Blockchain Drives Dairy Traceability Push
Blockchain-led traceability is rapidly gaining momentum in the dairy sector as companies seek to strengthen consumer trust, transparency, and food safety across increasingly complex supply chains. The technology enables end-to-end visibility—from farm to consumer—by creating secure, tamper-proof digital records of every transaction and movement, helping stakeholders verify product origin, quality, and authenticity in real time….
AI Neck Sensors Transform Dairy Farm Management
Artificial intelligence is making its way directly onto dairy animals, with smart neck sensors emerging as a game-changing tool for real-time herd monitoring and precision farming. These wearable devices, fitted around cows’ necks, track key parameters such as body temperature, activity levels, feeding patterns, and overall health—enabling farmers to detect issues early and take timely…
Top AgriTech Firms Driving India’s Farm Future
India’s agri-tech revolution is rapidly transforming traditional agriculture through AI, data analytics, IoT, and digital supply chains, with leading companies playing a pivotal role in boosting productivity and farmer incomes. According to the report, firms like DeHaat provide end-to-end digital solutions including agri-inputs, advisory, and market access, while Ninjacart connects farmers directly with retailers using…
MP Dairy Federation Digitises 17 Plants
The Madhya Pradesh State Cooperative Dairy Federation has launched a major digital transformation drive, rolling out an integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system across 17 dairy plants to enhance milk procurement efficiency and reduce storage and transit losses. The initiative is being implemented under the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) Enterprise Resource Planning (NDERP) platform,…
Non-Invasive Test Enables Early Pregnancy Detection
A breakthrough in livestock diagnostics has enabled early pregnancy detection in cattle using a non-invasive method, offering a significant advancement for dairy farm reproductive management. Unlike conventional techniques such as rectal palpation and ultrasonography—which typically confirm pregnancy only after 40–45 days or even 3–4 months post-conception—the new approach allows farmers to identify pregnancy at a…
IVRI Breakthrough Boosts Sahiwal Genetic Gains
The ICAR–Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Izatnagar, Bareilly, has achieved a major breakthrough by successfully producing indigenous Sahiwal calves using advanced Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART), marking the institute’s first-ever success with ultrasound-guided ovum pick-up, in vitro fertilisation and embryo transfer (OPU–IVF–ET). This milestone opens new avenues for rapid genetic improvement of India’s indigenous dairy breeds…