Climate change and Fodder crisis in India dairying
India is the world’s largest producer of milk, contributing nearly 22% of global milk production. The dairy industry plays a vital role in rural livelihoods, food security, and the national economy. However, the sector is increasingly vulnerable to the adverse impacts of climate change, particularly through disruptions in fodder production. These challenges not only affect…
China has banned reconstituted milk in sterilized milk
China has officially banned the use of reconstituted milk in the production of sterilized milk under the latest revision of its national food safety standards, aiming to enhance dairy product quality and support the development of the domestic dairy industry. The revision, among 50 new standards and nine amendments issued concerning national food safety, will…
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…
India’s import guidelines in line with social norms-GTRI report
Experts have underlined that several of India’s import guidelines are in lines with domestic economic needs and social ethos, even as a new report by the US Trade Representative has flagged concerns around several tariff and non tariff barriers imposed by India. “Many of the proposed changes—in areas like agriculture, digital governance, and public health—pose…
Well-planned agenda to propagate dairy analogues and veganism
A “well-planned agenda” to propagate analogous dairy products and veganism is being run against the dairy sector, a Government official said on a visit to India’s Milk Capital Anand, on Tuesday. “We face challenges globally. We are also in a phase where the consumer is aware. But at the same time, people are trying to bring…
Promotion of Dairy Industry in India: DAHD
To complement and supplement efforts made by the States and Union territories to improve milk production, the livelihoods of dairy farmers and ensuring self-sufficiency in the dairy sector, Government of India is implementing Rashtriya Gokul Mission and other schemes across the country including Odisha. The implementation of the Rashtriya Gokul Mission and other initiatives by…
Stakes high for domestic dairy sector amid US tariff
The stakes remain high for India’s dairy sector amid the US administration’s push for reciprocal tariffs on India. Top policymakers of the Indian government are deeply concerned that any easing or elimination of import restrictions could disrupt the stability that the country has maintained in its dairy industry for the past three decades. India has…
Kisan credit cards limit increased for dairy farmers
India’s dairy industry, the backbone of its rural economy, is set to receive a significant boost. The recent Union Budget’s expansion of the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme, raising the subsidised short-term loan limit from ₹3 lakh to ₹5 lakh, is a promising move. This initiative, aimed at benefiting nearly 7.7 crore farmers, including those…
Panel Urges Milk Price Review for Fair Farmer Returns
A parliamentary panel urges the government to review milk price determination to ensure farmers get better returns. It highlights that milk price inflation is lower than food inflation, affecting farmer income. The panel also calls for addressing milk adulteration and explains the suspension of the Delhi Milk Scheme license by FSSAI. A parliamentary panel has…