Parle SMOODH Lassi: A Creamy Delight in Innovative Packaging
Parle Agro, a leader in Indian beverage innovation, has launched SMOODH Lassi, expanding its dairy portfolio and redefining the Indian dairy category once again. Building on the success of SMOODH flavored milk, this new product underscores Parle Agro’s commitment to disrupting market norms with innovative, high-quality, and affordable offerings that drive significant growth. This launch…
Cabinet Approves 7 Major Schemes to Boost Farmers’ Lives
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today approved seven schemes to improve farmers’ lives and increase their incomes at a total outlay of Rs 14,235.30 Crore. 1. Digital Agriculture Mission: based on the structure of Digital Public Infrastructure, Digital Agriculture Mission will use technology for improving farmers’ lives. The Mission has…
Delayed Incentives Add to Dairy Farmers’ Financial Strain in TN
Several dairy farmers in the district are expressing concern over Aavin’s delay in disbursing the Rs 3 per litre milk incentive for the last two months. R Jaganathan, a farmer from Coimbatore, highlighted that the state government introduced the incentive in December last year to stabilize Aavin’s retail prices. While Aavin typically settles milk procurement…
Milk Procurement Price Cut in Karnataka Amid Global Dairy Market Fluctuations
The reduction in milk procurement prices by Raichur, Bellary & Koppal Districts Cooperative Milk Producers’ Societies Union Ltd (RBKMUL) is expected to impact farmers’ profits. The price cut, which lowers the procurement rate by ₹1.50 per liter, was made due to fluctuations in global skimmed milk powder and butter prices. Other milk unions across Karnataka…
GDT dairy price index slightly moved down by 0.4%
The Global Dairy Trade (GDT) event held on September 3, 2024, showcased a mixed performance across various dairy products, reflecting the ongoing volatility in global dairy markets. The GDT index experienced a minor decline of 0.4%, marking a slight dip after three consecutive increases in previous sessions. Key products like whole milk powder (WMP) saw…
NDRI Advances: New Courses for undergraduation
The National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), a premier institution under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), has announced significant strides in both education and biotechnology. Starting this October, NDRI is launching two new undergraduate courses: BTech in Biotechnology and BTech in Food Technology, each offering 20 seats. Additionally, the institute has expanded its BTech…
Nandini to Make a Mark in ISL and Expand Nationally
Karnataka’s Nandini dairy brand, a home-grown initiative by the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF), is set to sponsor the 11th season of the Indian Super League (ISL) football tournament. This season will run from September 2024 to March 2025, with Nandini’s branding expected to be prominent throughout the tournament. KMF’s Managing Director, MK Jagadish, mentioned that…
Indian BioE3 policy- Precision fermentation may be a threat to dairy
BioE3 policy will a prove to a milestone not only for bio economy but a game changer for Viksit Bharat @2047 “As India emerges as a Global Biotech Powerhouse, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be hailed across the world as the champion of new Biotech Boom” says Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh PPP model will…
Australia’s milk production continues recovery
Australia’s milk production continues to recover, as global supply is forecast to grow at a modest rate in the coming year, Rabobank says in its newly-released Global Dairy Quarterly. In the Q3 report, titled Market Narratives are Shifting, the global agribusiness bank says positive – though modest – milk supply growth is expected from the world’s major…
Rajasthan Govt To Replace Milk With Millets In School Midday Meals
Scraping one more scheme of the previous Congress regime, the BJP government in Rajasthan is planning to provide coarse grain instead of milk to the school children. State Education Minister Madan Dilawar Explains About Why The Decision Was Taken Education Minister Madan Dilawar said that not all school students are getting the benefit of Bal…