Preserving Dairy Sector under Climate Change
Global milk production is projected to grow at 1.8% p.a. (to 1060 million tonnes by 2031) over the next decade, faster than most other main agricultural commodities. India has been the leading producer and consumer of dairy products worldwide since 1998 with a sustained growth. India is the largest producer of milk and ranked 1st contributing…
Nestle to start milk procurement centre in Jammu: JKDFA
Nestle India will open its fresh milk procurement centre in Jammu by the end of this month. This was disclosed by office bearers of J&K Dairy Farming Association (JKDFA) while addressing a press conference, here today. They said that Amul, one of the largest milk processing company in India, was giving very low rates of milk…
Avoid dairy and high glycemic index food if you have acne
While we can always choose products to treat or prevent acne, it is always suggested to first work on diet as it can affect their breakout. Dr. Aanchal Pant, a dermatologist, recently addressed the topic in her Instagram post. The expert mentioned that one must avoid milk, foods with a high glycemic index, and soy in order…
Biryani By Kilo picks up majority stake in healthy dessert Get-A-Whey
Biryani By Kilo’s parent company, Sky Gate Hospitality, has acquired a majority stake in healthy dessert brand Get-A-Way for about $2 million. With this partnership, the brand will get access to Biryani By Kilo’s over 100 cloud kitchens in about 45 cities. Meanwhile, the cloud kitchen brand, known for its biryanis and kebabs, is also…
Paddy straw evolves as alternative fodder for milk giving animals
The research being carried out by Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU), Ludhiana to use paddy straw as an alternative fodder for milk giving animals will play a key role in cutting down the problem of burning of paddy straw during kharif harvest, a major environment and health hazard during the onset…
Vijaya Dairy to procure milk through Agros’ Seva Kendras
As part of its plans to procure milk with the help of TS-Agros’ Agri Rythu Seva Kendra (ARSK) to scale up procurement, the Telangana State Dairy Development Cooperative Federation has launched training programme for 31 ARSK agents of three pilot districts here on Saturday. As part of the pilot project for procurement of milk through…
Kisan Our Owners’: Amul Aims To Double Farmers Income In Next 4 Years
By creating a dairy herd that is genetically superior, tested, and able to produce twice as much milk at the same cost, Anand Milk Union Limited (AMUL) intends to double the income of farmers in the next four years, news agency ANI reported. According to Amit Vyas, managing director of Amul Dairy, they are enhancing…
Amul’s utterly butterly supply melts; eateries switch to alternatives
It is the season of cooking and baking, but with Amul Butter in short supply, consumers aren’t like the cat that got the cream. A shortage only means market shelves without butter on them. “There is a supply-side deficit. We are now able to procure only two packs of butter a day, as opposed to three packs (each containing 30 packets of…
Dairy start-up Mooofarm raises $13 m in Series A funding
Mooofarm, an agtech company and dairy start-up, has raised $13 million funding in Series A led by Aavishkaar Capital. According to a statement, the investment round also saw participation from Accel Partners, Aditya Birla Ventures, Rockstart, Navus Ventures and Alteria Capital. It said the company will use the fresh investment to scale up its operations…
Gujarat’s Amul model dairy structure is struggling to survive today
The frown on Raiben Patel’s face made it clear that her patience was running thin as her husband Amrutbhai Patel spoke about business. “You will never understand how hard we work,” she told me. “We start at four in the morning everyday, yet it doesn’t seem to be enough.” Raiben and Amrutbhai Patel are farmers….