Is Technology the Answer to Dairy’s Sustainability Triple Threats?
As commentators are fond of pointing out from a sustainability perspective the most productive farms, the most productive cows, are also those that are the most sustainable with the lowest carbon footprint. As they say if all cows in the world performed at same standard as the average US cow would reduce the global carbon…
Milk output drops 15-20 pc in Punjab as lumpy skin disease affects cattle
According to data provided by the state’s animal husbandry department, total 1.26 lakh cattle have been affected by lumpy skin disease while more than 10,000 animals have died so far because of the infectious disease. Because of mortality among cattle and animals being affected by LSD, average milk production of cows is expected to remain…
Dairy farmers call off stir after CM’s assurance in Punjab
Milk supply in the city will return to normality starting Saturday as the Progressive Dairy farmers Association (PDFA) and Bhartiya Kisan Union (BKU, Kadian) called off their indefinite sit-in to mark their protest against the state government outside the Verka milk plant on Ferozepur road after last three days. The agitation was called off on…
Fonterra and DSM introduce precision fermentation for dairy-like proteins
Fonterra and Royal DSM are launching a start-up seeking to commercialize fermentation-derived proteins with dairy-like properties in what is described as a “complementary nutrition partnership.” The two companies have been collaborating since 2019 to build a comprehensive understanding of how to use precision fermentation science and technology to produce proteins similar to those found in…
Milk price hike likely to lift Aug CPI by 10-30 bps, economists say
The recent hike in milk prices by major dairy companies of India is likely to lift CPI inflation for August by 10-30 basis points, economists say. The Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd, which sells milk under the Amul brand, and Mother Dairy have increased prices of liquid milk by 2 rupees a ltr from Wednesday, to offset…
CM distributes Rs 1 crore to Gujarat Unions Under Gobardhan Yojana
The Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel distributed cheques of a total amount of Rs. 1 crore as the first installment to the cooperative dairy unions that have participated with the state government under Gobardhan Yojana. These co-operative milk unions include Amul, Sabar, Banas and Dudh Sagar Dairies. These co-operative milk unions provide assistance of Rs 25000…
Goa Dairy Critical; Seeks Govt Help
The Special General Body Meeting of Goa Dairy was held on Sunday, wherein the farmers expressed concern over the loss making Goa Dairy. Speaking to the media, Chairman of Goa Dairy Rajesh Faldesai said Goa Dairy’s financial condition has become delicate during the Administrator’s tenure. “Dairy is going through a financial crisis,” he said. He…
CM distributes Rs 1 crore to Gujarat Unions Under Gobardhan Yojana
The Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel distributed cheques of a total amount of Rs. 1 crore as the first installment to the cooperative dairy unions that have participated with the state government under Gobardhan Yojana. These co-operative milk unions include Amul, Sabar, Banas and Dudh Sagar Dairies. These co-operative milk unions provide assistance of Rs 25000…
Three key trends shaping the future of dairy alternatives market through 2028
A report by Global Market Insights Inc. claims the dairy alternatives market to be worth USD 49 billion by 2028 end. The demand for dairy alternatives seems to be growing appreciably over the last few years, with no visible signs of deceleration whatsoever. Increasing consumption of plant-based milk is at the forefront of this growth,…
Recent milk price hike to limit drop in profitability for organised dairies
The recent round of milk price hike will restrict the slide in profitability of the organised dairy players, who were facing margin pressure due to higher costs and increased procurement prices. A latest Crisil Ratings report showed that the recent hike in retail milk price by ₹2 per litre will limit the slide in profitability…