Livestock Technology Showcased at Karnal Dairy Mela
A three-day National Dairy Mela and Agricultural Expo-2026 began at the ICAR–National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI) in Karnal, highlighting modern livestock technologies and innovations for dairy farmers. The event was inaugurated by Raghavendra Bhatta, Deputy Director General (Animal Sciences) at Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). NDRI Director Dheer Singh said the mela provides a…
Dairy Industry Enters a Strong Growth Phase
The global dairy sector is entering one of its most promising phases, driven by strong consumer demand, nutritional recognition, and innovation in dairy products. Recent discussions highlighted that dairy continues to play a central role in nutrition recommendations, with dietary guidelines encouraging consumers to include three servings of dairy per day as part of a…
Kefir Faces Identity Crisis in Global Market
Kefir, often called the “champagne of dairy” for its naturally fizzy character, may be losing its distinctive identity as it expands globally as a functional beverage. Traditionally consumed across Eastern Europe and Russia, authentic kefir made using kefir grains produces natural effervescence due to fermentation involving both bacteria and yeast. However, many commercially produced kefir…