Cooperative export body NCEL gets ₹7,000 crore orders:Amit Shah
Cooperation Minister Amit Mr. Shah on October 23 said the newly established National Cooperative for Exports Ltd. (NCEL) has bagged orders of ₹7,000 crore so far. Mr. Shah, who launched the new logo and website of NCEL in New Delhi, said the cooperative will ensure that benefits of exports reach member farmers of cooperatives and…
Imported palm oil mixed to make cheap ghee- Congress
The Congress on Tuesday said the liberal import policy of the Modi government is causing a “huge crisis” for the farmers in the country. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said soyabean is being sold by farmers in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan at rates lower than the minimum support price and they are also not getting…
Sustainability – How are consumers taking action?
It’s becoming increasingly important for companies and businesses to address people’s anxieties and take the lead in creating a sustainable future. Consumers still feel like they can make a difference, but Mintel’s analysis of global trends found that they expect businesses to take responsibility for preventing further environmental damage. As consumers become savvier and aware…
Best Schemes for Farmers in Different Agricultural Sector
The demand for agriculture in India remains high due to its crucial role in the country’s economy and the sustenance of its large population. With agriculture contributing significantly to food production, employment, and rural livelihoods, the demand for agricultural products, technology, and modernization continues to be a priority for India’s growth and development. Schemes help farmers in…
Mega Telangana Vijaya Dairy Plant To Open On Oct. 5
The much anticipated mega dairy plant of Telangana Vijaya Dairy is set to be inaugurated on October 5. The announcement was made by the Minister for Animal Husbandry Talasani Srinivas Yadav, who instructed officials to expedite arrangements for the grand inauguration. The board meeting of Telangana Vijaya Dairy was convened at the Minster’s chambers in Dr B.R Ambedkar…
Collective thrust can make farmers market-savvy
FPOs offer an excellent opportunity to farmers or ‘agripreneurs’ to establish direct market linkages. Aggregation of skills and resources is a potent way to deal with competition in the marketplace and sustain a profitable business. IN modern-day agriculture, farmers need to move beyond mere production and find ways to establish market linkages. Agribusiness encompasses diverse…
G20 summit – What’s in it for farmers and dairying in India ?
The G20 summit held successfully on September 9-10th in New Delhi was a momentous occasion for our nation, as we had the privilege of hosting global leaders on our home soil. A government press release disclosed the total expenditure for this summit, amounting to a substantial Rs 4100 Crores. In comparison, Indonesia’s expenditure for the…
Butter and milk powder mix sold as ‘milk’ to Aavin, one suspended
People who don’t have cows have been selling ‘milk’ to cooperative societies by mixing butter with milk powder, that too with the help of some insiders. In the latest instance, Aavin has suspended a driver on Chennai’s outskirts in connection with the adulteration which has been going on for at least a month. Following complaints about the quality from milk…
India To Protect Interests Of Dairy Sector In EU-FTA: Piyush Goyal
India will completely protect the interests of farmers and dairy sector in the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal has said. He was here on an official visit to hold discussions with leaders and the private sector on ways to further enhance trade and investment ties…
Dairy farmers gained from increased prices but hit by the fodder crisis
Apart from the heatwave, farm incomes were hit by pests, disease and a bad sowing experience. 1. Dairy farmers had gained from increased prices but were hit by the fodder crisis. 2. Rural families coped with inflation and lower income by reducing spending on essentials and wiping off their savings to spend on essentials and white goods. 3. Non-agricultural…