Disease-free production system in India’s dairy industry
Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing policy will soon address the significant challenges faced by India’s dairy industry, the largest in the world, in maintaining disease-free production systems, Dr Rajesh Gokhale, Secretary for Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology said. He was speaking during the Bangalore Tech Summit (BTS) on Tuesday, where he highlighted how the…
Challenges of Traceability in the Dairy Industry
Introduction In today’s rapidly evolving global food market, ensuring the safety, quality, and integrity of dairy products has become paramount. With consumers demanding greater transparency and accountability from food producers, traceability has emerged as a critical factor in building trust and confidence in the dairy supply chain. Traceability is defined as the ability to track…
Dairy Industry Applauds FSSAI’s Withdrawal of A1/A2 directive
The Indian dairy industry welcomes the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India’s (FSSAI) recent decision to withdraw its directive regarding the labeling of A1 and A2 milk products. The advisory, issued on August 21, 2024, raised concerns over the use of A1 and A2 claims on products like milk, curd, butter, and ghee, which…
Dairy industry struggling to recruit next generation
Dairy farms are “struggling” to recruit young people to join the industry, according to experts. A recruitment drive has been launched at the annual Dairy Show, held at the Royal Bath and West Showground near Shepton Mallet in Somerset. Ruthie Peterson, careers manager at The Institute of Agriculture and Horticulture, blamed “negative myths” about farming….
China’s Dairy Industry Shifts Focus from Infants to Adults
Dairy companies are shifting their focus in China from babies to adults, as a falling birth rate and intense competition force them to search for new areas of growth in what has long been one of the world’s biggest markets for milk. The A2 milk company, headquartered in New Zealand, last month announced new milk…
Indian Dairy Industry Set for Robust Revenue Growth
The Indian dairy industry is poised for a revenue growth of 13-14% this fiscal year, driven by strong consumer demand and an improved supply of raw milk, according to Crisil Ratings. Rising consumption of value-added products will support demand, while a good monsoon is expected to boost milk supply. The increased supply of raw milk…
Revolutionary technology used for dairy industry training program
Charles Sturt University has used cutting-edge technology to create a training program to build skills within the dairy export industry. Charles Sturt develops training program to build exporter skills within the dairy industry The University devised the program in partnership with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and Dairy Australia The training course is…
4 Reasons the Dairy Industry is Upbeat about the Future
Dairy producers have had some legitimate reasons to be glum about the state of the dairy industry. But that’s not the case for nearly half of the producers who participated in the recent 2024 State of the Dairy Industry survey, sponsored by Farm Journal. Forty-three percent of the 210 respondents – producers whose cowherds range…
The impact of rising temperature on Indian dairy
Summers in India are getting hotter and 2024 will be no different. The Indian Meteorological Department’s (IMD) forecast for 2024 indicates that India will face a harsh summer with longer than usual heat waves. Last year was the 2nd hottest year for India (2016 being the hottest) in the last 122 years, exposing humans, animals…
How the dairy industry is overcoming supply chain disruption
In the wake of COVID-19, industries worldwide faced unprecedented challenges, and the dairy sector was no exception. However, this industry’s response showcases a remarkable journey of resilience, innovation, and strategic adaptation, particularly regarding supply chain management. The dairy industry is navigating its post-pandemic recovery, focusing on the critical aspects of supply chain adjustments, technological advancements,…