Australian Dairy farmers turning to housed systems
The sight of dairy cows eating feed or lounging in a massive shed instead of green pastures might seem off-kilter, but it is becoming more common in Australia. Dairy Australia reports that about 20 per cent of the country’s cow’s milk now comes from intensive or housed systems and expects it could reach 40 per…
Congress govt initiated evaluation of Vijaya Dairy
At a time when the quality of dairy products, particularly ghee, has become a contentious issue, Congress govt has initiated an independent third-party evaluation of the state-owned Vijaya Dairy’s mega greenfield facility located in Raviryal, Rangareddy district. This plant was inaugurated in 2021 during the BRS tenure and commenced operations in Dec 2023. According to reliable sources, the National…
Pasteurization reduces H5N1 in milk, verification needed.
In a recent study published in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases, researchers evaluated the resilience of the highly pathogenic avian influenza A (H5N1) virus in milk under pasteurization-like temperatures and assessed the effectiveness of thermal inactivation. Background H5N1 influenza is enzootic in many bird populations and can infect mammals, including humans, leading to severe or fatal outcomes…
Rs 50 Subsidy for Indigenous Cows Sparks Resentment
The state government has decided to give a subsidy of Rs.50 per cow per day for rearing of indigenous cows by giving them the status of ‘Rajyamata’. The status has been given to all indigenous cows but only the cows in cowsheds will get the subsidy. Hence, this has angered the cattle breeders. In many…
FSSAI issues guidelines for Primary milk producers
FOOD SAFETY AND STANDARDS AUTHORITY OF INDIA NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 3rd October, 2024 F.No. RCD-01002/1/2021-Regulatory-FSSAI-Part(2).— Primary Milk producers Specific considerations for primary milk producers including small dairy holders who are not members of any dairy cooperative societies and involved in producing milk and offering for sale for direct human consumption without any processing. ‘Primary…
Dr Kurien: The man who brought milk to a million homes
This book is yet another attempt to decode the late Dr Verghese Kurien, also known as ‘milk man of India’ who transformed the dairy sector through a three-tier cooperative model of dairy farmers, transforming the nation from being milk deficient to the world’s biggest producer of milk. The book captures the essence of Kurien’s pragmatic…
Ghee suppliers formed cartel to secure TTD contract: TDP
When milk prices are rising across the country, why has there been a huge fluctuation of nearly 20 percent in ghee prices? TDP, which is a key constituent of the ruling NDA alliance in the state, raised this question while levelling fresh allegations of cartel formation during the previous YSRCP regime. TDP spokesperson Neelayapalem Vijay Kumar alleged that during the five…
Ksheerasree portal for collection, distribution of milk launched in Kerala
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has launched Ksheerasree portal, an online system facilitating the seamless collection and distribution of milk from dairy cooperatives. Set up by the Dairy Development Department, the portal is a first-of-its-kind facility in the country, enabling the integration of all government services for the dairy sector under one umbrella. The Chief Minister…
Dairy is a key source of livelihood according to Jayen Mehta
“If India could offer a gift to the world, it would be the cooperative working system — a gift Dr. Kurien gave us,” said Amul’s managing director and Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (GCMMF) Jayen Mehta during the 11th Dr. Verghese Kurien Memorial Oration at XLRI on Saturday. Amul’s managing director further added during…
Ghee supplied for Tirupati laddus not made at TN dairy
Eight tankers of alleged adulterated ghee which arrived at Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) in June and July this year for making laddu prasadam had not originated from the Tamil Nadu-based supplier who was given the contract, reveals a confidential document. Records of the Commercial Taxes Department of Andhra Pradesh show that all eight trucks received…