector, reshaping global dairy trade dynamics and challenging long-standing...Read More
Fonterra Global Dairy Update Signals Price & Supply Trends
Fonterra Co-operative Group has posted its Global Dairy Update for January 2026, highlighting ongoing shifts in global milk supply and market dynamics amid sustained dairy production across major prod...Read More
How a fridge could unlock modern dairy cattle breeding
A Hiroshima University-led project has secured a $1.8 million grant from the Gates Foundation to develop a way to store bull semen using simple refrigeration instead of costly liquid nitrogen, a shi...Read More
Nepali Dairy Farmers Gain from Rising Milk Prices in India
With milk prices rising in India, Nepali dairy producers are finding better market opportunities across the border, reversing a trend that previously saw cheaper Indian milk flooding Nepal and squeezi...Read More