Bengaluru to Host Indo-Dutch Dairy Centre

Bengaluru is set to become home to a new Indo-Dutch Centre of Excellence as India and the Netherlands deepen cooperation in the dairy and allied agriculture sectors. The initiative is aimed at strengthening collaboration in dairy technology, food processing, sustainable farming practices and livestock management between the two countries.

According to reports, both countries agreed to continue exploring partnerships across dairy development, animal husbandry and agricultural innovation during high-level bilateral discussions. The proposed Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru is expected to focus on knowledge exchange, advanced dairy technologies, sustainable milk production and farmer training initiatives.

The Netherlands is globally recognized as one of the world’s most advanced dairy economies, known for high milk productivity, modern farm management systems, genetics, automation and sustainable dairy practices. Industry experts believe India could significantly benefit from Dutch expertise in areas such as precision dairy farming, animal nutrition, cold-chain infrastructure and value-added dairy processing.

India, meanwhile, remains the world’s largest milk producer, with milk production exceeding 239 million tonnes annually. However, challenges such as low productivity per animal, fodder shortages, limited cold-chain infrastructure and climate-related stress continue affecting long-term dairy efficiency. Experts say Indo-Dutch collaboration could help accelerate modernization and productivity improvements across India’s dairy sector.

The partnership also aligns with growing international interest in India’s rapidly expanding dairy market, which is witnessing strong growth in value-added dairy products, dairy technology, processing equipment and food innovation. Bengaluru has increasingly emerged as a major hub for agri-tech, food-tech and dairy innovation, making it a strategic location for the proposed centre.

Industry observers believe the Indo-Dutch Centre of Excellence could play an important role in advancing sustainable dairy production, farmer training, food safety and dairy innovation in India. Analysts also expect stronger cooperation between Indian and Dutch dairy companies, research institutions and agri-tech firms in the coming years as both countries focus on improving dairy sustainability and productivity.

Source: Dairynews7x7 16 May, 2026 Read full story here

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