A Drug for Cows Could Curb Methane Emissions from Dairy cattle
(Bloomberg) — The methane emitted by burping cows, sheep, goats and other livestock does more short-term damage to the climate than the world’s passenger vehicles, by some estimates. A Boston-based startup says its new vaccine could take a big bite out of their emissions Ag-biotech company ArkeaBio says its drug targets methane-producing microorganisms that live…
From plenty to parched: Delay in incentive release in Karnataka
Ravi., a dairy farmer in Keelara village in Mandya district in the heart of the Old Mysore region, has been able to earn a supplementary income from the cows that he rears and from the paddy he cultivates. However, the long spell of drought since last year forced him to sell two cows about six…
Ramp up testing of food products: Delhi High Court to FSSAI
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday stressed the need to ramp up testing of food products in the national capital to ascertain their quality, saying the food cycle has become “corrupted” and being the apex body, the FSSAI needs to take steps to ensure that there is enough testing. “The FSSAI needs to ramp up…
Rabobank: Recovery in global milk prices has ‘cooled’ slightly
The recovery in global milk prices evident in late 2023 and continuing into early 2024 has “cooled slightly” in quarter two, according to new research published today (Tuesday, May 7) by Rabobank. The bank’s latest global dairy quarterly report suggests that the tentative recovery in prices could now face “some additional headwinds”. Rabobank had expected…
China’s Dairy Industry – Market Trends and Opportunities
The dairy industry in China has boomed following the rise in incomes and living standards seen in recent decades. Previously a luxury product available only to the few, milk and dairy are increasingly becoming staples of the kitchen table, driven by changing attitudes and tastes. At the same time, the market has significant room for growth,…
Amul may takeover Sanchi – State dairy federation of Madhya Pradesh
Amul is in talks for a possible takeover of Sanchi Dairy – a brand as familiar to Madhya Pradesh homes as Nandini in Karnataka, and just as emotive. The BJP-led MP govt wants to adopt the Gujarat-based Amul-like model for Sanchi in MP, sources told TOI, adding that whether Amul will ‘assist’ Sanchi to increase its base in MP or…
Delhi High Court: City Dairies Fail Statutory Compliance
Observing that “citizens are consuming” milk products “which may not be very safe”, the Delhi High Court Wednesday said it will set up a “pilot project” in Madanpur Khadar Dairy — one of the nine designated dairies in the city — to address issues such as the use of “spurious” banned drugs like Oxytocin which…
MeraPashu360 provides doorstep delivery of cattle to farmers
MeraPashu360, a startup founded by alumni from IIT Madras, is aiming to cater to the rural landscape in Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Delhi with its doorstep delivery system for cattle and related needs of dairy farmers. The online marketplace introduced by MeraPashu360 allows dairy farmers to buy and/or sell cattle as well as procure…
GDT dairy price index moves up by 1.8% Cheddar leads the growth rally
After going backwards in March, the Global Dairy Trade market has recovered its momentum, with the 2024 New Zealand dairy season likely to end on a high note. In the latest auction, whole milk powder rose 2.4% and cheddar 6%, contributing to the GDT index rise of 1.8%. Anhydrous milk fat prices are now the…
MilkLane: Redefining Indian Dairy with Technology and Transparency
MilkLane, an innovative dairy unit of agri-tech platform Innoterra, is redefining the way milk is produced, sourced, and delivered. With a focus on quality, traceability, and financial inclusion, MilkLane is bridging the gap between technology and traditional dairy farming. Quality Assurance: Safe Milk for All MilkLane’s commitment to quality begins at the source. MilkLane is India’s first…