Author name: Milk Predict

Amid the intense heatwave, it’s not only human beings who are suffering — heat is taking a significant toll on livestock. Farmers have reported a two to four per cent decrease in milk production, attributing it to the increased stress among dairy animals. This decline in production could lead to a hike in milk prices, …

Heat stress in livestock causes drop in milk production by 4% Read More »

Milk prices are unlikely to see any rise this summer due to surplus production in May month as against the usual seasonal drop that leads to price hike. Surplus milk output in Indore has touched close to 2 lakh litre per day in May. Loose milk is priced at Rs 58-Rs 60 per litre in …

Milk prices beat the trend, unlikely to rise this summer in Indore Read More »

Amul is in talks for a possible takeover of Sanchi Dairy – a brand as familiar to Madhya Pradesh homes as Nandini in Karnataka, and just as emotive. The BJP-led MP govt wants to adopt the Gujarat-based Amul-like model for Sanchi in MP, sources told TOI, adding that whether Amul will ‘assist’ Sanchi to increase its base in MP or …

Amul may takeover Sanchi – State dairy federation of Madhya Pradesh Read More »

The recovery in global milk prices evident in late 2023 and continuing into early 2024 has “cooled slightly” in quarter two, according to new research published today (Tuesday, May 7) by Rabobank. The bank’s latest global dairy quarterly report suggests that the tentative recovery in prices could now face “some additional headwinds”. Rabobank had expected …

Rabobank: Recovery in global milk prices has ‘cooled’ slightly Read More »

After going backwards in March, the Global Dairy Trade market has recovered its momentum, with the 2024 New Zealand dairy season likely to end on a high note. In the latest auction, whole milk powder rose 2.4% and cheddar 6%, contributing to the GDT index rise of 1.8%. Anhydrous milk fat prices are now the …

GDT dairy price index moves up by 1.8% Cheddar leads the growth rally Read More »

U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis M. Taylor arrived in New Delhi today to launch a USDA-sponsored agribusiness trade mission. Taylor leads a delegation of officials from 47 U.S. agribusiness and farm organizations and 11 state departments of agriculture seeking to develop and expand business opportunities with importers …

USDA Launches Trade Mission in India and visits Indian Dairy Association Read More »

Members of the Tesco Sustainable Dairy Group are among farmers being offered support by leading UK supermarket Tesco and NatWest Bank to switch to more sustainable farming methods.   Up to 1,500 Tesco farmers are set to benefit from the voluntary scheme, as well as access to Tesco preferred suppliers, with potential volume discounts offered on assets …

Support for UK farmers to reduce costs and decarbonise Read More »

Key points: Lower production and improved exports drove available supplies lower Exports to China improved for butter and cheese Demand from MENA, US and China boosted EU exports EU dairy product availability continued on a downward trajectory in Q4 2023 compared to the same period in 2022. Declines in production and improved exports tightened supplies. …

EU dairy product availability: supplies tightened in Q4 Read More »

Jayen Mehta, MD, Amul India, says “today, more than 38% of the sales come from towns with a population of less than 20,000. This shows the brand is not just an urban brand, but the range of products is helping us go deeper into the country. We want to reach every single village of the country. So, …

45-50% growth in Amul’s summer product categories likely this year: Jayen Mehta Read More »