US offers access for premium cheese, not milk, in India trade talks
In recent trade discussions between India and the US, Washington has softened its demand to open dairy trade, clarifying that it is primarily interested in exporting premium cheeses and not competing...Read More
MoU inked to boost quality forage seed for dairy — Rasi & ICAR-IGFRI
Rasi Seeds has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ICAR-IGFRI (Indian Council of Agricultural Research – Grassland & Fodder Research Institute) in Jhansi to enhance the availability of qua...Read More
BJP Wins 11 of 13 Amul Board Seats in Gujarat Co-op Upset
In a major political shift, the BJP has secured a decisive win in the Kaira District Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union (Amul Dairy) board elections held on September 10, 2025, clinching 11 of the 13 a...Read More
Indore Milk Union Raises Farmer Procurement Rates
The Indore Cooperative Milk Union has raised the purchase price of milk from farmers by over 2%, moving from ₹820 to ₹840 per kg of fat, effective September 11, 2025. This decision comes at a time whe...Read More
Political Influence Reshapes Amul Board Elections
Anand — The recent board elections at the Kaira District Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union (Amul Dairy) have reignited long-running concerns about political interference in India’s storied dairy coope...Read More
India Stands Firm on Dairy in EU FTA Talks
India and the European Union are holding their 13th round of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations in New Delhi, with discussions expected to run through mid-September. The government has made it cl...Read More
Amul Says No Price Cut for Pouch Milk; GST Relief Only for UHT Milk
Amul has clarified that the price of its fresh pouch milk will remain unchanged even after the implementation of “GST 2.0” on September 22, 2025. The company says this is because pouch milk has always...Read More
India’s Small Dairy Farms Play Key Role in Emissions Reduction
India’s smallholder dairy farms—responsible for the majority of the country's milk supply—are critical to reducing global dairy-related greenhouse gas emissions. However, their low productivity makes...Read More
India Cuts GST on Plant-Based Milk and Meat to 5%
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has reduced the tax on plant-based milk and meat alternatives to 5%, aligning it with rates applied to animal-based products. The move is being seen as a signi...Read More
Dairy Prices Spike in Assam Ahead of GST Relief
Dairy prices in Assam have surged sharply, as traders reacted to the impending Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate cuts by hiking retail prices. For instance, the Sitajakhala Dairy Cooperative raised th...Read More
UP’s Dairy Revolution: Tax Breaks, Exports & 3x Production Target
Uttar Pradesh's government has unveiled a bold, investor-friendly roadmap aimed at transforming the dairy industry. Currently producing 1,062 lakh litres per day—accounting for 16% of India’s milk out...Read More
MP Embraces AI to Birth of Female Calves:Up to ₹14 Lakh Subsidy
AI-Driven Breeding: Madhya Pradesh (MP) has implemented sex-sorted semen technology in collaboration with the Central Semen Station, Bhopal, to ensure a 90% likelihood of female calf births through ar...Read More