DAIRY NEWS Milk cooperative to pay additional ₹10 for dairy farmers in Kerala
The Ernakulam Regional Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union will pay an additional ₹10 per litre of milk to dairy societies in March, said a press release here. The additional payment will be in effect between March 1 and 31. The move will help dairy farmers under the more than 1,0000 milk societies in Ernakulam, Thrissur, Kottayam…
Initiative by Tata Motors’ CSR in dairying transforms lives in Gujarat
In a remarkable collaboration, Tata Motors, the Ahmedabad District Co-operative Milk Producers Union Limited and the Gujarat Dairy Development Board, have ignited a new ‘White Revolution’ in and around Sanand. The initiative has catalysed a socio-economic transformation for the beneficiaries, enriching their lives with improved access to education and healthcare facilities, and elevating their status…
DAIRY NEWSDAIRY POLICY Meandering the Milky Way for Health and Happiness
“I love milk so much! I make a point of drinking a glass of milk every day. So now anyone who did those milk ads with the milk moustaches, they’re my heroes,” Natalie Portman, the celebrity Hollywood actor and heartthrob of millions describes her passion for her most preferred food. After all, cultures across the…
Notice served on six milk societies’ boards in Salem
The Deputy Registrar (Dairy) on Saturday served notice on the boards of six primary milk producers’ cooperative societies that were not functioning properly as per the Cooperative Act. In Salem district, there are 810 primary milk producers’ cooperative societies with over 49,000 members. On an average, five lakh litres of milk are procured per day…
Akshayakalpa in deal with UK’s BII, Samunnati to finance farmers
Akshayakalpa Organic has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with British International Investment plc (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, and Samunnati Financial Intermediation & Services Pvt Ltd to provide financing to up to 1,500 smallholder dairy farmers in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana. The partnership will see BII extend guarantees for…
Tamil Nadu Dairy Minister Unveils Ambitious Plans for summers
Tamil Nadu`s Dairy Minister, Mano Thangaraj, unveiled ambitious plans aimed at bolstering the state`s dairy sector during the forthcoming summer season, with a target to significantly boost dairy product sales to a staggering Rs. 48 crore. Minister Thangaraj outlined several key initiatives at a consultation meeting held at the head office of the Tamil Nadu…
Four inclusive businesses making a difference for India’s Farmers
In the heart of India’s agricultural landscape, smallholder farmers, comprising 70 per cent of the sector, face a significant barrier: limited access to formal financial institutions and resources. Instead, they are forced to resort to local money lenders or informal resources, subjecting them to exorbitant interest rates. This reliance on informal finance perpetuates a vicious…
Maharashtra govt extends milk subsidy for dairy farmers by month
The Maharashtra government on Monday extended by a month its scheme to provide a subsidy of Rs 5 per litre to milk producers. The subsidy extension will continue till March 10, as per a Government Order (GO). “Milk-producing farmers would get Rs 5/ litre subsidy from the state government. The scheme requires Rs 230 crore…
Cheese whey and dairy manure anaerobic co-digestion
Highlights •Psychrophilic AcoD from CW and DM can replace fossil fuels in the dairy industry. •Cheese whey and dairy manure can be mixed 65:35 % w/w at 20 °C. •Cheese whey and dairy manure can produce 562 mL CH4/gVS. •About 44% of the associated emissions to dairy industry are reduced. •Citric acid is the largest contributor to…
The ‘Hydrocow’ Project Aims to Transform Food Production
Explore the Hydrocow project, a revolutionary effort to transform dairy production by producing whey protein from carbon dioxide and hydrogen. Discover how this innovative project aims to significantly reduce the environmental impact of dairy farming. In an era where sustainability is not just a preference but a necessity, a revolutionary project dubbed ‘Hydrocow’ is garnering…