Government Launches Two Key Schemes to Boost Farmers’ Income
In a bid to bolster farmers’ income and rural economic resilience, the government has rolled out two major agricultural support schemes aimed at productivity improvement, market access and inclusive growth across states. The announcements were made as part of ongoing efforts to enhance farmer livelihoods, especially in under-performing regions. The first of the new initiatives…
Punjab Slashes Cooperative Registration Fees to Boost Dairy
In a significant policy move to strengthen the cooperative ecosystem, the Government of Punjab has announced a substantial reduction in registration fees for agriculture, dairy and fisheries cooperatives, aiming to stimulate membership, formalise more producer groups and accelerate sectoral growth. The decision was approved during a recent Cabinet meeting and is positioned as part of…
Vijaya Dairy milk procurement price may be raised by Rs 3
The state government is considering an increase in the milk procurement price to dairy farmers supplying to Vijaya Dairy. According to government sources, a proposal is under review to raise the price by Rs 2 to Rs 3 per litre for cow milk and Rs 3 for buffalo milk. Currently, Vijaya Dairy pays Rs 42.24…
Government promotes dairy industry in Indonesia
Ministry of Agriculture is promoting stronger partnerships between industry and farmers to revive the national dairy sector through increasing production, quality, and sustainability of dairy farming businesses. “We encourage the milk processing industry or IPS to actively partner with cooperatives and local farmers. IPS must play a role in supporting the increase in the national…
Karnataka Milk Federation urges government to release ₹5 milk subsidy to dairy farmers
The Udupi District Dairy Farmers’ Federation on Thursday, May 16, decided to urge the government to release ₹5 a litre support price for milk procured from farmers that has been pending for the last seven months. In a meeting of the federation members, including milk societies’ representatives and farmers in Udupi, they also wanted the…
Why the Amul-Nandini Controversy Is Important
The controversy about Amul coming into Bengaluru to sell liquid milk and curd has opened a new debate on whether it is threatening the local brand Nandini. While this looks like one more fishing expedition by the minister for co-operation after he dropped a hint of Amul and Nandini “working together”, it may be important…
Centre mulls rehaul of livestock insurance scheme
Pulled up recently by a Parliamentary Standing Committee (PSC) for zero insurance coverage of livestock in 2022-23, the Centre is considering a comprehensive livestock insurance scheme modelling the Prime Minister’s Fasal Bima Yojana. The Union Animal Husbandry Ministry’s move is to roll out the scheme ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. There are initial…