1 crore liters of milk delivered by Doodh Durronto to Delhi from Chittoor during the lockdown
South Central Railway (SCR) launched their Doodh Duronto train service on March 26 from Renigunta to Delhi. This train had provision of 6-8 Rail Milk tankers of 40000 Liters each. The total capacity of this train was 240000 to 320000 Litres per trip. This train made around 42 trips and transported 1.04 crore litres of…
Police not allowing milk distribution in Chennai
Milk comes under essential products and services category during Covid -19 period. All dairy personnels from farmers to salesmen are doing a great job like corona warriors. The government instructed all the authorities to not to hamper milk supplies in any part of the country during the lockdown. The major private sector players supplying milk…
DAIRY NEWS 5 member ministerial committee to decide cow dung rates in Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh has done exemplary work under Narva,Garuva,Ghuruwa, Badi scheme . Under this scheme cow sheds were established in 2200 villages. 5000 more cowsheds will be established in the state in the next 2-3 months The state government is planning to make cow rearing sustainable in the state. Chief minister Bhupesh Bhagel will launch a scheme…
Rs 15000 Crore Animal husbandry infrastructure fund approved by the cabinet
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, has approved setting up of Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund worth Rs. 15000 crore. Atma Nirbhar Bharat stimulus package was having this fund for the dairy sector.. Government has been implementing several schemes for incentivizing the investment made by dairy cooperative sector for development of dairy infrastructure. Government realizes…
Government allows 10000 MT of SMP imports at 15% duty: A farmer’s nightmare
Indian dairy sector is struggling with poor demand , excess milk and huge stocks of SMP and butter due to the lockdown . The milk prices are already prevailing at almost 15-20 % below the usual rates of summer period. At this moment, centre’s decision allowing milk powder imports under Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) looks…
Cargill eyes Rs 8500 Crore Indian chocolate market with an Indian partner
The US Commodity giant Cargill unveiled its plan to set up a 10000 TPA chocolate manufacturing unit in western India. Cargill is planning to serve the Asian market from its Indian operations in the future. The size of the Asia pacific Cocoa and chocolate market was US$ 27.1 billion in 2018 and is expected to…
Goa dairy farmers say no to Chinese Milk testing Machines
There has been a standoff between Indian and Chinese armies in Galwan valley since May 5.This has reinforced the Opposing Chinese products campaign in India further. The Goa Dairy farmers on Tuesday opposed the Chinese make milk testing machines supplied by the State government. The farmers told that boycotting the Chinese milk testing machines is…
Dairy sector is Waiting for the dust to settle – Rabo Bank Q2 report
“Lockdowns have destroyed dairy demands and created huge imbalances in dairy markets. The heightened retail sales and lower foodservice sales will reach to an equilibrium . However it will take time before returning to normal balance especially in food service sales. “Government aid and market support will also reduce and, once this occurs, market fundamentals…
Amul doubled its Ad budget during lock down to triple its Ad volumes
Advertising is a virtual mode of communication with your client. Amul is known for its very strong media strategy and effective communication through advertising. Amul decided to increase its communication with consumers which were under distress due to lockdown period. Mr R S Sodhi MD Amul called up his team and asked them to explore good deals…
Dakshina Kannada Union reduces procurement price by Re1/liter
The sale of milk and milk-based products has been impacted negatively in recent rimes. This has led the Dakshina Kannada Cooperative Milk Producers Union to reduce the procurement price of milk by Re 1. The farmers in thus union will be getting Rs 28.67 a liter for the milk from June 21. As per the…