Heatwaves Put India's Dairy Sector Under Pressure
India’s dairy and poultry sectors are facing mounting challenges as recurring heatwaves and rising temperatures begin to impact livestock productivity, farmer incomes, and rural livelihoods. According...Read More
Study Finds Dairy Trans Fats Not Linked to Heart Disease
A new international study has found that naturally occurring trans fats in dairy products such as milk, butter, cheese and yogurt are not associated with an increased risk of heart disease, stroke or...Read More
Bengal Cattle Trade Crisis Hits Dairy Economy Ahead of Eid
West Bengal’s cattle trade and rural dairy economy are facing significant disruption ahead of Eid-ul-Adha following stricter enforcement of cattle slaughter regulations and growing uncertainty across...Read More
Banas Dairy Raises Procurement Price to ₹860/kg Fat
Banas Dairy has increased its milk procurement price by ₹15 per kg fat, taking the rate from ₹845 to ₹860 per kg fat with effect from May 27, 2026. The decision was announced to support dairy farmers...Read More
Gokul Clarifies Halal Certification Amid Controversy
Maharashtra-based Gokul Milk Union has clarified that its halal certification was obtained in 2018 solely for export purposes and does not impact milk procurement or processing practices for domestic...Read More
MP Fertilizer Prices Surge Ahead of Kharif Season
Madhya Pradesh has announced steep increases in fertilizer prices ahead of the Kharif 2026 season, with the price of key NPK fertilizer grades rising sharply amid global supply disruptions linked to t...Read More
Amul Plans ₹800 Crore Expansion in East India
Amul is investing nearly ₹800 crore to strengthen its dairy operations in West Bengal and Assam as part of a major expansion strategy targeting eastern India’s growing dairy market. According to repor...Read More
Hassan Cattle Boycott Triggers Farmer Anxiety
Tensions escalated at the weekly cattle fair in Karnataka’s Hassan district after several Muslim organisations announced a boycott of cattle purchases ahead of Bakrid, triggering concern among local d...Read More
PDPs Urges NDDB to Revive Ongole Dairy
The Praja Darbar Party (PDP) has urged the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) to take over the closed Ongole Dairy in Andhra Pradesh to safeguard the livelihoods of milk farmers in Prakasam distr...Read More
Goa Dairy Raises Milk Prices Amid Cost Pressure
Goa State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union, popularly known as Goa Dairy, has revised milk prices across most variants effective May 25, 2026, citing rising procurement, transportation, packaging and...Read More
Centre Boosts Mizoram Dairy Sector Growth
Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh has announced a series of major initiatives aimed at strengthening Mizoram’s dairy sector during the Regional Review Meeting for Northeastern States...Read More
Cow Vigilantism Sparks Dairy Economy Debate
A recent article published by Countercurrents has triggered fresh debate around the economic impact of cow vigilantism, cattle trade restrictions and livestock policies on India’s rural economy and da...Read More