Rising heat stress, shifting rainfall patterns, and fodder shortages threaten India's position as the world's largest milk producer.

The Scale of the Problem

India produces over 230 million tonnes of milk annually — more than the US and EU combined. But production growth has slowed to 1.8% in 2025.

Heat Stress

Dairy cattle experience significant productivity drops when temperatures excee

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