THE INDIAN INVENTION REVOLUTIONISING CATTLE FARMING

India, the world’s largest producer and consumer of milk, is witnessing a surge in milk prices due to cattle feed shortages. A fodder station operating on solar energy and limited water is attempting to mitigate the crisis. Purkha Ram Pawar, 43, faced challenges in providing sufficient fodder for his cattle in Berasar village, located in…

Dairy Product Company to Release All-PE Film Pouch in China

Dow Chemical Company has partnered with Mengniu , one of the largest dairy companies in China, to launch an all-polyethylene yogurt pouch designed for recyclability. Mengniu Yogurt Pouch Photo Credit: Dow The product is Mengniu’s first all-PE yogurt pouch designed for recyclability. Dow’s INNATE TF-BOPE (biaxial orientation polyethylene) is designed to enable recyclable packaging by…

Reset the milking timetable to prioritise family time

Children’s experience of growing up on a family dairy farm vary. If there are milking and working structures resulting in an early finishing time, the memories are generally very positive. It is unlikely young people will follow a career in dairying if they lose the love of farming along the way. Dairy Advisor Tom Murphy…

Intersection of Telecom and Effluent Treatment in the Dairy Industry

Exploring the Role of Telecommunications in Enhancing Effluent Treatment Processes in the Dairy Industry The dairy industry, a vital component of the global food supply chain, has been undergoing significant transformations in recent years. Notably, the intersection of telecommunications and effluent treatment has emerged as a crucial point of convergence. This synergy is providing innovative…

Expression of interest called for renting milk analysers

The Tamil Nadu Cooperative Milk Producers Federation, whose popular brand is Aavin, has called for expression of interest (EOI) from companies for renting around 6,000 milk analysers for collection centres, Dairy Development Minister Mano Thangaraj has said. “The equipment will help ensure spot acknowledgement for farmers and proper quality to the consumer since it records…

British demands on duty concessions on dairy out of India-UK FTA

India-UK FTA: New Delhi has kept British demands on data-related issues and duty concessions on the dairy sector out of the ambit of the proposed free trade agreement. The negotiation for the agreement between the two countries is expected to be concluded by October end or November. Protecting the interest of domestic players, India has…

Nestlé’s unveils new technology that reduces intrinsic sugars

Nestlé has introduced a new technology that lowers intrinsic sugars in key ingredients such as milk, malt and fruit juices. The technology utilises an enzymatic process to reduce naturally occurring sugars in a variety of ingredients. Nestlé says that the process has minimal impact on the flavour and texture of the ingredients, which can be…

Casein – A Protein found in milk speeds up wound healing

Bandages infused with casein, a protein that occurs naturally in cow’s milk, significantly improved wound healing in rats compared to those in control groups, according to a new study by UCL researchers. The study, published today in Interface, is the first to test casein’s reputed healing benefits on an animal model. The promising results suggest that…

Fonterra slashes milk price forecast as demand slumps

Fonterra has slashed its forecast milk price for the 2023/24 season by $1 as demand slumps. On Friday the co-operative announced a revised farmgate milk price range of $6.25 to $7.25 per kilogram of milk solids, with a mid-point of $7 per kgMS. In May Fonterra said it expected to pay farmers between $7.25 and $8.75…

Parag Milk bets big on sports nutrition, to expand pride of cows

One the leading private dairy companies Parag Milk Foods plans to focus more on the sports nutrition segment and health besides expanding the reach of its “Pride of Cows” single source liquid milk. Akshali Shah, Executive Director, Parag Milk Foods, said, “There is a huge gap in meeting the demand for whey protein and we…