What drove Indian Dairying -Dairy dev in West Bengal Series Part-I
his video series is a part of my deliberation at Kolkata on world milk day. Indian Dairy Association East Region organised a seminar on “Nutritional Building through Dairying “. https://youtu.be/Uduf1DmIQe0 I chaired the panel discussion so as to co create a road map for dairy development in West Bengal. In this video I talk about…
Malnutrition in West Bengal -Dairy dev in West Bengal Series -III
This video series is a part of my deliberation at Kolkata on world milk day. Indian Dairy Association East Region organised a seminar on “Nutritional Building through Dairying “. I chaired the panel discussion so as to co create a road map for dairy development in West Bengal. https://youtu.be/axLslw35wjQ I chaired the panel discussion so…
How Indian Railways Solved A Problem For Dairy: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during the 104th episode of Mann ki Baat, appreciated Indian Railways’ initiative of transporting milk through Truck-on-Track facility between Palanpur and New Rewari. Sharing about the Indian Railways’ initiative, he told the story of Banas Dairy and how the initiative has transformed the functioning of the dairy. PM Modi said that Banas…
Labeled Climate Culprits, EU Farmers Rebel Over New Standards
To meet climate goals, some European countries are asking farmers to reduce livestock, relocate or shut down — and an angry backlash has begun reshaping the political landscape before national elections in the fall. This summer, scores of farmers descended on the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, to protest against new E.U. rules aimed at restoring…
Using industrial heat in the dairy sector to reach climate goals
Tom Marren, chair of the non-profit organisation E Heat, believes the “only way” to reach climate goals in the dairy sector is through the use of industrial heat. Marren also co-founded Astatine, a company based on renewable energy, with plans for advancements in the dairy sector. He claims that heat pumps in the dairy industry…
Baroda Dairy gets nod from GCMMF to procure milk from MP
At the 66th Annual General Body (AGM) meeting of Baroda Dairy on Saturday, the management said that it had received an in-principle approval from the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) to initiate procurement. Baroda Dairy, the largest cooperative of Vadodara district, is set to procure milk from five districts of Madhya Pradesh, which share…
Amul planning Rs 800-1,000 crore expansion of ice cream biz
Dairy major Amul is planning to invest up to Rs 800-1000 crore in its ice cream business to double its production capacity by the end of 2023, said GCMMF MD Jayen Mehta. Amul is owned by the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF). How many ice cream units does AMul plan to set up? Amul…
Iodoform mitigates Enteric methane emission of dairy cows
Enteric methane (CH4) emission is one of the major greenhouse gasses originating from cattle. Iodoform has in studies been found to be a potent mitigator of rumen CH4 formation in vitro. This study aimed to quantify potential of iodoform as an anti-methanogenic feed additive for dairy cows and investigate effects on feed intake, milk production, feed…
Pureture: Vegan Casein That’s Cheaper Than Dairy Proteins
New York-based biotech company Pureture has formulated vegan casein using yeast-based traditional fermentation. The company tells Green Queen that its tasteless and odourless plant-based milk protein – designed for alt-dairy products – can be supplied at a lower price than its conventional counterpart. Founded in October 2022, Pureture (formerly Armored Fresh Technologies) was rebranded in…
Indians eat low-nutrient food, gorge on dairy: Study
Indians consume more dairy than healthier fruits and vegetables, according to a recent study that expressed concern over the low nutrient intake and called for a public health campaign to correct the anomaly. The study claimed that rural and poor women were adversely affected by this gap. The study, “Dietary Patterns in North and South…