Dairy farmers and livestock herders in Palnadu district, Andhra Pradesh, are facing mounting challenges as fodder shortages, declining water availability and rising feed prices increase livestock maintenance costs…
Maharashtra’s worsening drought conditions are raising concerns across the dairy industry, with declining fodder availability, rising cattle feed expenses and heat stress threatening milk production and…
Karnataka’s dairy sector is set for another significant change in milk prices, with the state Cabinet approving a proposed increase of up to ₹8 per litre…
Cattle slaughter in the European Union is expected to decline in 2026 and 2027 as lower animal availability, farmer retention and worsening drought conditions put pressure…
Dairy farmers in Maharashtra’s Washim district are facing severe financial pressure as deficient rainfall has triggered an acute shortage of fodder and water across parts of…
India’s dairy sector is facing increasing pressure as milk demand continues to rise while production growth slows amid heat stress, fodder shortages, low animal productivity and…
BENGALURU: A demand to increase milk prices in Karnataka has emerged amid rising production costs, fodder shortages and growing financial pressure on dairy farmers. Congress MLC…
Members of the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) have sought an increase of Rs 8-10 per litre in milk prices, citing rising cattle feed, fodder, veterinary and…
India’s protein consumption could more than triple by 2070, with dairy expected to remain the country’s leading source of animal protein. A new report by the…
Nairobi: Kenya’s dairy sector is facing renewed pressure as declining milk production and rising animal-feed costs affect farmers and reduce the volume of milk reaching processors.…
The decision by Dakshina Kannada Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union Ltd (DKMUL) to introduce an additional ₹1 per litre milk incentive reflects a calibrated cooperative response to…
Cattle Rearing Extends Beyond Milk Sales More than one-third of India’s cattle rearers do not sell milk and instead prioritise non-market uses of bovines, according to…
To address the ongoing fodder crisis, India must adopt a multi-pronged approach that combines technology, innovation, and institutional support. First, promoting drought-tolerant, multi-cut fodder crops such…
