Dairy of an Agro phile ? How now, holy cow ?
US President Donald Trump unveiled a laundry list of his administration’s grievances about “Tariff King” New Delhi’s “trade barriers,” but few gripes were more tone deaf than ones against India’s agriculture and dairy sector, the life blood of rural India that employs nearly 50 per cent of the country’s workforce. In a 400-page report on foreign trade…
Trump says dairy, lumber tariffs on Canada may come soon
U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday (March 7, 2025) that he could impose reciprocal tariffs on Canadian dairy and lumber within days — a move set to fuel tensions with Ottawa just days after an earlier wave of levies. Since taking office in January, Mr. Trump has unleashed a series of tariffs and threats targeting…
India-US Trade Talks: Duty relaxations in IT, dairy?
India-US Trade Talks: Sources also told ET NOW that India could push for duty relaxation on Kasturi Cotton-based textile exports to the US. In addition to this, semiconductor collaboration is also on the agenda as India builds its chip manufacturing ecosystem. India is also learnt to open the defence sector for US firms, strengthening bilateral…
Better-for-you gets a foothold on dairy
Shoppers are prioritizing healthy and regenerative The dairy category is on the cusp of a revolution, driven by shifting consumer concerns and a growing demand for healthier, more sustainable and transparent food options. Most supermarket leaders believe the segment is poised for exciting innovations in 2025 that will reflect evolving consumer priorities around these important…
Farm exports to hit most if US decides on reciprocal tariffs
Indian farm exports will be hit the most if the US decides on uniform reciprocal tariffs with shrimp, dairy and processed foods facing import duties of up to 38.2 per cent, per an analysis by research body Global Trade and Research Initiative (GTRI). In the industrial goods sector, pharmaceuticals diamonds & jewellery, and electronics may…
Building a Culture of Consistency in Dairy
Consistency in dairy products is not just a technical challenge—it is a strategic necessity. Consumers expect the same taste, texture, and quality every time they buy milk, butter, cheese, or yogurt. However, delivering uniformity in dairy products is far more complex than in many other industries. It requires managing multiple variables, from breed and feeding…
Rajasthan Farmer Builds Rs 17 Crore Organic farm and Dairy
Lekh Ram Yadav turned his 550-acre organic farm and dairy business into a Rs 17 crore venture by using sustainable practices, organic farming, and indigenous cows, emphasizing profitability through dedication and knowledge. Ram began his dairy business with 120 indigenous ‘Sahiwal’ cows Five years ago. (Pic Credit: Lekh Ram Yadav) Lekh Ram Yadav is a…
Purabi Dairy sells over 2 lakh litres of dairy during Bihu
The dairy cooperative on Friday said that it achieved 35% higher sales volume as compared to last year’s Magh Bihu. The curd sales grew by a whopping 70% this year. In the same period, cream sales also increased by 40% as compared to last year. “We are happy to note that the people of the…
Students Protest Removal of AH and Dairy from Agriculture Syllabus
Core subjects like Animal Husbandry and Dairy Science have been withdrawn from the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture degree course. Students who have completed their courses in Animal Husbandry and Dairy Science from all four agricultural universities across the state staged a protest against this decision at the Maharashtra Agricultural Research and Education Council (MAREC)…
Yili pours innovation into bottled tea
In July 2023, Yili Group’s brand Inikin launched a bottled tea product featuring an innovative twist-cap design. This unique cap keeps the tea leaves separate from the water, ensuring maximum freshness and making freshly brewed, sugar-free tea a reality. According to Yili’s financial reports, the company achieved revenue of RMB 88.733 billion (USD 12.4 billion)…