Rabobank: China’s Dairy Import Gap to Widen as Demand Surges
China plays a critical role in global dairy markets as the world’s largest importer, and it is eagerly developing pathways to grow domestic production. According to a recent dairy report by Rabobank, the country’s self-sufficiency rate swings between 70% and 80% and will likely not increase substantially, as domestic dairy production will not satisfy rising…
Stanford – How the meat and dairy sector resists competition
The summertime barbecue – an American tradition synonymous with celebrating freedom – may be tainted by a decidedly unfree market. A new Stanford study reveals how meat and dairy industry lobbying has influenced government regulations and funding to stifle competition from alternative meat products with smaller climate and environmental impacts. The analysis, published Aug. 18…
New regulations to promote transparency for dairy sector
The government has today (11 July) outlined more detail on regulations set to come into force later this year which will ensure supply contracts in the dairy sector are fair and transparent, with farmers being paid a fair price for their produce. Delivering on a key commitment set out at the Prime Minister’s Farm to…
Hanging Sword Of Climate Change On Economy
EL-NINO is expected to come this year from MAY to JULY. EL NINO is a geographical phenomenon which may affect Indian Economy as well. Due to EL NINO, the water of West Coast near Southern American Continent is getting warmer than normal, causing more rainfall in Latin America. Opposite to that, Countries like India, Australia,…
India To Protect Interests Of Dairy Sector In EU-FTA: Piyush Goyal
India will completely protect the interests of farmers and dairy sector in the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal has said. He was here on an official visit to hold discussions with leaders and the private sector on ways to further enhance trade and investment ties…
JICA to fund in green hydrogen, dairy sectors in Himachal
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, after holding a meeting with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) at New Delhi on Thursday, said the agency will fund in green hydrogen, tunneling, dairy and sewerage sectors. A detailed meeting in this regard will be held at Shimla soon as the chief minister has asked JICA…
Fintech for Women’s Financial Inclusion – Indian Dairy Sector
Dairy production in India is anchored in 80 million rural smallholder households with marginal livestock holdings. Household-based production reflects the traditional gendered division of labour within households. Male members control market transactions and cash flows, while women carry out the bulk of day-to-day production activities. While time and labour-intensive, women’s work in dairy farming is…
How to revive low-volume growth in India’s consumption economy
The year 2023 brings an ocean of challenges and opportunities for India. Budget 2023 is even more crucial as it coincides with India’s G20 supremacy. India has done a commendable job as compared to other member countries with the highest GDP growth and the lowest inflation. However, the fear of an impending recession is still…
Growth opportunities in the dairy sector
Consumers may be tightening their belts, but there are still plenty of opportunities for dairy suppliers to increase sales. The cost-of-living crisis in the UK is having a significant impact on how consumers are choosing to spend their money. During 20‑31 July 2022, 89 percent of British adults said expenses had increased, with 94 percent…
Dairy sector urges investment in R&D
Pakistan’s processed dairy sector is facing challenges in improving supply chain at a time when the livestock and agriculture sector of the country is in deep waters. According to stake holders, the country was already ranked as ‘low-productive’ when it comes to measuring per-animal yield. In milk production, however, despite being the third-largest producer of…