Would Rs 150 Crore export subsidy improve the milk prices in Gujarat
The Gujarat government will provide an assistance of Rs 150 crore to milk cooperatives in the state to help them export milk powder. The government will provide Rs 50 for every kilogram of milk powder exported by the cooperatives who currently have a massive stock of 90,000 metric tonnes. “In Gujarat, about two crore litres…
Doodh-er-report card by ITC Aashirwaad Swasti Select milk
Diversified conglomerate ITC will focus on the eastern regional markets of the country for its new dairy business vertical, a company official said on Thursday. The company is now offering its dairy products in the two eastern markets of West Bengal and Bihar The company has launched a one of its kind milk quality monitoring…
Somatic cell count limit may curb antibiotic residue in milk
Scientists of the National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI) have set standard limits of somatic cell counts (SCC) in milk of indigenous cattle and Murrah buffalo to monitor the prevalence of sub-clinical mastitis in dairy herds, quality of raw milk and hygienic conditions at farms. They are trying to set up a reference value of milk…
NDDB to support Ladakh UT administration in dairy development
The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) and Ladakh administration signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Tuesday for conducting a benchmark survey to promote dairying and rural livelihood in the region.NDDB’s dairy potential survey will help prepare a road map to boost dairying in the union territory (UT) and will help in enhancing income of rural…
Pashu Mitra call center for dairy farmers launched by NDDB
Good news for dairy farmers. The National Dairy Development Board or NDDB has launched a call centre ‘Pashu Mitra’ for dairy farmers in the country. Now dairy farmers will be able to resolve their problems related to animal health, nutrition & breeding. NDDB’s call centre will not only guide the farmers by providing them crucial…
Dairy farmers demand insurance cover for all milch animals in Tamil Nadu
Only 10% of the estimated 14 lakh cattle are currently insured Milk producers in the State have urged the government to ensure universal insurance coverage for all milch animals. Currently, only 10% of the cattle have coverage, causing farmers to bear the losses if an animal without insurance dies. “A cow can cost between ₹30,000…
Food safety from feed to table in true sense
Finally the government has started to bring disruptive legislation for ensuring food safety and protecting consumer health. India feeds almost one fifth of the population of the world almost three times a day. Covid-19 has set the right context in the minds of the consumer for eating right and healthy foods. The days of unidentifiable food…
Govt moves to revamp the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
The Centre has moved to revamp the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), the prime regulatory authority for food safety in India, giving it more powers, extending its jurisdiction over animal feed, enhancing penalties imposed for violations and simplifying processes. The ministry of health and family welfare has framed Food Safety and Standards…
Flavoured milk market will grow to be 71% of dairy drink in India by 2028
India may be one of the largest milk producers globally, Indian consumers associate milk with being healthy and just 37 per cent perceive milk to be a high source of calcium. Today’s consumers are pursuing healthier lifestyles and adopting diets that are beneficial to their overall wellbeing. Though Indian consumers may not fully recognise milk’s…
Stellapps gave a stellar performance with 46% spike in Order Value during COVID-19
Stellapps which is an end to end dairy technology solutions company has seen a 46 percent spike on month on month in its order value during the COVID-19 period. The number of farmers went up from 1.98 Million to 2.3 million farmers across 30,000 villages in 18 states that are 16.6 per cent more than the…