India’s Livestock Economy is in Danger
Livestock contributes about 4.11% to the total GDP of India and 25.6% to the agricultural GDP, this sector strengthens the economic base of rural India. For example, the dairy sector alone has propelled India to become the largest milk producer globally. For example, dairy, being the largest agricultural commodity in India, contributes 5% to the…
Harvesting Health: Revolutionizing Living Spaces with Urban Farming in Delhi NCR
Recently we came across numerous media feeds on Delhi High court taking cognisance of providing safe milk to the urban population in Delhi NCR region. State of Peri-urban dairy farming in Delhi NCR Observing that “citizens are consuming” milk products “which may not be very safe”, the Delhi High Court said it will set up…
Buttermilk to Ice cream by dairy brands are capitalising on the summer boom
As mercury levels soar and heat wave conditions grip various parts of India, beverage and dairy companies are experiencing a welcome boost in sales. The scorching weather may be a challenge for many, but it’s proving to be a boon for businesses dealing in thirst-quenching beverages, curd, buttermilk, and ice creams. According to Jayen Mehta,…
The level of A2 protein in New Zealand milk has been increasing rapidly
In recent years, the level of A2 beta-casein in New Zealand milk has been increasing rapidly and the level of A1 beta-casein has been correspondingly decreasing. Unpublished data from New Zealand’s leading herd-improvement cooperative, LIC, which was supplied to me on request, indicate that once the 2023-born dairy calves join the milking herd in 2025,…
GCCI pushes fodder cultivation among dairy farmers
With the aim of increasing milk production in the state the GCCI conducted a training workshop for dairy farming to encourage them to take up fodder cultivation both as sole crop and as an intercrop in a coconut plantation. Orlando Rodrigues chairman, agriculture committee, GCCI explained the outreach programme under the GCCI Krishi Sampark Abhiyaan….
Revolutionizing Indian Dairying: 10-Point Wishlist for India@2047
By popular demand, DairyNews7x7 proudly presents our inaugural feature on the Indian dairy sector! Delve into the critical issues demanding urgent attention from policymakers. With elections underway, it’s paramount that these key points resonate with all, shaping a formidable agenda for the incoming government to ensure the continual advancement of India’s dairy industry. Currently, India…
Food labels misleading, India’s new dietary guidelines warn-ICMR
The recently released dietary guidelines by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) warned that the information presented on packaged food can be misleading. “Health claims on packaged food are designed to catch the consumer’s attention and convince them that the product is healthy,” the guidelines drafted with the help of the National Institute of…
What are some of the hot new forms of dairy technology in the future?
Embarking on an annual pilgrimage to the Animal Agtech Innovation Summit in San Francisco, Calif., swiftly followed by the World Agritech, should be the ideal time to take the temperature on all things agtech. The investor sentiment was undoubtedly cooler than in previous years, as indeed it is in the overall economy, with the sense…
This summer, ice cream cos to scoop out 30% more sales
Sizzling temperatures across the country have caused the demand for ice-creams to skyrocket, with the manufacturers and associations predicting a 30 percent growth in sales this financial year. “Usually the ice cream market in India grows at 12-15 percent every year. This year has started with a bang. With the summer temperatures peaking at many places,…
Shreeja Women’s Initiative: Providing Relief to Women Dairy Farmers Amid Heat Stress
Dairy farmers in Chittoor, known for its high milk production, are facing challenges due to extreme heat, which reduces milk output. Amid the challenges, a women-led initiative is helping the women farmers increase their income from the dairy business while addressing heat and fodder-related issues. With a women-centric supply chain, Shreeja offers purchasing milk at…