Ludhiana | Stray cattle take over city streets as shelters filled to capacity
Ludhiana municipal corporation (MC), meanwhile, continues to face allegations of turning a blind eye to the growing menace of stray cattle on streets, despite collecting over ₹31 crore in the form of cow cess from the public in the last five years. With cave-ins, delays in repair, waterlogging and the evergreen problem of stray cattle…
Sikkim Best Performing Dairy Coop from East and NE regions by NCDFI
The Sikkim Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union Ltd. has been adjudged as the Best Performing Dairy Cooperative from East and North-East regions by National Cooperative Dairy Federation of India (NCDFI) during the Cooperative Dairy Conclave 2022 of the Eastern and Northeastern regions, organised by NCDFI and Sikkim Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union at Manan Kendra in Gangtok….
WORLD DAIRY NEWS Inflation in Europe: Could your morning coffee become a ‘luxury’?
For Europeans, a cup of coffee is an essential part of the daily routine. But a dramatic increase in the price of this staple is bringing home the impact of inflation. If prices keep rising, this drink, once taken for granted, may soon be an expensive luxury. Inflation is putting pressure on household budgets across…
Dairy co-op Arla to pay farmers more for milk if climate targets met
The dairy co-operative Arla Foods has announced it will pay its farmers more money for the milk they produce if they meet new environmental sustainability targets. Arla is introducing the “sustainability incentive” with the aim of promoting and funding the reduction of emissions on the farms of its 8,900 members, based in the UK and…
No fodder supply crisis;steps taken to address shortages in future: Govt
The government on Thursday said there is no fodder supply crisis at present but the prices remain high and steps are being taken to address any possible shortages in the future. According to a senior official, the current high prices of fodder is in line with other agri-products and states have not reported any shortages…
Godrej Jersey expands milks procurement
Godrej Jersey, the dairy business of Godrej Agrovet, has expanded milk procurement in Maharashtra and is eyeing export markets in West Asia for value-added products like ghee. “We have entered into Maharashtra for milk collection in a big way in areas closer to Hyderabad as there is a shortage of milk in Telangana” said Bhupendra…
Tenders invited to set up Aavin dairy at Madhavaram at ₹125 crore
With a capacity to process 10 lakh litres of milk per day, the new dairy will be the fifth facility to cater to the demand of Chennai city Tenders have been called for the construction of a brand new dairy for Aavin at Madhavaram at a cost of ₹125 crore. The facility, the fifth for…
Tech intensive dairy industry is more sustainable, K Rathnam explains
The dairy industry is limping back to life in the post-Covid era, having faced challenges such as demand degeneration, high cattle maintenance costs, and shifting demand patterns. Despite the fact that it has been a difficult time for farmers, particularly small and marginal, with a limited number of milch animals, the pandemic has also forced…
Amul is Regional Sponsor Of Argentina Team For FIFA World Cup 2022
Indian dairy giant Amul has signed as the regional sponsor of the Argentina football team for the upcoming FIFA World Cup beginning next month in Qatar on November 20, 2022. This is the first regional sponsorship deal in India in the history of Argentine soccer, as per TOI. “Amul is proud to announce its association with the Argentina Football Association (AFA),” said…
Low Chinese demand, more products factor into global dairy prices tumble
Global dairy prices have resumed their losing streak in the global dairy auction overnight. The average price at the fortnightly sale fell 3.5 percent to US$3911 ($NZ6830) a tonne, after rising 2 percent in the previous auction. Prices have generally been falling since hitting a record high in March. “A significant lack of demand arriving…