Data Replaces Handshakes in Dairy Lending
The dairy financing landscape is undergoing a major transformation as traditional relationship-based lending gives way to data-driven credit evaluation, according to industry insights. Historically, dairy loans were often built on long-standing relationships and simple “handshake” agreements between farmers and lenders. However, modern lending now relies heavily on detailed farm data and financial analytics to assess…
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…