Dairy co-op Arla to pay farmers more for milk if climate targets met
The dairy co-operative Arla Foods has announced it will pay its farmers more money for the milk they produce if they meet new environmental sustainability targets. Arla is introducing the “sustainability incentive” with the aim of promoting and funding the reduction of emissions on the farms of its 8,900 members, based in the UK and…
No fodder supply crisis;steps taken to address shortages in future: Govt
The government on Thursday said there is no fodder supply crisis at present but the prices remain high and steps are being taken to address any possible shortages in the future. According to a senior official, the current high prices of fodder is in line with other agri-products and states have not reported any shortages…
Godrej Jersey expands milks procurement
Godrej Jersey, the dairy business of Godrej Agrovet, has expanded milk procurement in Maharashtra and is eyeing export markets in West Asia for value-added products like ghee. “We have entered into Maharashtra for milk collection in a big way in areas closer to Hyderabad as there is a shortage of milk in Telangana” said Bhupendra…
Tenders invited to set up Aavin dairy at Madhavaram at ₹125 crore
With a capacity to process 10 lakh litres of milk per day, the new dairy will be the fifth facility to cater to the demand of Chennai city Tenders have been called for the construction of a brand new dairy for Aavin at Madhavaram at a cost of ₹125 crore. The facility, the fifth for…
High cost of cattle feed: Milk cooperatives face strain in supply chain
No plan to increase price of milk as of now, say federations As the festival season has started, milk cooperative federations are witnessing a strain in the supply chain as the production has witnessed a marginal decrease primarily due to the increase in fodder cost. The organised sector is witnessing a decrease in procurement and…
Tech intensive dairy industry is more sustainable, K Rathnam explains
The dairy industry is limping back to life in the post-Covid era, having faced challenges such as demand degeneration, high cattle maintenance costs, and shifting demand patterns. Despite the fact that it has been a difficult time for farmers, particularly small and marginal, with a limited number of milch animals, the pandemic has also forced…
Dairy’ now No. 1 category within the $7.4B plant-based industry
Plant-based dairy products have been gaining momentum in recent years, and the Plant Based Food Association recently reported that the category is now number one among the entire $7.4 billion plant-based food market, with plant-based milk registering $2.6 billion in sales on its own. But it’s not just milk finding its way into baskets. Plant-based…
Amul is Regional Sponsor Of Argentina Team For FIFA World Cup 2022
Indian dairy giant Amul has signed as the regional sponsor of the Argentina football team for the upcoming FIFA World Cup beginning next month in Qatar on November 20, 2022. This is the first regional sponsorship deal in India in the history of Argentine soccer, as per TOI. “Amul is proud to announce its association with the Argentina Football Association (AFA),” said…
The most difficult part in running dairy business is to remain honest
Today we all are celebrating Dussehra as victory of good over evil. The battle of Ram and Ravana is never ending. Ravana is considered evil in Indian mythology due to his actions. However, Ravana was very learned , brave and a magnificent ruler. His ten heads actually symbolised his mastery over six shastras and four…
Low Chinese demand, more products factor into global dairy prices tumble
Global dairy prices have resumed their losing streak in the global dairy auction overnight. The average price at the fortnightly sale fell 3.5 percent to US$3911 ($NZ6830) a tonne, after rising 2 percent in the previous auction. Prices have generally been falling since hitting a record high in March. “A significant lack of demand arriving…