IIT-BHU Backs Startup to Transform Dairy Sector
Researchers and innovators at Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi (IIT-BHU) have launched a collaborative initiative with a tech startup aimed at modernising India’s dairy value chain through technology, automation and data-driven solutions. The project — backed by faculty, students and industry mentors — is designed to address persistent challenges in the sector such as…
High-Oleic Soybeans Could Transform Dairy Feed & Milk Quality
New research shows that feeding high-oleic soybeans to dairy cows can both improve milk composition and cut feed costs, offering a promising feed strategy for producers amid rising input prices. This discovery from scientists and dairy operators in Michigan, USA highlights how plant-based feed innovations can directly impact dairy economics and sustainability. Farmers have long…
PAN Data to Transform Dairy Cooperatives, GDP Metrics
In a significant development for India’s cooperative sector, Cooperation Secretary Gyanesh Kumar emphasized the vital role of PAN (Permanent Account Number) data collection from cooperative societies in ensuring accurate GDP estimation and policy formulation. Speaking at a government event, Kumar revealed that India’s vast network of over 8 lakh cooperative societies has long operated in…