Milma increases milk procurement price by ₹9 /l for Onam
The Thiruvananthapuram Regional Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union (TRCMPU) has increased the procurement price of milk by ₹9 per litre during Onam season. Of this, ₹7 will be paid to dairy societies, while ₹2 will be converted into additional share capital of the regional unions. Of the ₹7 received by the dairy societies, ₹5 will go…
FSSAI notification on A2A2 milk : Is it farmer friendly ?
Fssai notification on A2 milk : Let me play devil’s advocate here The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) recently issued a notification aimed at regulating the labeling and marketing of A1 and A2 milk products in the country. This move is seen as a response to growing consumer interest and confusion regarding…
China opens anti-subsidy probe into EU dairy imports
China opened an anti-subsidy probe into dairy imports from the European Union on Wednesday, stepping up tension with the bloc a day after Brussels published its revised tariff plan for China-made electric vehicles. The EU on Tuesday revised its proposed punitive duties on imports of Chinese EVs to 36.3% from an initial planned duty of 37.6%,…
Amul is the strongest Food Brand in the world
Amul & Hershey’s lead with AAA+ brand strength rating After placing second last year, Amul (brand value up 11% to USD3.3 billion) has risen one spot to become this year’s strongest food brand in the global rankings. Its brand value growth is supported in part by its robust BSI performance, having recorded an increase of…
Global Dairy Trade price index moved up by 5.5%
In a significant development for the global dairy market, prices at today’s Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auction showed a notable increase, marking a positive shift after an extended period of decline. This rise in prices is seen as a relief for dairy producers worldwide who have been grappling with low returns amidst fluctuating demand and…
Silk and Great Value plant based beverages recalled due to Listeria
Last month, the Public Health Agency of Canada issued a warning to the public, and recalled along with advising against the consumption of certain non-dairy milk products—specifically almond, oat, cashew, and coconut varieties—by Silk and Great Value brands due to the risk of listeria contamination. The alert followed reports of 12 listeria infections and two…
Animal Husbandry Sector to create FMD-Free Bharat- Lalan Singh
Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh, Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying today review the measures taken by the department towards FMD-Free Bharat (FMD-Foot & Mouth Disease) with vaccination by 2030. Shri Singh said that the Livestock sector is an important sector contributing not only to the Indian economy but to the…
FSSAI Launches Initiative to Detect Microplastics in Indian Food
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) launched an innovative project to tackle the growing concern of microplastic contamination in food on August 18, 2024, in New Delhi. Recognising microplastic pollution as an emerging threat that requires immediate attention, the project – “Micro-and Nano-Plastics as Emerging Food Contaminants: Establishing Validated Methodologies and Understanding the…
Making contract rearing a ‘win-win’ for all involved
Contracting out heifer rearing offers many benefits once both parties take time to draw up a tailor-made agreement that covers all the potential scenarios that can arise, Collaborative Farming Specialist at Teagasc, Ruth Fennell shares the key details. Cuts to organic nitrogen stocking rates, difficulties sourcing land to lease, high land rents and labour shortages…
Gadkari stressed on reducing input costs for dairy farmers
Challenge of Viksit Atmanirbhar Bharat Union minister Nitin Gadkari said one of the biggest challenges in pursuit of a ‘Viksit Atmanirbhar Bharat’ is the low contribution to GDP by agriculture and allied sectors. Speaking at the national dairy conference organized by Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University (Mafsu) here on Saturday, Gadkari said, “India’s 65%…