Milk production was estimated at 230.58 million tonnes in FY 23
Union Minister Shri Parshottam Rupala releases Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2023 during National Milk Day event at Guwahati today Milk production in the country is estimated as 230.58 million tonnes during 2022-23 registered a growth of 22.81%over the past 5 years: Shri Parshottam Rupala Union Minister informed that Highest milk producing State during 2022-23 was…
Facing eviction, a dairy farmer kills self in Kannur
Kannur: Days after receiving an eviction notice from a bank, a dairy farmer died by suicide in Kannur on Monday. Kolakkad native M R Albert (73) was found hanging in his residence. Albert reportedly died by suicide when his wife went to church on Monday morning. Manorama News reported that he had borrowed over Rs…
Ban on export of DORB a cattle feed ingredient may be extended
The government may extend its ban on exports of de-oiled rice bran (DORB)—a key ingredient of cattle feed—until March next year to keep milk prices in check, a senior official said. DORB, which is derived when crude oil is extracted from rice bran, is commonly used in animal nutrition products catering to cattle, poultry, horse,…
Aavin has been operating at a loss of Rs 700 crore since May 2021
Aavin, the largest dairy co-operative of Tamil Nadu and a trusted brand among the households, is now facing a downfall in the market due to reduction in supply of its products, alleged sub-standard quality (with reduction in fat content) and lack of distribution. It was May 7, 2021. Chief Minister MK Stalin signed an order…
Assam govt identifies land to set up three mega milk plants
The Assam government on Thursday said it has identified land at three places to set up mega milk processing plants, with each having a capacity of one lakh litres per day. Addressing a press conference here, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Minister Atul Bora said a joint venture company of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB)…
GADVASU will establish maiden Dairy based Incubation Centre
Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana is gearing up to establish Punjab’s maiden Dairy-Based Inclusive Technology Business Incubation (i-TBI) Centre at university campus with project cost of Rs. 4.23 crores. The endeavor is set to receive significant financial backing from the Department of Science and Technology (DST). Dr Inderjeet Singh, Vice Chancellor…
Amul continues to run because of the 1.4billion people:Jayen Mehta
The Managing Director of Amul India spoke at the Pitch Brand Talk summit about the brand continuing to stay relevant for the Indian consumer The Pitch Brand Talk summit held in Delhi on November 22 saw an enviable collective of industry leaders from across the country for a day of conversations and networking. The event…
CID-CB to probe spurious milk case, dairy officials under lens
The Crime Branch (CID-CB) of the Rajasthan Police has taken over the investigation into the adulterated milk case discovered on November 17 at Kaithun near Chaksu in Jaipur. Orders for the case being shifted from Chaksu police station of Jaipur to the Crime Branch were issued on Wednesday. The decision to transfer the case was influenced by suspicions surrounding the involvement…
Hi-tech dairy to come up in Namakkal Aavin at ₹89.28 crore: MP
Rajya Sabha member K.R.N. Rajeshkumar said that a government order (GO) had been issued to set up a hi-tech dairy in Namakkal at ₹89.28 crore. On Monday, Minister for Forests M. Mathiventhan, handed over the GO to Mr. Rajeshkumar in the presence of District Collector S. Uma and MLAs P. Ramalingam and K. Ponnusamy. Mr….
CBI Arrests Verka Dairy & Cantonment Board staff In Bribery Cases
The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested a Deputy Manager (Production) Verka Dairy Plant, Mohali (Punjab) for demanding and accepting bribe of ₹30,000/- from the Complainant. A case was registered on complaint against Deputy Manager (Production), Verka Dairy Plant, Mohali. It was alleged that the Complainant was running a firm in Chandigarh in the name…