Punjab bets big on goat cheese to boost farmers’ income
Punjab’s Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU) is entering the premium cheese space by launching goat cheese (“chèvre”) production, a first for the state. The College of Dairy & Food Science Technology is developing a range of cheeses — from mozzarella and feta to ricotta and chèvre — with scientific precision, turning…
Progressive dairy body gives 50 buffaloes to flood-hit farmers
In a heartening act of solidarity, the Progressive Dairy Farmers Association has distributed 50 buffaloes to dairy farmers in flood-affected areas, aiming to help restore their livelihoods. The initiative was part of a broader relief effort to support rural communities struggling after severe flooding. According to reports, these buffaloes will be handed over to farmers…
Do cows really “love” jazz? What science says
A trending Times of India piece asks: Do cows really love jazz? The story isn’t about bovines having human musical taste — rather, it highlights growing scientific interest in how certain types of calming sound can help dairy animals feel more relaxed. Researchers point out that the gentle rhythms and slow tempos often found in…
Vidarbha’s Dairy Renaissance Powers Rural, Women-Led Growth
In Vidarbha, dairy is no longer just a sideline crop; it’s becoming the backbone of the rural economy, driven by an unlikely trio: women, science, and fodder innovation. Historically dominated by cotton and citrus, the region is now undergoing a structural shift. Women are at the heart of this transformation — they’re not just helping…
India Stands Firm Against Dairy Sector Opening to Foreign Players
New Delhi will not capitulate to US demands for opening India’s markets to the American dairy industry with agricultural issues featuring among vexed subjects in the bilateral trade treaty negotiations, even as talks reach the much-anticipated culminating point. Experts support the government’s strong stand that has recently been reiterated by Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal. “The…
Heritage Foods sets benchmark in governance and accountability
Heritage Foods is emerging as a benchmark for ethical governance in India’s rapidly growing food and dairy space, according to a recent Economic Times report. As consumer scrutiny intensifies, the company’s governance practices — centered on transparency, fairness, and farmer welfare — are increasingly seen as a model for responsible business in food. At the…
Kerala validates herbal treatment for mastitis in cattle
Researchers in Kerala have gained scientific validation for ethno-veterinary medicines to treat mastitis in dairy cattle, according to reports. The effort was led by the Milma cooperative (Kerala Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation), which launched eight herbal formulations after five years of research. Among those formulations is Masticure, specifically designed to target mastitis. These herbal medicines,…
Dodla Dairy guides 10-12% growth, stable margins
Dodla Dairy Ltd has reported its Q2 earnings and maintained guidance for FY26 revenue growth of about 10-12%, with margins remaining stable. Company officials said they expect to hold their market share at around 6.5% in the domestic milk business. The firm emphasised that despite cost pressures and inflation in input supplies, it remains focused on…
Amul Plans to Export Dairy Products to Israel Soon
Amul — via its parent body GCMMF — is preparing to expand its exports to Israel significantly. Currently, it exports ghee, but managing director Jayen Mehta confirmed that the cooperative plans to ship a broader dairy portfolio soon, targeting not just the Indian diaspora but also the local Israeli market. To make deeper inroads, Amul…
HC Adjourns Plea; Vipul Chaudhary Remains Ineligible
The Gujarat High Court has adjourned the plea of Vipul Chaudhary, keeping him ineligible to contest the board elections of Dudhsagar Dairy (Mehsana) for the time being. Chaudhary, a former minister and ex-chairman, was convicted in July 2023 and handed a seven-year sentence for alleged financial mis-conduct tied to liquid feed supply to drought-hit Maharashtra…