Oilseed body urges govt: Don’t extend feed export ban
The Solvent Extractors’ Association of India (SEA) has appealed to PM Modi and key ministers to not extend the current ban on exporting De-Oiled Rice Bran (DORB) beyond September 30, 2025. Initially imposed in 2023 to stabilize milk prices, the ban has failed to achieve its goal while devastatively slashing protein feedstock costs by nearly…
Govt to Establish 3 Multi-State Cooperatives for Dairy Sector Growth
The Indian government has announced the formation of three new multi-state cooperative societies aimed at bolstering the dairy sector’s sustainability and efficiency. This initiative focuses on enhancing animal feed production, implementing effective dung management practices, and promoting the circular use of dead cattle residues. Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, who chaired the meeting on sustainability…
Congress govt initiated evaluation of Vijaya Dairy
At a time when the quality of dairy products, particularly ghee, has become a contentious issue, Congress govt has initiated an independent third-party evaluation of the state-owned Vijaya Dairy’s mega greenfield facility located in Raviryal, Rangareddy district. This plant was inaugurated in 2021 during the BRS tenure and commenced operations in Dec 2023. According to reliable sources, the National…