Amul Dairy was honoured to be represented by Dr. Amit Vyas, MD Amul Dairy, at the prestigious Alltech Presidents Club 2026, held from October 5–8 in Lexington, Kentucky, USA. The exclusive global forum brought together senior leaders from the agri-food industry for strategic discussions, peer-to-peer learning and the exchange of innovative ideas shaping the future of the sector. The conference featured the participation of Dr. Mark Lyons, President and CEO of Alltech, along with distinguished business leaders and industry representatives from across the globe. The South Asian delegation included Dr. Amit Vyas, MD, Amul Dairy, India; Mr. Pradeepkrishna Chandrasekhar, ED, SKM Animal Feeds & Foods, India; Mr. Viney Vatal, MD, Baramati agro ltd, India; and Dr. Sandeep Karkhanis, MD, Noveltech Feeds Private Limited., India, and Dr. Aman Sayed, MD India & Regional Director of South Asia, Alltech. During the conference, Dr. Vyas engaged in an elaborate discussion on an insightful case study on Amul Dairy’s remarkable journey of growth and transformation, highlighting how its farmer-owned cooperative model, supported by digital technologies, data-driven decision-making and a commitment to farmer welfare, continues to generate meaningful impact across the dairy value chain. The case study on Amul Dairy was meticulously designed and expertly developed by Professor Damien McLoughlin, Professor (Marketing), UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School, Ireland. The case and further discussion on it showcased Amul Dairy’s pioneering initiatives in digital transformation, precision animal health, scientific breeding, cattle nutrition, operational excellence and sustainability. Key highlights included digital platforms for transparent milk procurement and farmer payments, AI-enabled animal health support, data-driven breeding programmes, preventive animal healthcare, and technology-enabled manufacturing and procurement processes. Particular emphasis was placed on leveraging technology to strengthen transparency, improve operational efficiency, enhance productivity and create greater value for dairy farmers. Amul Dairy’s experience demonstrates how digital innovation can support large-scale growth while preserving the fundamental cooperative principles of trust, equity and farmer empowerment. The discussion also highlighted initiatives to extend the cooperative philosophy beyond conventional dairy operations, alongside efforts in resource conservation, renewable energy and sustainable agricultural practices, reflecting Amul Dairy’s vision of building a resilient, inclusive and future-ready cooperative ecosystem.

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The engagement provided a valuable platform for international knowledge exchange and peer learning, bringing Amul Dairy’s experience to a global audience and fostering dialogue on emerging opportunities and challenges in the agri-food industry.