India: Continues to lead the world in milk production

Source: dairynews.today India continues to hold the position of the world's largest milk-producing country, contributing approximately 24-25% of the total global milk production. This achievement is primarily based on the participation of millions of small-scale livestock farmers along with an extensive network of dairy cooperatives. The Indian dairy industry is based on a large herd of cattle and buffaloes. Among these, buffalo milk, which has a high-fat content, is commonly used to produce traditional products such as clarified butter and fresh paneer cheese. Over the years, breeding improvement programs and the enhancement of veterinary services quality have significantly contributed to improving milk yield per animal. The cooperative movement, promoted since the 1970s through the "Milk Revolution" program, plays a crucial role in connecting rural livestock farmers with urban markets. Organizations such as Amul have established a procurement point system and cold storage ...