Milk production makes white revolution in Bangladesh
Bangladesh has achieved remarkable success in milk production in recent years as the production amount has increased by manifolds. At present, 83.45 per cent of the total demand for milk is met from local sources, according to the Department of Livestock Services (DLS) data. Stakeholders said milk production has risen in recent times due to…
the idea of veganism is considered too “militant” for many
There it sits, in all its flaky glory, with a crust the colour of autumn leaves, and two plump claws almost begging to be torn off and devoured. Light as air and as French as the guillotine. One impeccable croissant. But this particular pastry – among dozens crowding a display shelf in an unremarkable looking boulangerie in…
The impact of rising temperature on Indian dairy
Summers in India are getting hotter and 2024 will be no different. The Indian Meteorological Department’s (IMD) forecast for 2024 indicates that India will face a harsh summer with longer than usual heat waves. Last year was the 2nd hottest year for India (2016 being the hottest) in the last 122 years, exposing humans, animals…
Nestle India CMD Dismisses NGO Accusations on Baby Food
Recently, Nestle India CMD Suresh Narayanan was in the hot seat as he fielded questions on the sugar controversy triggered by a recent report released by Swiss investigative organisation Public Eye. Narayanan vehemently dismissed accusations made by the Swiss NGO about Nestle having “double standards” for developed and developing markets. The report alleged that Nestle’s…
New Cow’s Milk Substitute May Impact New Zealand Dairy
Scientists have found a new way to make a substitute for cow’s milk that could have a radical effect on the dairy industry. It’s called precision fermentation – creating cow protein in the lab – and could replace dairy ingredients, which make up a significant proportion of New Zealand’s export market. “Precision fermentation of dairy…
Dairy farmers face unprecedented crisis in Kerala due to heat
Livestock farmers in the State are facing an unprecedented crisis as intense heat and humidity are having a deadly effect on farm animals. While dairy cow mortality has hit an all-time high with thermal stress killing around 500 cattle across the State in two-and-a-halfmonths, poultry producers are also in distress. Farmers say the cows, mostly crossbreeds, just…
Activists call out FSSAI for increasing permissible level of pesticides in Indian herbs, spices
Much to the outrage of activists and scientists, the Food Safety Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) increased the maximum residue limit (MRL) of pesticides in herbs and spices by a whopping 10 times. The order dated April 8, 2024, revealed that the MRL of pesticides has increased substantially from 0.01 milligrammes per kilogramme (mg /…
Godrej Jersey To Expand Its Retail Presence and Parlours Across India
Godrej Jersey, an Indian dairy company, is trying to make a move into the untapped potential of the milk market by addressing the competitive dynamics of the sector. Lucrative opportunities exist in areas such as value-added dairy products, organic/ farm fresh milk and exports. The market growth in Dairy requires support of significant infrastructure investment…
Is avian influenza a threat to the dairy industry?
The ongoing highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza – commonly known as bird flu – outbreak is one of the hardest hitting in history. Since 2020, it has led to the deaths of “an unprecedented number of deaths in wild birds and poultry”, according to the WHO. It spread to North America in 2021 and has…
Dairy farmers in Kerala welcome heat index-based insurance cover for animals
Dairy farmers have responded keenly to the heat index-based cattle insurance scheme rolled out by the Ernakulam Regional Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union (ERCMPU). The novel scheme, introduced for April and May considering the rising temperatures, saw around 25,000 animals getting the insurance cover. Taking the average number of animals per dairy unit, around 10,000 farmers…