Amul Dairy hikes milk procurement prices by 30
The Kaira District Co-operative Milk Producers Union Limited popularly known as Amul Dairy on Tuesday announced a hike of Rs 30 in milk procurement prices paid to farmers. The hike will result in some seven lakh members of the milk union in Anand, Kheda and Mahisagar districts getting Rs 850 per kilo fat. However, the…
Hatsun Agro to explore new overseas markets to boost ice cream
Dairy and dairy products maker Hatsun Agro Products has drawn up plans to boost overseas presence of its popular ice- cream range of products, the company said on Wednesday. Hatsun Agro Products retails a host of products including milk under popular brand Arokya , chocolates, cakes and and ice creams under ‘Ibaco’ brand among many…
GST Rate on Milk, Paneer & Dairy Products with HSN Code
Contrasted with different businesses, the dairy segment has coordinated branches on the drain makers in India. In spite of the fact that most recent data is demonstrative that GST (Goods and Services Tax) has been applied with 12% on all items. During the 47th GST Council meeting held in June 2022, there were some modifications recommended concerning…
Microplastics found in breast milk: What experts have to say
Recent research has uncovered the presence of microplastics in breast milk. Ingestion through contaminated food, water and even airborne particles are possible ways of how microplastics find their way into breast milk. Breast milk, often referred to as “liquid gold,” has long been celebrated for its essential nutrients and protective properties for infants. However, recent…
18 months in LIC chief remains focused on dairy’s emissions
It’s been a changeable 18 months for LIC chief executive David Chin as the dairy improvement co-operative assists the dairy industry to meet the environmental challenges it faces locally and globally. Looking back at the time since he started in the role in January 2022, replacing Wayne McNee, Chin says it has reinforced his appreciation…
THE INDIAN INVENTION REVOLUTIONISING CATTLE FARMING
India, the world’s largest producer and consumer of milk, is witnessing a surge in milk prices due to cattle feed shortages. A fodder station operating on solar energy and limited water is attempting to mitigate the crisis. Purkha Ram Pawar, 43, faced challenges in providing sufficient fodder for his cattle in Berasar village, located in…
Dairy Product Company to Release All-PE Film Pouch in China
Dow Chemical Company has partnered with Mengniu , one of the largest dairy companies in China, to launch an all-polyethylene yogurt pouch designed for recyclability. Mengniu Yogurt Pouch Photo Credit: Dow The product is Mengniu’s first all-PE yogurt pouch designed for recyclability. Dow’s INNATE TF-BOPE (biaxial orientation polyethylene) is designed to enable recyclable packaging by…
Reset the milking timetable to prioritise family time
Children’s experience of growing up on a family dairy farm vary. If there are milking and working structures resulting in an early finishing time, the memories are generally very positive. It is unlikely young people will follow a career in dairying if they lose the love of farming along the way. Dairy Advisor Tom Murphy…
Expression of interest called for renting milk analysers
The Tamil Nadu Cooperative Milk Producers Federation, whose popular brand is Aavin, has called for expression of interest (EOI) from companies for renting around 6,000 milk analysers for collection centres, Dairy Development Minister Mano Thangaraj has said. “The equipment will help ensure spot acknowledgement for farmers and proper quality to the consumer since it records…
British demands on duty concessions on dairy out of India-UK FTA
India-UK FTA: New Delhi has kept British demands on data-related issues and duty concessions on the dairy sector out of the ambit of the proposed free trade agreement. The negotiation for the agreement between the two countries is expected to be concluded by October end or November. Protecting the interest of domestic players, India has…