Sexed semen to be used to counter stray cattle menace
Union Minister SP Singh Baghel Advocates for Sex-Sorted Semen Technology to Address Stray Cattle Issue SP Singh Baghel, Union Minister of State for Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), has proposed the use of sex-sorted semen technology in dairy farming to ensure that 90% of cattle born are female. Speaking at a training workshop on the…
Indian Govt Finalizes Standard Veterinary Treatment Guidelines
A two day workshop on Finalization of Standard Veterinary Treatment Guidelines was organised by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, under the aegis of the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), Government of India at New Delhi during 8th and 9th August 2024. This landmark event brought together 78 key stakeholders from…
Grants from Green Climate Fund approves USD 782.4 million for India
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) was set up under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) at the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP-16) in 2010 to support developing countries in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and strengthening capacity to adapt to climate change. The Fund aims to mobilize funding at scale to invest in low-emission…
Sharp decline in the inflation rate based on CPI in July 2024
There is sharp decline in the Year-on-year inflation rate based on All India Consumer Price Index (CPI) number for the month of July, 2024, which is the lowest in the last 59 months. Year-on-year inflation rate based on All India Consumer Price Index (CPI) number is 3.54% (Provisional) for the month of July, 2024. Corresponding…
Greening Indian White Revolution: Pathways to Carbon Neutrality
The new government’s 100-day action plan, includes establishing the National Council for Agriculture and Rural Transformation (NCART). This pivotal initiative represents a strategic reorientation towards integrated and sustainable agricultural practices. For the dairy sector, this presents a critical juncture to align with these new paradigms, potentially setting a sustainable course that could serve as a…
The Snake That Clings to Cows for Milk: A Rural Indian Legend
In the heart of rural India, a captivating legend has been passed down through generations—one where snakes are said to cling to cows’ legs and drink milk directly from their udders. This intriguing tale, a blend of folklore and natural history, has long fascinated and cautioned many, creating a vivid image of a mysterious relationship…
Indian food processing sector may become 1274 B USD by 2027-Danfoss Report
The report highlighted that Tamil Nadu leads India’s export of processing fruits, juices and nuts, with a 33 per cent share by quantity and 27 per cent by value The country’s food sector is predicted to expand by more than 47 per cent and reach $1,274 billion by 2027, according to a survey published by…
RBI’s Focus on Inflation: The Impact of Rising Food and Milk Prices
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das emphasized on Thursday that the central bank cannot overlook food inflation when formulating monetary policy. He highlighted that food inflation, which holds a weight of around 46% in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) basket, accounted for over 75% of headline inflation in May and June. Notably, the sharp…
Expand dairy based industries in village- Rajiv Ranjan Singh
Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), Government of India is implementing the following schemes to complement and supplement the efforts of the State Government for Dairy based Industry as listed below: National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD) Supporting Dairy Cooperatives & Farmer Producer Organizations engaged in dairy activities (SDCFPO) Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund…
12.52 lakh women farmers benefiting under DIDF: Minister
DIDF Scheme Around 12.52 lakh women dairy farmers have been covered under the Dairy Processing and Infrastructure Development Fund (DIDF) out of a total of 42.48 lakh producer members, with significant participation of 30 per cent, Union Minister for Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Rajiv Ranjan Singh told the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. DIDF is an…