Goat Milk Gains Premium Spotlight in Urban Markets
Goat milk, once regarded as a modest rural staple, is rapidly gaining traction as a premium and value-added dairy product, drawing strong consumer interest at the Pashu Palan Mela in Ludhiana. The shift reflects a broader transformation in consumption patterns, where traditional products are being repositioned through innovation and health-focused marketing. At the event hosted…
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…
Karnataka Budget Boosts Dairy & Livestock Sector
The 2026-27 Karnataka State Budget announced several initiatives to strengthen the dairy and animal husbandry sector and improve farmers’ incomes. When the current government assumed office, milk was being procured from 8.75 lakh producers at 81.78 lakh litres per day, which has now increased to about 9.07 lakh milk producers supplying nearly 1 crore litres…