Time for consumers to stand in solidarity with dairy farmers-Devinder Sharma
WHAT began as a small effort to help French dairy farmers overcome distress has galvanised into a unique consumer movement, slowly spreading its wings globally. While ensuring that the agri-food industry works towards a healthy transformation leading to sustainable and regenerative farming systems, French food cooperative brand C’est qui le Patron (‘Who’s the Boss?’) has…
“Dairy Market how to dominate ? Unlocking Success”
I am sharing a part of the blog which I wrote last year on 31 March 2023. Please read it first. Who is controlling the dairy market in India? The current dairy market situation in India is passing through an interesting phase. We asked 23 questions at the beginning of this year to forecast the…
Sanchi urges MP govt to include milk in mid-day meal
Indore: Madhya Pradesh State Cooperative Dairy Federation has appealed state govt to include milk in its mid-day meal and aganwadi schemes since it is receiving more than 30 per cent surplus milk daily. The federation assistant general manager Aseem Nigam said, “Milk supplies are high. We are collecting around 30 per cent more milk everyday. As against the daily sale of close to 7 lakh…
Household income of small farmers from livestock increased to 16% : ICRIER study
Potential for increasing farmers’ incomes lies primarily in moving towards animal husbandry and pisciculture, finds a study led by prominent agricultural economist Ashok Gulati and three other researchers. Titled “New Deal for Agriculture for Viksit Bharat@2047”, the study, which was published by the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER) earlier this month, recommends five…
Belarus exports dairy products to 59 countries in 2023
In 2023 Belarus shipped dairy products to 59 countries, Head of the Processing Industry Directorate of the Agriculture and Food Ministry Vadim Pobedinsky told the press conference that discussed the Belarusian dairy industry prospects in 2024,” BelTA has learned. “Belarus exported dairy products to 59 countries worldwide in 2023. I will give a few figures…
Non thermal pasteurisation in Dairy market is growing fast
Non-thermal Pasteurization in Dairy Market Overview and Analysis: The Non Thermal Pasteurization is currently valued at USD 1.43 billion in 2021 and is expected to register a CAGR of 19.3% during the forecast period, 2023-2030. Global non-thermal pasteurization, also known as non-thermal processing, refers to a set of food preservation techniques that ensure the safety…
45-50% growth in Amul’s summer product categories likely this year: Jayen Mehta
Jayen Mehta, MD, Amul India, says “today, more than 38% of the sales come from towns with a population of less than 20,000. This shows the brand is not just an urban brand, but the range of products is helping us go deeper into the country. We want to reach every single village of the country. So,…
Meet the pastoralists crafting cheese that’s proudly Indian
India may be the largest milk producer on the planet, but cheese culture in the country is still in its infancy. Save for traditional cheese likechurpi in Sikkim,kalari and qudam from Kashmir, bandel and its smoked version from Bengal, most cheese consumed is not inspired by indigenous technique. A recent Desi Dairy Dialogue in Chennai,…
The heat index-based cattle insurance plan for dairy farmers
The heat index-based insurance scheme protects dairy farmers from sharp fluctuations in milk production during the summer Ernakulam zonal union of cooperative milk producers has come out with a heat index-based cattle insurance scheme to protect dairy farmers from sharp fluctuations in milk production during the summer, marked by rising temperature. The insurance net will…
Nellore Cow Fetches Record-breaking Price Of Rs 40 Crore At Brazilian Livestock Auction
In the field of livestock auctions, a new record has been set that has attracted the attention of livestock lovers and the general public alike. A Nellore cow, known as Viatina-19 FIV Mara Imoveis, is the most expensive cow ever sold. She achieved the incredible price of $4.8 million (Rs 40 crore) at an auction…