Prime Minister Modi Inaugurates World Dairy Summit 2022
IInaugurating the International Dairy Federation World Dairy Summit in Greater Noida on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Centre has made all efforts to keep a track of the movement of livestock in the wake of the spread of lumpy skin disease (LSD). Mr. Modi said there has been a loss of livestock in…
Organic dairy firm Akshayakalpa raises $15 million to expand across India
Akshayakalpa Organic, an organic dairy enterprise, said it is raising $15 million in a Series B funding round from both existing and new investors. British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution, Rainmatter Foundation, and its existing investor Venture Dairy have joined the Series B financing. The funding would strengthen Akshayakalpa’s efforts for promoting,…
How ‘Operation Flood’ helped in the evolution of the dairy sector In India?
The evolution of the dairy sector in India and the stellar role played by dairy cooperatives since the launch of Operation Flood form an integral part of the country’s growth story as the country now is the largest producer of milk. India contributes 21 per cent to global milk production. It is important to note…
Saras milk became expensive for the second time in 75 days
Before the arrival of the festive season, once again in Rajasthan, the general public is being hit by inflation. Ahead of the festival season, Saras Dairy has also given a big blow to its customers. After about two and a half months, the dairy has again increased the rates of milk. According to the information…
PM Modi to Inaugurate World Dairy Summit in Greater Noida on Sept 12
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Greater Noida, near Delhi, on September 12 to inaugurate World Dairy Summit 2022, officials said Tuesday. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is also expected to reach Greater Noida on September 11 to review arrangements for the PM’s visit, the officials said. The summit is scheduled to take place at the India Expo…
CIFTIS:MoU signed to enhance Pak-China cooperation in buffalo business
Royal Group, China, and JW Holdings, Pakistan, in the spirit to enhance cooperation in buffalo business between the two countries, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) as a side event of the 2022 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS). According to the MoU, the two companies will deepen cooperation in buffalo farm building,…
Vijaya Dairy hikes milk procurement prices to ryots
In good news for farmers, Vijaya Dairy enhanced the procurement price of milk on Monday. The buffalo milk procurement price was raised from Rs 46.69 to Rs 49.40 per litre and cow milk from Rs 33.75 to Rs 38.75 per litre. The new rates will be applicable from September 1. Animal Husbandry Minister Talasani Srinivas…
11.2-lakh cattle across 12 states in lumpy skin grip: Sanjeev Balyan
The lumpy skin disease (LSD) has affected 11.2-lakh cattle, including 49,682 deaths, in 165 districts across a dozen states and Union Territories in the country till August 30 this year, Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Sanjeev Kumar Balyan said on Wednesday. The LSD cases this year were reported from Andaman & Nicobar…
KMF seeks hike in milk price, Bommai in dilemma
The Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) has appealed to the State government to increase the price of milk by Rs 3 per litre. With this, the price of milk products, including ghee, butter, curd and buttermilk, is also expected to increase. The demand is not new, with KMF making repeated pleas for an increase in rates….
Pasteurised, boiled milk safe, avoid raw produce’
Indigenous vaccine to be rolled out The process is now under way to ensure the commercial availability of India’s indigenous vaccine Lumpi-ProVac to protect livestock from lumpy skin disease, Yash Pal, Director, National Research Centre on Equines, said on Tuesday. Speaking to The Hindu, he cautioned against the use of raw milk, especially during this…