Sales of liquid milk to grow 4-5 pc in FY21
Even as institutional sales for dairy products have been impacted due to COVID-19 related disruptions, liquid milk sales are expected to grow by 4-5 per cent in 2020-21, while those of value added dairy products (VADP) will remain flat, according to a report. The COVID-19 pandemic and the lockdowns globally impacted the dairy supply chain,…
Indian startups digitally revolutionising dairying from Farm to table
A slew of startups are helping small dairy farmers access industry knowledge and markets, bringing variety to the dairy ecosystem Some startups are using daily doorstep delivery of dairy products as an entry point for larger FMCG push NEW DELHI: A slew of tech startups are working towards digitizing the dairy supply chain, improving milk…
The future starts today, not tomorrow
The festival time is back. This time the new moon will rise from a much darker sky this diwali than before. Would the illumination of diyas and candles be sufficient to cover up the darkness which has been slowly encroaching the lives of millions and millions of victims this year. The victimization might not have…
Dairy farmer’s survival comes in the way of India trade deal with US,EU
India’s effort to wrap up bilateral trade deals with major economies after pulling out of a China-backed regional pact has hit a major stumbling block — its dairy industry. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration is hesitant to allow free access of dairy products from several countries, including the US, the EU and the UK, due…
Around 30% of Milk cooperative societies in Tamil Nadu are dormant
Tamil Nadu’s dairy industry has historically been strengthened by the network of cooperative milk societies. Today, around 30% of the primary milk producers’ cooperative societies are dormant. Tracing the history behind these dormant societies is important and relevant in the light of the Narendra Modi government’s farm laws, to explain the possible impacts of these…
Milky Mist launch Building healthy India initiative
Dairy plays a significant part in Indian society’s numerous aspects, including cuisine, religion, culture, and the economy. India has the highest level of milk production and consumption of all countries. It has an annual output of 186,000 tonnes as of 2018. Milky Mist is synonymous with premium quality dairy products available across India. To commemorate…
Rs 8 per liter incentive to dairy farmers in Sikkim : CM Sikkim
Chief Minister P.S. Golay launched the new government scheme to provide incentive of Rs.8 per litre of milk to dairy farmers of the State, during a function at Chintan Bhawan here today. As per the new initiative, the incentive will be transferred to the dairy farmers’individualbank accounts by the State government in additionto the prescribed…
Stellapps launch mooPay a direct payment platform for milk payment
The direct payment platform will promote transparency in transferring money Digital technology solutions provider Stellapps announced the launch of a first-of-its-kind, fully-automated direct payment platform — ‘mooPay’ — for dairy farmers in Rajasthan. The platform is one of the fintech solutions the company has developed for dairies and dairy farmers. mooPay acts as a payment…
Lumpy skin disease Spreaded its wings over a dozen states
The viral lumpy pores and skin illness (LSD) has unfold to cattle and buffalo in a couple of dozen huge Indian states triggering considerations amongst 1000’s of dairy farmers. The illness — attributable to the pox virus — impacts cattle and buffalo and is believed to be spreading by way of blood feeding bugs. Originated…
Pashu Mitra call center for dairy farmers launched by NDDB
Good news for dairy farmers. The National Dairy Development Board or NDDB has launched a call centre ‘Pashu Mitra’ for dairy farmers in the country. Now dairy farmers will be able to resolve their problems related to animal health, nutrition & breeding. NDDB’s call centre will not only guide the farmers by providing them crucial…