The Government of India has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the dairy sector through targeted policy measures and sustained investment. In a recent response in the Lok Sabha, the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying outlined the progress made under the National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD) and allied initiatives. These measures reflect the
By Dairy Dimension BureauPublished: December 2025 India’s dairy landscape is undergoing a decisive shift. Long dominated by mass-market players and commoditised milk supply chains, the sector is now seeing the rapid rise of a premium segment driven by urban consumer demand for health, transparency, and traceability. This transformation is propelled by a combination of regulatory
Fonterra has lowered the midpoint of its Farmgate Milk Price forecast once again, reflecting sustained pressure from strong global milk supply and weakening commodity prices. The cooperative reduced its forecast range for the current season from NZ$9–10 to NZ$8.50–9.50 per kilogram of milk solids, bringing the midpoint down from NZ$9.50 to NZ$9. This marks the
The National Gopal Ratna Award 2025, announced by the Government of India, reinforces the Centre’s focus on farmer-led institutions as the backbone of a sustainable and quality-driven dairy sector. By recognising outstanding performance across indigenous cattle conservation, dairy entrepreneurship and Milk Producer Companies (MPCs) / Dairy Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), the award aligns animal husbandry
Tamil Nadu is preparing a new state dairy policy aimed at addressing persistent milk adulteration concerns while strengthening the formal procurement and distribution ecosystem. The proposed framework seeks to reduce the role of middlemen in milk trade by routing procurement through cooperative institutions, improving quality monitoring and ensuring fairer outcomes for farmers and consumers alike.
Milk occupies a central place in Indian households, forming the base of daily consumption as well as value-added products such as curd, paneer and khoya. This cultural and nutritional significance also makes milk one of the most vulnerable commodities to adulteration. Recognising the public health risks involved, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
Sterling Agro Industries’ Nova Dairy believes that 2025 marked a turning point for India’s dairy and food & beverage sector, with value-added milk products emerging as a key growth driver amid changing consumer expectations and industry-wide innovation. According to Ravin Saluja, Director, Nova Dairy, India’s dairy sector was traditionally driven by volumes, with liquid milk
The final Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auction of the year delivered another setback for dairy farmers, confirming that global milk supply remains in surplus. The GDT price index fell 4.4%, marking its ninth consecutive decline and reinforcing the bearish tone in international dairy markets. Whole milk powder (WMP), a key indicator for farmgate milk prices,
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has initiated a nationwide inspection drive to curb adulteration and misbranding in milk and milk products, signalling a sharper regulatory focus on one of the country’s most sensitive and widely consumed food categories. Triggered by a series of recent food safety violations, the drive directs State
1. Current State of the EU Dairy Sector (2023–2025 baseline) The EU dairy sector enters the 2025–2035 outlook period from a position of structural maturity rather than volume-driven growth. Milk production has largely stabilised despite a declining dairy cow herd, with output sustained through higher yields and rising milk solids content. This reflects long-term investments in genetics, feeding
