Ongole Breed Cow Breaks World Record sold For Rs 40 Cr
An Indian-origin cow, sold for Rs 40 crore at an auction in Minas Gerais, Brazil, has set the Guinness World Record for being the most expensive cattle. Viatina-19 reportedly weighs around 1,101 kg, twice the average weight of other cows of the same Nelore breed. The 53-month-old stands out for her gorgeous white fur, loose skin, and…
Private dairies to hike milk by ₹2 and curd by ₹5/kg
Your morning coffee or tea could get dearer this week, with many private dairies increasing milk prices by 2/litre. These are the second set of companies to hike milk prices this year. Curd prices will rise by 5/kg. Taking a cue from dairies in neighbouring states, which announced hikes earlier this year, Tamil Nadu Dairy…
Cracks in Milk: Detecting Adulteration
Cracks in paint coatings could soon become a thing of the past. In a new study, researchers from the Raman Research Institute (RRI) in Bengaluru have found a way to delay the onset of cracks after studying them in great detail. As playful as this sounds, the technique has potential applications in diagnosing diseases and…
The role of research in dairy industry decarbonisation
With concerns over greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, nutrient management, water usage, and land use, the industry faces mounting pressure to improve its environmental footprint. At the core of these sustainability challenges is animal health, which has a profound impact on dairy production efficiency, economic viability, and environmental sustainability. A recent study published in the Journal of…
DAHD Schemes around Dairy Value Chain in India
Animal Husbandry is an important sub-sector of Indian agricultural economy and plays a multifaceted role in providing nutrition and livelihood support to the rural population. Milk plays an important role in nutritional security as it is important source of animal protein. Milk is a near complete food and has high nutritive value. It contains body…
Impact of climate change on smallholder dairy farmers in India
A considerable number of agricultural households in India engage in livestock rearing and milk production to supplement their income and improve household nutrition. This article examines how global warming impacts smallholder dairy farmers, particularly through a decline in milk yields. It finds a significant negative impact of higher maximum or minimum temperatures on milk yield,…
Saputo scraps EBITDA target but expects profit lift
Dairy heavyweight Saputo has “withdrawn” a key EBITDA target but suggested a new milk-pricing formula in the US would bring an additional profit benefit. “Market conditions have not stabilised as we had anticipated, making this a prudent decision as we operate in what remains a dynamic consumer environment,” president and CEO Carl Colizza told analysts…
Cheese And Paneer Products Will Boost Future Prospects
Key Takeaways Increased focus on value-added products and strategic market positioning is expected to drive revenue and earnings growth. Strong distribution network and stable milk prices are anticipated to boost revenue and positively impact net margins. Rising costs and price pressures could squeeze Heritage Foods’ margins and profitability, with risks in new market expansion and…
Coke’s $7 billion bet on milk hits big, but Wall Street wants more
Fairlife filters its milk to boost protein, reduce sugar by half and eliminate lactose, while also, according to fans, being creamier. That’s helped it become Coke’s fastest-growing US brand and crucial to its growth strategy of moving beyond soda. When walking into Coca-Cola’s office in Chicago’s trendy West Loop, the soda giant’s iconic logo is…
MLC urges CM to announce ₹2 hike in milk subsidy
Dinesh Gooli Gowda, MLC, has urged the State government to announce an increase in the milk subsidy by ₹2 in the upcoming State Budget. Even though the farmers were currently receiving a subsidy of ₹5 a litre, an increase in the subsidy by ₹2 was necessary given the rising production costs and declining output of…