Milk and dairy products prices increased in Bihar due to inflation
The prices of milk and dairy products have increased in Bihar Milk and dairy products prices have seen a big rise due to impact of inflation. The prices of milk and dairy products have increased in Bihar. The prices of milk and related products have been hiked by Bihar milk brand Sudha. Sudha has increased the…
Unproductive cattle abandoned in scores in Hyderabad and around
Dairy farmers in the city who are unable to take of unproductive cows are letting them loose on road. The hapless animals roam and often have to vie with ferocious street dogs to seek scraps and domestic garbage. “Around 40 injured cattles were rescued by our NGO last year and this year we have so…
India targets avg milk yield from 1861 to 3000 Kgs/yr : Atul Chaturvedi
India’s journey from a milk deficit country to one of surplus has been momentous. Initiated in 1970, Operation Flood was arguably the world’s most ambitious dairy development programme that transformed India into one of the largest milk producers. India’s milk production rate in the past few decades has, in many ways, been symbolic of the…
Govt to take steps to make available KCC to more dairy farmers: Secretary
With banks hesitant to issue kisan credit cards (KCC) to livestock and dairy farmers, Animal Husbandry Secretary Atul Chaturvedi on Thursday said he has taken up the issue with his counterpart in the finance ministry to fix target for banks for issuing KCC to this category of farmers. For the financial year 2021-22, the government…
India targets avg milk yield from 1861 to 3000 Kgs/yr : Atul Chaturvedi
India’s journey from a milk deficit country to one of surplus has been momentous. Initiated in 1970, Operation Flood was arguably the world’s most ambitious dairy development programme that transformed India into one of the largest milk producers. India’s milk production rate in the past few decades has, in many ways, been symbolic of the…
Govt to take steps to make available KCC to more dairy farmers: Secretary
With banks hesitant to issue kisan credit cards (KCC) to livestock and dairy farmers, Animal Husbandry Secretary Atul Chaturvedi on Thursday said he has taken up the issue with his counterpart in the finance ministry to fix target for banks for issuing KCC to this category of farmers. For the financial year 2021-22, the government…
Plant-based beverages are no match for bovine milk
Consumers must not be swayed by such drinks using the term ‘milk’ as cow milk is superior in nutrition, taste and is economical too Pankaj Parmar, Yashobhanta Parida and Jashbhai B Prajapati Milk has been an unquestioned staple food of the Indian diet since centuries. It is the first food that is received by any mammal…
Jayshri Gayatri Food Products Bhopal launched Milk Magic for B2C
After his B2B exports business came to a standstill, entrepreneur Kishan Modi launched Milk Magic, a B2C dairy brand, to sell paneer, butter and cheese in India. It’s USP is simple: retail export-quality, value-added dairy products at competitive prices. The COVID-19-induced lockdown presented a huge problem of unsold inventory for entrepreneur Kishan Modi. His Bhopal-headquartered…
IFC to fund Parag’s milk working cap and expansion plans
Parag Foods Limited (Parag) is planning to raise money from International Finance Corporation (IFC) for meeting the company’s working capital needs and for its long-term expansion plan. IFC committed around $31 million (around Rs 230 crore) to Parag in the form of non-convertible debentures to support the company’s working capital needs and long term Capex…
Dairy Farmers , Dairy Products in India : Where does it stands ?
The per capita availability of milk in India was 130 gram per day during 1950-51, which has increased to 374 gram per day in 2017-18. Dairy plays a crucial role in India’s food choices and local cuisines. From sweets, ghee, butter to pure milk and curd, it is consumed across the spectrum. India has emerged…