The World Dairy Situation 2008-09:

According to a report published by International Dairy Federation (IDF) on

the World Dairy Situation 2008, the worldwide milk production is expected to
grow at a slower pace in 2008-09 and is estimated at 655 million only tonnes,
only 9 million tonnes more than the production of 2007-08.
The strongest growth would be in Asia, notably in China and India. Milk
production is projected at 36 million tonnes in China and 94.60 million tonnes in
India. India would continue to be the largest milk producer, followed by the US,
with projected production of 82.60 million tonnes

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The following graph represents world milk production (fig in million

Tonnes)

Graph No. 1 : World Milk Production

Major changes are not expected in dairy products basket. World butter
production increased for two years, in 2005 and 2006 and then declined in 200708. It is expected to decline again in 2008-09. Industrial cheese production is
continuing to grow. The production of condensed and evaporated milks is subject
to a declining trend for many years in the developed market. It has been
replaced by many other dairy products, especially liquid milks of UHT type,
coffee cream