Punjab Launches ₹135 Cr Dairy Expansion in Majha
In a significant move to bolster Punjab’s dairy sector, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has unveiled a ₹135 crore expansion project for the Milkfed plant in Amritsar’s Majha region. The initiative aims to enhance the production of sterilized flavored milk and introduce new fermented dairy products such as lassi, curd, and rabri. This expansion is projected…
MP Cabinet approves new cow-shelter policy
A cabinet meeting headed by CM Mohan Yadav on Tuesday was mainly attributed to a new policy on cow shelters and milk production. On April 13, a state-level Gopal Sammelan (conference of cooperative milk producers) will be held in Bhopal in the presence of Union home minister Amit Shah. It is expected that an MoU…
Bengaluru Haveri Milk Union hikes milk procuring price
In response to the growing discontent among milk producers, the Haveri District Milk Producers Union (Havemul) has decided to increase the price of milk. The union has announced a hike of ₹2.50 per litre. It will now pay ₹33 for cow’s milk and ₹45.50 for buffalo’s milk, increasing from the previous prices of ₹30.50 and…
Business Prospects of Bovine IVF and Dairy Genetics in India
The dairy industry has long been a pillar of rural economies throughout India’s enormous and varied agricultural environment. With over 300 million cows and buffaloes nationwide, dairy farming is an important sector that supports millions of farmers. However, issues with milk yield, genetic quality, disease control, and herd management techniques have historically hampered the sector’s…
Cooperative university to power dairy sector-Meenesh Shah
In a historic move set to redefine the future of India’s cooperative landscape, the Government of India has announced the establishment of Tribhuvan Sahkari University (TSU) — the country’s first dedicated university for cooperative education The Government’s belief in the power of cooperatives in rural development and nation-building has led to pathbreaking initiatives under the…
Quality over cost: New-age dairy brands on the rise
The growing demand for preservative-free and traceable dairy products, coupled with the adoption of quick commerce and direct-to-consumer (D2C) models, is fuelling the rise of new-age dairy brands. These startups are not only expanding rapidly but also attracting significant investor interest. In the past year alone, around nine dairy startups raised funding, with 5-6 brands such as…
Milking the market: Aavin aims for 65% share in five years
Aavin, Tamil Nadu’s government-run dairy cooperative, has set an ambitious goal to expand its market share to 65 per cent over the next five years, up from its current level of over 50 per cent. This target is driven by rising consumer demand and enhanced milk procurement strategies. Over the past three years, Aavin has…
Discovering the holistic impact of free-range grazing on cows
In today’s rapidly evolving dairy industry, the method of cow farming has undergone significant changes. Traditionally, cows roamed freely, grazing on open pastures, resulting in a more natural and balanced lifestyle. However, with the advent of genetic manipulation and the introduction of artificial high-protein diets, modern cows have been pushed to produce substantially higher quantities of…
Dairy farmers want new formula to calculate fat, SNF in milk
Dairy farmers have urged the government to implement a new system to calculate the quantum of fat and solids non fat (SNF) in milk procured by Aavin. Tamil Nadu Milk Producers Welfare Association general secretary M. G. Rajendran said that the current system, called the Modified Richmond Formula always led to milk having lesser SNF…
Vijaya Dairy Revises Milk Prices in Telangana
The Telangana Dairy Development Federation, popularly known as Vijaya Dairy, has announced a significant revision in milk procurement prices across the state, triggering mixed reactions among dairy farmers. The Telangana Dairy Development Federation, popularly known as Vijaya Dairy, has announced a significant revision in milk procurement prices across the state, triggering mixed reactions among dairy…