Goa Dairy Feed Hike Sparks Resignation Threat
A major controversy has erupted in Goa’s dairy sector after directors of the Farmers Producers Organisation (FPO) threatened to resign en masse over a recent cattle feed price hike implemented through Goa Dairy in coordination with the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). The FPO directors warned that if the increase is not withdrawn immediately, all…
Wheat Husk Price Surge Hits Punjab Cow Shelters
Punjab’s cow shelters (gaushalas) are facing a severe financial crisis following a two-fold surge in wheat husk (tudi) prices, a key component of cattle feed. According to gaushala operators and dairy farmers, the price of wheat husk has risen from ₹400–500 per quintal to ₹900–1,200 per quintal, significantly increasing the cost of maintaining cattle. Tudi,…
Gyandhara Drives Science-Led Dairy Transformation
Gyandhara Industries Pvt. Ltd., under the leadership of Managing Director Ritu Agarwal, is advancing a science-driven and community-centric approach to transform rural dairy ecosystems, addressing long-standing inefficiencies in cattle nutrition and farmer awareness across North India. The initiative focuses on tackling a critical gap in the traditional cattle feed market, where compromises between affordability and…