Badri cow breed of Uttarakhand to get a genetic boost

To increase the productivity of its indigenous Badri cow, which grazes on herbs that grow in the Himalayas, Uttarakhand is now planning for its genetic enhancement. At the recent chintan shivir (brainstorming session) that Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami had with senior officials of the State, the Animal Husbandry Department proposed to use sex-sorted semen…

Should you skip dairy? Experts weigh in

The debate whether dairy should be a part of one’s diet has been going on for a while. A lot of people talk about how cutting off dairy completely can cause significant improvement in health. But, is this a myth or a reality? Nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar weighed in on whether this is a wise thing to do….

BJP’s milkmen prove their ‘doodh shakti’

The 2022 assembly election was a litmus test for at least a dozen-odd ‘dudhwalas’ from Gujarat’s dairy co-operatives who were fighting to get a footing in the state’s governance. As results were declared on Thursday, milkmen linked with BJP emerged as clear winners while those linked with Congress or were contesting as independents tasted defeat. Interestingly, the…

Weaker dairy markets in 2023 as demand dips

High food price inflation, combined with a modest recovery in milk production, is expected to weaken dairy markets and commodity returns as we head into the new year according to the latest Rabobank quarterly report. Consumer budgets are expected to be challenged by food price inflation and rising interest rates, although the impact of this…

Milk producers’ union to focus on diversification strategies

The Ernakulam Regional Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union (ERCMPU), as part of its diversification plans, will set up a bakery, spices powder unit, and a chocolate paste-making facility, besides manufacturing bottles for its own brand of clarified butter. ERCMPU is spread over Thrissur, Ernakulam, Kottayam and Idukki districts and has a dairy farmer base of around…

Dairy farmers stage protest in Puducherry UT

Milk Producers Federation on Thursday staged a protest seeking hike in the procurement price of milk in the Union Territory. They gathered near Anna Statue and poured milk on the road as a mark of protest against the delay in taking a decision on increasing the procurement price. The federation said the government should increase the price…

Global Dairy Trade index up slightly at an average of 3610 USD per MT

The latest Global Dairy Trade (GDT) event has concluded with the GDT price index up 0.6%. The average price was $3,610/MT with 29,570MT of product sold at today’s (Tuesday, December 6) event. There were 118 winning bidders, out of a total of 156 participating bidders at the event, across 17 bidding rounds lasting two hours…

Avoid dairy and high glycemic index food if you have acne

While we can always choose products to treat or prevent acne, it is always suggested to first work on diet as it can affect their breakout. Dr. Aanchal Pant, a dermatologist, recently addressed the topic in her Instagram post. The expert mentioned that one must avoid milk, foods with a high glycemic index, and soy in order…

Biryani By Kilo picks up majority stake in healthy dessert Get-A-Whey

Biryani By Kilo’s parent company, Sky Gate Hospitality, has acquired a majority stake in healthy dessert brand Get-A-Way for about $2 million. With this partnership, the brand will get access to Biryani By Kilo’s over 100 cloud kitchens in about 45 cities. Meanwhile, the cloud kitchen brand, known for its biryanis and kebabs, is also…