Taste of Life: The ‘butter’sweet tale of Poona dairy farm
Butter needed for the coffee shops and regimental messes in the cantonment would be bought from a Parsee dairy in Bombay, before the government dairy farm was set up in Poona in 1890 The foodscape of a city is often a culmination of several events that sometimes take place in parallel or together. Butter needed…
Robust demand to whip up dairy revenue by 14-16%-Crisil
Strong demand for value-added products and stable milk consumption will lead to a 14-16% revenue growth for India’s organised dairy industry this fiscal. With raw milk supply improving, there will be fewer price hikes and profitability will recover 20-50 basis points, said rating agency Crisil . Last fiscal, disruptions in raw milk supply had led to…
New dairy farmer-friendly bill: Annual welfare fund cap set at 500 L
Thiruvananthapuram: All dairy farmers who provide milk through self-help groups (SHG) will now be considered for the Dairy Farmers Welfare Fund. Previously, only two and a half lakh dairy farmers who provide at least 500 liters of milk annually were part of the welfare fund. The bill contains several provisions that give discretionary powers to…
5 Culprits To get Life term Jail For Manufacturing Fake Ghee
Bareilly Court on Saturday sentenced life term to five accused in desi ghee adulteration case. It also imposed a fine of fifty thousand on each. The court of Additional District Judge Arvind Kumar awarded life imprisonment to five accused for manufacturing adulterated desi ghee. The court also slapped a fine of ₹ 50,000 on each of the…
The golden benefits of adding ghee to your daily glass of milk
From improved nutrient absorption and digestion to joint health and cognitive support, the combination of ghee and milk bridges the gap between ancient wisdom and modern science. Health benefits of ghee in milk: By sipping on ghee-infused milk, you’re nurturing your skin from the inside out, achieving a natural glow that no topical cream or…
Inflation concerns persist for milk, cereals and pulses
Vegetable prices may have slowly started decreasing, but other food products, including cereals, pulses, spices and milk may only give comfort for a while. The expectation is that August inflation could be in the range of 6.5 to 7.2 per cent. Data from Consumer Affairs Ministry tabled in Parliament showed divergent price trends for various…
Transforming Dairy Sector: Growth, Inclusion, Sustainability
Today, India is celebrating its 77th independence day. The entire nation has rallied together with renewed determination to achieve developed nation status by the year 2047. India has a unique distinction of trebling its milk production capacity and doubling its per capita milk availability every 25 years. We are looking at around 650 Mill MT…
TNPCB asks Aavin to clear 150 MT of plastic waste
The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) has instructed the Tamil Nadu Cooperative Milk Producers Federation Ltd., which owns the Aavin brand, to remove 150 tonnes of plastic waste that accumulated on the premises of its Ambattur dairy. During inspection on July 17, following a direction from the National Green Tribunal (NGT), the TNPCB found…
Indian agriculture must balance profits with sustainability
As we consider the imperative global food transition, a nuanced understanding of India’s agricultural landscape is crucial. India’s “White Revolution” or “Operation Flood,” initiated in the 1970s, ushered in a dairy boom that transformed India into the world’s largest milk producer. But while this has enhanced milk productivity, it has also raised significant environmental and…
Aavin increases price of 5-litre green magic packet
Responding to rumours of hike in milk price, Aavin said on Saturday that only the price of 5-litre green magic (standardised milk) packet has been increased to ₹220 from ₹210. The packet is meant for commercial use and not for domestic consumers. A press release from Aavin, the Tamil Nadu Cooperative Milk Producers Federation, said…