The Latest Sign of Dairy Inflation Is Tanking Sales of Semen

Higher prices for dairy products could be coming, and falling sales of semen from dairy bulls are telling the story. The market for dairy semen sales has tanked to a 17-year low, with sales volumes dropping by 6.7% last year, according to National Association of Animal Breeders data. It’s because American dairy farmers don’t want as many milking cows…
The Latest Sign of Dairy Inflation Is Tanking Sales of Semen

Higher prices for dairy products could be coming, and falling sales of semen from dairy bulls are telling the story. The market for dairy semen sales has tanked to a 17-year low, with sales volumes dropping by 6.7% last year, according to National Association of Animal Breeders data. It’s because American dairy farmers don’t want as many milking cows…
‘In India, the dairy industry need to employ technology at every level’

Recently America’s largest independent dairy supply chain technology provider Dairy.com had bought 100% stake in Mr. Milkman, which was their first India investment. Mr. Milkman – a SaaS platform empowers dairies and other industries to manage customer subscriptions and deliveries with unrivaled efficiency. In a joint interview, Samarth Setia, CEO and Co-Founder of Mr. Milkman and Ryan Mertes, CSO of Dairy.com discuss…
Gujarat’s co-operative system a role model for India: Amit Shah

“Gujarat’s co-operative system is a role model for the country, with co-operative sugar mills being the best in the country. The cooperative sector has made invaluable contributions in providing equal development opportunities to the poor, farmers, women, and youth of the country,” said Union Home and Co-operation Minister Amit Shah while addressing a conference on…
Selective cattle slaughter could be introduced in UP to keep dairy viable

Stray cattle may not have decisively impacted the outcome of the recent Uttar Pradesh assembly elections. But it’s a problem that will not go away, as Prime Minister Modi has himself acknowledged. UP has an estimated 19 million-plus cattle (i.e. the cow and its progeny) population. Farmers rarely keep cows beyond 5-6 calvings, by which time…
Ukraine-Russia conflict: Multi-layered impacts on dairy

The impacts of the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the global dairy markets are multi-layered, Rabobank says in a recent report. “Higher feed and fertiliser prices will only serve to limit milk supply growth in an already tight market.” According to the Rabobank report, there will be some impact in Australia as a result of the tightened…
Low-cost milking machines to offset high labour costs of dairy farmers

The Ernakulam Region Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union has launched milking machines that can work on both petrol as well as electric engines linked to motor bikes to help dairy farmers. The milking machines have been developed with the help of the National Dairy Development Board and can milk two animals in eight minutes, said John…
Amul enters fresh milk market in Andhra Pradesh

The Andhra Pradesh Dairy Development Cooperative Federation Managing Director Babu. A launched the Amul fresh milk and curd products in the city on Thursday along with the officials of the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF Ltd), which sells milk and a range of milk products under the brand name Amul. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Babu…
Fonterra ends joint venture in India citing Covid-19 disruptions

Dairy co-operative Fonterra has announced it’s winding down a joint venture in India, saying Covid-19 has caused significant disruption to the market. The 50-50 joint venture got underway in 2018 and involved the country’s largest consumer retail company – Future Consumer Limited. It saw Fonterra launch the Dreamery Brand , which included a range of…
India-Aus CECA and the dairy saga: The dairy farmers needs protection

The India visit of the Australian trade minister in February 2022 has expedited the early harvest trade deal between both countries. An interim agreement which is expected in about a month’s time would be a major leap towards the signing of a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) between India and Australia later this year. In…