BJP-nominated Jitendra Patel elected as director Sumul Dairy
Elections in Sumul Dairy BJP-nominated candidate and member of Surat district Panchayat Jitendra Patel was elected as one of the directors of Sumul Dairy in their bypolls for the Bardoli seat, the results of which were declared on Tuesday afternoon. Patel represents the Bamni Village Milk Cooperative Committee. His main opponent was suspended BJP leader and vice…
Toned milk prices increased by 33% from FY 19 to FY 24
Milk Price increase The average rate of toned milk has increased to Rs 51.83 per litre in the last fiscal year, from Rs 39 per litre in 2018-19, the government said on Tuesday. In a written reply to Lok Sabha, Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Rajiv Ranjan Singh said, “the Department of Animal…
TMC MP Saayoni Ghosh talked about fodder crisis for cattle
Trinamool Congress MP Saayoni Ghosh on Monday alleged that the BJP and its affiliates talk about cows, but they have been unable to provide them with enough fodder and or protect them from dying of the lumpy cow disease. Participating in a debate on the demands for grants for the Ministry of Fishing, Animal Husbandry…
NDDB developing Business Plan to revive MP state dairy cooperative
The Madhya Pradesh Cooperative Dairy Federation (MPCDF) aims to revitalize the financially distressed Gwalior and Jabalpur milk unions by leveraging the expertise of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). The NDDB is currently preparing a comprehensive business roadmap for the MPCDF, with the report expected to be delivered by the end of August. As part…
Dairy dept in Wayanad has revealed significant cattle losses
A preliminary assessment by the Animal Husbandry department has revealed significant losses to the animal husbandry and dairy sectors in the landslide-hit areas of Wayanad district. Following a review by Minister for Animal Husbandry J. Chinchurani in Wayanad on Thursday, the department reported that among the 40 dairy farmers in the Chooralmala dairy cooperative, 14…
Can India Emerge as a Global Leader in Sustainable Dairy farming?
India’s dairy industry, bolstered by decades of public-sector investment and international partnerships, is the largest in the world. In 1965, the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) was established to transform dairying into an instrument for the development of India’s rural sector. Farmer cooperatives sprang up around the country, collecting and processing milk and other dairy…
Livestock census launched in Chittoor District in AP
District Collector Sumit Kumar announced plans on Saturday to boost milk production in Chittoor. During a meeting with representatives from 21 private dairies, the Collector discussed strategies to increase milk prices and production to support dairy farmers in the district. He emphasized the price differences offered by the dairies and highlighted the district’s dependence on…
In FY 25 Puducherry govt to procure 2.34 crore litres of milk from outside
The Puducherry government has set a target to procure 2.34 crore litres of milk from Co-operative Milk Producer Societies in this fiscal year. In the 2024 Budget, a 5% incentive is proposed based on the value of the procured milk. The Cooperation Department, which has been allocated ₹59.49 crore, aims to increase milk production by…
India could help in suporting Global Food safety through its surplus :PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India has become a food surplus country and is working to provide solutions for global food and nutritional security. Addressing a gathering after inaugurating the 32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists (ICAE), which is being organised in India after 65 years, the Prime Minister also said the Union…
Britannia’s Rural Market Gains show Positive Consumption Growth
Britannia’s rural market share has shown stronger growth compared to its urban market, indicating positive signs of consumption growth in a critical segment for the broader FMCG industry. “We continue to make positive strides in rural areas as we expand our distribution footprint and enhance product offerings to align with regional preferences, positioning us well…