CM Stalin directs Aavin to hike procurement price of milk
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Wednesday directed the Tamil Nadu Cooperative Milk Federation, Aavin, to hike the procurement price of milk by ₹3 per litre from December 18. Farmers selling milk to Aavin’s primary cooperative societies will now get ₹38 per litre for cow milk and ₹47 per litre for buffalo milk. The announcement comes…
Indira Dairy project to be launched in Madhira: Deputy CM Bhatti
Steps were being taken to set up Indira Dairy enabling DWCRA group members to become entrepreneurs, informed Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka. Similarly, hundreds of unemployed youth who have knowledge of agriculture would also get direct and indirect employment through the dairy industry. The youth would be engaged to supply green grass, dry grass and fodder to…
Punjab starts mass immunisation of livestock against FMD
In order to prevent the occurrence of Foot & Mouth Disease (FMD) in the state, Punjab Animal Husbandry Department has started a mass immunisation drive of livestock. Disclosing this here today, Punjab Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khuddian said that as many as 68,45,300 FMD vaccine doses have been procured…
Investigating various plant-based beverage varieties
The dairy industry has changed dramatically in recent years as more plant-based milk substitutes compete for shelf space with the well-known cartons of cow’s milk. This trend reflects shifting consumer tastes, which are influenced by health concerns, environmental awareness, and ethical issues. We will examine the wide range of milk variations in this article, as…
The issue of Milk price will be solved soon: Ajit Pawar
Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar on Friday said in the state assembly that the problems faced by farmers, reservation of Marathas, and other important issues will be discussed and solutions will be found after due discussions with all stakeholders. “The state government is committed to discussing the issues and solving the problems. If needed we will…
From farm to table: Tracing ghee adulteration in dairy production
The path of dairy products from farm to table is a complicated process which comprises several steps, each of which is crucial in assuring the end product’s quality and safety. Ghee is a clarified butter with a rich, nutty flavour that is widely used in various cuisines across the world. However, the journey from farm…
NDDB pitches for boosting dairy exports as milk output is set to rise
With India set to increase its share in the global milk production over the next decade, it is time to look at expanding the share in export market, said NDDB Chairman and Managing Director Meenesh Shah on Friday. Addressing the 20th Convocation of The Indian Institute of Plantation Management, Bengaluru (IIPM-B), Shah said India currently accounts…
Purabi Dairy introduces innovative prefabricated milk booths
Assam’s largest dairy cooperative, Purabi Dairy, has introduced prefabricated ‘milk booths’ at various locations across the state. In the initial phase, multiple Purabi Milk Booths will be established in Guwahati, offering a wide range of Purabi and Mother Dairy products to consumers. As part of this initiative, the first Purabi Milk Booth was unveiled at Guwahati…
Cyclone Michaung: Shortages of drinking water, milk, and diesel
The devastating impact of Cyclone Michaung, which made landfall in Andhra Pradesh on December 5, has left parts of Chennai in a state of severe distress. Characterised by its super-cyclonic intensity, the cyclone unleashed a torrent of rain, leaving several localities in Chennai under water on Wednesday even about 30 hours after the rain stopped. The…
Japan to Use Fuel from Cow Dung to Power Its Rockets!
In 2017, a Kolkata-based company launched extremely cheap and environment-friendly biogas-fuelled buses on the Indian streets. Five years later, such biogas-run buses were being deployed in Indore as well. Now, a Japanese space start-up has taken this a step further, by adopting a similar technology to power rockets! Japan’s space industry opened a new chapter…