Confidence among British farmers remains low due to pandemic shocks
Both short and mid-term confidence among British farmers has remained negative for the third year running, the NFU’s ( National Farmer’s Union) latest Confidence Survey reveals. Confidence is critical for all businesses as it influences production, investment and growth intentions, and so has a wider impact on farming’s economic contribution as well as food production….
Confidence among British farmers remains low due to pandemic shocks
Both short and mid-term confidence among British farmers has remained negative for the third year running, the NFU’s ( National Farmer’s Union) latest Confidence Survey reveals. Confidence is critical for all businesses as it influences production, investment and growth intentions, and so has a wider impact on farming’s economic contribution as well as food production….
Demand of dairy products from A2 milk New Zealand weakens : Synlait
Dairy processor Synlait Milk’s first-half profit dropped 76 per cent after Covid-19 weakened demand for the high-margin infant formula it makes for its largest customer, The a2 Milk Company. Profit slumped to $6.4 million in the six months ended January 31, from $26.2m last year. Sales rose 19 per cent to $664.2m. The Canterbury-based dairy…
Dairy Demand will be in the driver’s seat in 2021: Rabo Bank
After a whole year of pandemic and lockdowns across the globe, the view of the future is clearer and more hopeful than it has been for months for the world dairy markets. By mid-year, there should be a palpable return to familiar consumer patterns. It won’t be immediate, and certainly not smooth, but on balance,…
Dairy Demand will be in the driver’s seat in 2021: Rabo Bank
After a whole year of pandemic and lockdowns across the globe, the view of the future is clearer and more hopeful than it has been for months for the world dairy markets. By mid-year, there should be a palpable return to familiar consumer patterns. It won’t be immediate, and certainly not smooth, but on balance,…
Farm to home A2 milk-tech startup Native Milk receives funding
Mumbai-based farm-to-home A2 milk company, Native Milk has raised an undisclosed amount of capital in a Pre-Series A funding round led by Rukam Capital and DSG Consumer Partners. Currently, the company is offering dairy products, including milk and ghee, in Mumbai. Native Milk aspires to expand its presence in the overall premium milk market in the…
Amul campaigns to bust “myths” about non-dairy beverages
In a newspaper advertisement this week, dairy cooperative Amul sought to bust “myths” about non-dairy beverages that are alternative to milk. The advertisement states that the term “milk” is being encroached by plant-based beverages made from soya, almonds, oats and others, which Amul believes is misleading for consumers. Amul’s aggressive campaign Amul has been very aggressive in…
Inclusion of cheese in India-EU FTA is not healthy for Indian dairy farmers
After successfully blocking milk product imports from New Zealand and Australia under the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement, the Indian dairy industry is mounting similar pressure vis-à-vis a free trade deal with the European Union (EU). “They want to include dairy in the India-EU free trade agreement (FTA), which we are strongly resisting. When…
60K dairy farms to strategize their supply-chain with Dodla- Hesa Global
65% of India is still under the rural sector which is yet to go through development and lacks in terms of livelihood and employment. With this new wave of startup culture in India and new innovative ideas flowing, a lot of startups have been focused towards contributing to rural development. These start-ups are working towards…
Whey protein: The building block of our immunity system
The unprecedented crisis of COVID-19 ushered in a new era of health-related vigilance. We’re taking our temperatures and keeping an eye on community statistics. We’re washing our hands more frequently and keeping a safe distance from others. Taking proactive steps to steer clear of contagions has never been more crucial. Whether it’s wearing a mask…