Middle East Conflict Threatens India’s Feed Industry
India’s $12 billion animal feed industry is facing mounting pressure as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East disrupts supply chains, raises input costs and threatens the sector’s long-term growth outlook. Shipping disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz, soaring energy prices and fertilizer supply constraints are increasing production costs for feed manufacturers, prompting analysts to…
Protein Inflation Pushes Up Milk & Chicken Prices
India is witnessing a new wave of “protein inflation” as rising fodder costs are driving up the prices of milk and chicken, putting pressure on both consumers and producers. According to industry experts, higher feed prices have significantly increased the cost of producing milk and poultry, forcing producers to pass on part of the burden…
NDRI Scholar Wins National Agri Hackathon Award
A research scholar from the ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal, has brought national recognition to the institute by winning top honours at the National Pune Agri Hackathon 2026, one of India’s largest agricultural innovation competitions. The award-winning innovation, named “ProtoFeeds,” secured first prize in the Renewable Energy and Agricultural Waste Management category. The project…