GCMMF unanimously elects Ashokbhai B Chaudhary as chairman
Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), popularly known as the Amul Federation and the world’s largest farmer-owned dairy cooperative, today unanimously elected Ashokbhai B. Chaudhary (Chairman, Mehsana Milk Union) as chairman and Gordhanbhai P. Dhameliya (Chairman, Rajkot Milk Union) as vice chairman of the Federation. The election meeting was held on Tuesday and witnessed full…
A Looming dairy drought will stunt the world’s growth
It’s every baby’s first food, and we can’t get enough of it. The world produces close to a billion metric tonnes of milk each year — more than all the wheat or rice we grow. That lead is set to widen over the coming decade, with dairy consumption expected to grow faster than any other…
Milky Mist files draft papers for Rs 2,035 crore IPO
Tamil Nadu-based dairy products maker Milky Mist Dairy Food has filed preliminary papers with the SEBI to raise funds up to Rs 2,035 crore via initial public offering (IPO). The IPO will be a combination of fresh issuance of equity shares worth Rs 1,785 crore and an offer-for-sale of shares worth Rs 250 crore by…
NGT flags potential milk contamination from Ghazipur landfill dairies
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) and Delhi High Court have raised serious concerns over dairies operating adjacent to the Ghazipur landfill in Delhi. Authorities and courts noted that cows grazing near the landfill may ingest toxic waste, affecting milk quality and posing public health risks . The Delhi HC ordered the relocation of Ghazipur and…
Tripura becomes the highest farmer’s milk price giver in India
Tripura has set a record of sorts in terms of setting administered price of milk per litre supplied statewide by the Gomati Milk Producers Co-operative Union. With the latest hike in administered price by Rs 7.60 per litre of cow milk Tripura now sells milk at the highest price of Rs 83.60 per litre now….
Sabar Dairy announces revised milk price for amid protests
After five days of intense protests, Sabar Dairy has revised its annual milk procurement rate, offering ₹995 per kg of fat to cattle farmers, a ₹5 increase from the earlier announced rate of ₹990, officials said on Friday. The decision follows mounting unrest by dairy farmers across Sabarkantha and Aravalli districts of Gujarat, who have…
Indian Government Tightens Antibiotic Rules in Dairy & Poultry
In a significant step to curb rising antimicrobial resistance (AMR), the Indian government has initiated stricter controls on the use of antibiotics in the dairy and poultry sectors. The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying (MoFAHD), in coordination with the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), is enforcing new guidelines that prohibit the…
Microplastics Disrupt Milk Quality: New Toxicological Evidence
A new scientific study published in NeuroToxicology provides compelling experimental evidence that chronic exposure to microplastics can significantly impair milk production and quality. Using a controlled rat model, researchers demonstrated that long-term ingestion of microplastics leads to physiological and neurological disruptions in lactating subjects. Key findings include oxidative stress in brain tissues, altered neurotransmitter levels,…
Sabar Dairy farmers escalate protest over low milk price
The dairy heartland of Aravalli district is boiling over. For the third consecutive day, cattle breeders have escalated their vehement protest against the Sabar Dairy administration, pouring thousands of liters of precious milk onto the roads and bringing the region’s milk supply chain to a grinding halt. Aravalli: The dairy heartland of Aravalli district is boiling…
Why is ‘non-veg’ milk a sticking point in India-US trade deal?
The trade deal between India and the United States has hit a roadblock. As talks continue, the two sides are struggling to find a common ground on agriculture and dairy. India is reportedly hesitant about allowing American dairy imports into the country due to cultural concerns over “non-veg milk”. This comes amid US President Donald…