The NZ dairy expert, the remote rural Indian village, and a trade lesson
On the border of Delhi and Haryana in northern India, in the village of Janti Khurd, bluntly translated as ‘small community’, you are more likely to encounter a traffic jam of ox than the vehicle pileups you see on the way there from nearby New Delhi. It’s here that in 2010 IT expert Deepak Raj…
India Leads Top 7 Largest Milk-Producing Countries followed by USA
Cow’s milk has been seeing a significant growing demand each year. Since 1961, the global milk production has reached 918 million tons in 2021. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), global milk production has reached 929.9 million tons in 2022. The following is a list of the 7 largest milk-producing…
PM Modi names dairy co-op titan ‘Amul’ in Made In India Success Story
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently spotlighted the success of the ‘Make In India’ initiative, emphasizing how it has propelled the nation’s economy onto the global stage. Among the notable mentions, Modi highlighted the dairy cooperative giant Amul for its significant global impact. In a social media post on X, the Prime Minister stated, “Amul is…
Jersey cow delivers an Ongole breed calf in Annamayya district
A Jersey cow at Settigunta village in Annamayya district has given birth to an Ongole breed calf as part of a winter embryo transplant procedure overseen by Dr. Pratap, a veterinarian at the Government Veterinary Hospital. Speaking to the media here on Wednesday, Dr. Pratap said that the process began on September 29 of last…
Madurai: Large cooperatives deduct commission, incentives, say dairy farmers
Stating that bigger units deduct commission and the incentive offered by Aavin is not reaching them, many small milk cooperative societies sought transfer of ownership of bulk milk coolers (BMC) from bigger milk cooperatives to the Tamil Nadu Cooperative Milk Producers Federation (Aavin). According to official records, over 870 milk cooperative societies are registered under…
Worms in Amul buttermilk ordered online, company responds
Recent incident of live worms found in Amul buttermilk ordered online raises questions about food safety and quality control. Consumer outrage prompts discussions on social media regarding the responsibility of major brands to ensure product quality. Fast-paced lives and a lack of time have made food delivery apps a part of our daily lives. It provides much-needed…
Why dairies, farmers aren’t pleased with the state’s Rs 5/litre milk subsidy in Maharashtra
Dairies and dairy farmers in Maharashtra found themselves on the same boat in expressing their displeasure at the state government’s Rs 5/litre subsidy for dairy farmers. Farmers continued their agitation for their demand of a minimum procurement price of Rs 40/litre, while dairies have complained of the financial losses this would bring upon them. Here…
Milky Mist likely to hit stock market with IPO, seeks Rs 20,000 crore valuation
Milky Mist is planning to raise funds via initial public offering (IPO), reported MoneyControl citing sources familiar with the matter. The paneer-to-ice cream maker is looking to expand its dairy product portfolio to take on its arch rival Amul, said the report. The report said that a number of marquee Indian investment and merchant bankers…
Hatsun Agro Dairy firm’s stock gains over 5% after net profit surges 63% in Q1
Hatsun Agro shares are trading over 5% higher on Tuesday, July 16, after the company reported a 62.9% increase in net profit at ₹130.5 crore for the first quarter that ended June 30, 2024. In the corresponding quarter, Hatsun Agro Products posted a net profit of ₹80.1 crore, the company said in a regulatory filing….
High court orders relocation of Bhalaswa & Ghazipur dairy colonies
The Delhi high court on July 12 ordered two dairy allotments in the city to be relocated and questioned the MCD and DUSIB on their lack of management Delhi High Court on July 12 criticised the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) over the maintenance of dairy farm colonies…