Nuffoods Spectrum Magazine - NUFFOODS Spectrum Jun 2025

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DAIRY TECH FOR ENHANCED QUALITY SAFETY & TRACEABILITY India, the world’s largest milk producer, contributes over 23 per cent of global milk output, powered largely by smallholder farmers and an expansive cooperative network. Despite this scale, the sector continues to struggle with inefficiencies such as fragmented supply chains, post-harvest losses, inconsistent quality, and limited technological adoption, especially in rural and unorganised areas. In recent years, however, a tech-driven shift is reshaping the dairy landscape. Startups, cooperatives, and private players are introducing innovations like AI-based advisory platforms, IoT-enabled milk monitoring, blockchain traceability, and real-time quality testing. These technologies aim to modernise every link in the dairy value chain—from farm to consumer. This cover story delves into how these emerging technologies are transforming Indian dairying, identifies gaps that hinder rural and large- scale adoption, and compares India’s progress to global benchmarks. It also highlights key future directions, including public-private partnerships, regional tech models, grassroots skilling, and sustainability initiatives that can shape the next phase of dairy development.