Genetics Boost Cow Longevity, Profitability in Dairy Herds
Advances in genetic selection are helping dairy farmers extend the productive life of their cows, with new research and breeding tools showing that longevity can be improved alongside key production traits. The development comes as an important strategy for enhancing farm profitability and sustainability, given that longer-lived cows reduce replacement costs and improve herd stability….
New Genomic Testing Boosts Cross-Bred Dairy Herd Performance
A major development in dairy genetics has emerged with the introduction of genomic testing for cross-bred dairy cattle, a tool that was previously limited to purebreds but is now accessible for mixed-heritage animals thanks to a new genotyping method. This service is part of NMR’s GeneEze offering, leveraging data from AHDB Dairy’s female genotypes to…
Nandini Adopts AI-Based Product Counting to Boost Dairy Operations
The **Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) — under its flagship Nandini dairy brand — is rolling out an AI-based product counting solution at key processing facilities in Bengaluru, Kanakapura and Hoskote to strengthen inventory tracking and operational efficiency. This camera-enabled machine-vision system will automate the counting of milk and dairy product units during packing and dispatch,…
Telangana Dairy Cooperative to Boost Milk Procurement to 6 Lakh LPD
The Telangana State Dairy Development Cooperative Federation Ltd (TDDCF) has unveiled plans to significantly raise milk procurement to about 6 lakh litres per day, up from its current level of around 4 lakh litres — a move aimed at strengthening the cooperative’s supply base and market presence in the state. Addressing stakeholders at a national…
Indo-Brazil pact aims to boost cattle genetics and dairy yield
India and Brazil have stepped up cooperation in cattle genetics, aiming to leverage Brazil’s advanced dairy-cattle breeding experience and India’s indigenous Zebu cattle heritage to improve milk yield and breed quality. The effort is led by ABCZ in Brazil and IFIZCI in India. Under the collaboration, the two organisations plan to exchange genetic material (semen…
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…
GST cuts boost dairy, agriculture in Bihar
The Government has rolled out GST rate rationalisation, cutting tax burdens across agriculture and dairy in Bihar. Key measures include making UHT milk and paneer GST-free, reducing ghee and butter from 12% to 5%, and slashing ice cream’s rate from 18% to 5%. These changes are expected to lower prices by 5–13%, easing working capital…
UP Government to Boost Milk Producers’ Income-Yogi
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday affirmed Uttar Pradesh’s commitment to increasing the income of milk producers, strengthening rural economies built around livestock, and ensuring high-quality dairy products for consumers. He was speaking at an event to mark the MoU signing between Uttar Pradesh Cooperative Dairy Federation (PCDF) and National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) for…
Chittoor Aims to Boost Dairy Output to 30 Lakh Litres Daily
The dairy sector in Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh, is targeting a significant increase in milk production, aiming for 30 lakh litres per day. This initiative is part of a broader effort to revitalize the region’s dairy industry, which has faced challenges in recent years. The plan includes modernizing existing facilities, introducing advanced dairy farming techniques,…
Brazil offers expertise to boost India’s dairy cattle productivity
While India is the world’s largest milk producer, productivity remains low due to small herd sizes and a lack of genetic improvement in recent decades. Brazil, a major global producer of dairy products, has offered its expertise in the genetic improvement of dairy cattle through several technologies such as insemination and embryo transfer aimed at…