Agri exports rebound on meat and F&V shipments
India’s exports of agricultural and processed food products, after slowing down in the first three quarters of the current fiscal due to restriction on rice exports, have recovered, aided by a sharp spike in shipments of meat and daily products, and fruits & vegetables. Exports of these items under the Agricultural and Processed Food Products…
Introduction of milk with low fat content opposed
The Consumer Protection Council, Tamil Nadu, has opposed Aavin move to supply milk with reduced fat content in blue coloured sachets. In a representation to Minister for Milk and Dairy Development Mano Thangaraj, S. Pushpavanan, council secretary, said Aavin introduced 3.5% fat content milk by discontinuing 4.5% fat content milk in green packets. The move…
Fodder in Pune can last for 2 months: Zilla Parishad officials
A section of officials from the Pune zilla parishad (ZP) said depleting water levels in dams and lack of fodder have created a tough situation for the farmers in the rural area. This prompted the authorities to prepare an action plan. As per their assessment, the current stock of fodder can last only for two months. “Thus, it would be difficult…
Infocus Agriculture Livestock Sector: Focus on Bhadawari buffalo for climate-resilient dairying
BP Kushwaha and Bishwa Bhaskar Choudhary INDIA, with its diverse climatic conditions and agricultural practices, has long relied on the livestock sector for sustenance and economic stability. However, around 70 per cent of the dairy animals are owned by marginal and small farmers. Buffalo farming is an important component of the sector, constituting around 21…
West Bengal with only 2% power consumption creates 40% more agri-value than Punjab
Let us start with a simple question: which state do you think is most productive in terms of value creation in agriculture on per hectare (ha) basis? If Punjab comes to your mind, you could be very much off the mark. Punjab, known for its high physical productivity of rice and wheat, falls at number…
Temperature increase will affect milk production in the Kerala State: expert
Increasing atmospheric temperatures is affecting production and productivity in dairying. Substantial reductions in milk production affect sustainability of the sector, which has more than 70 % women involvement. “On average, the temperature increase of one degree Celsius will reduce milk production by 5–10 %. It is estimated that milk production in the State has been…
NCP(SP) Protests Alleged Bargain Sale Of ₹10,000 Crore Aarey Dairy Land
Alleging that the state government is about to sell the 16-acre land of Aarey Milk Dairy at Wakadewadi in the city, worth ₹10,000 crore, at a bargain price, the NCP(SP), staged a strong protest in front of Aarey Milk Dairy on Monday in Pune. Present on this occasion were Pune city president of the NCP Prashant Jagtap,…
Unlocking the Power of Whey Proteins: Dr. T.N. Tiwari at IMA UPHBICON 2024
Dr. T.N. Tiwari, CEO of Nutrimed group, was honored by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) and invited as a keynote speaker at the prestigious IMA UPHBICON 2024 on Sunday, March 17th, 2024. Dr. Tiwari captivated the audience with his enlightening discourse on the pivotal role of dairy functional ingredients in the medical and pharmaceutical industries….
Curd, Chaas, Ice cream, Flavored milk demand to pick up with rising mercury
Makers of beverages, ice-creams, air conditioners and coolers are anticipating strong demand for their products this summer season as mercury levels rise. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) recently said that the March-May period this year would be long and dry, with more days of heat waves and above-normal temperatures across the country. This is good…
Ganderbal: Transfer of land for dairy plant approved
The Administrative Council (AC) has approved transfer of 22 kanals and two marlas of land situated in Estate Devipora, tehsil Tulmulla, district Ganderbal in favour of Animal Husbandry Department (AHD) for establishment of dairy plant. “The Jammu and Kashmir Milk Producers Cooperative Limited (JKMPCL) shall be implementing agency for implementation of the Central Sector Scheme,…