Milma aims 100 lakh litres of milk sales during Onam
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Aiming at record sales for Onam, Milma has started bringing in more milk from other states. A trade of 100 lakh litres is expected from ‘Uthradam’ to ‘Chathayam’. Last year, 94,59,576 litres of milk was sold on these four days. There was also an all-time record in curd sales. Milma collects only 14 lakh…
New feed tech supports dairy net zero goals, higher milk yields
A novel bio-catalyst feed technology shows breakthrough results to help dairy farmers and their industry meet new net zero targets while increasing milk yields. A recent dairy lactation study with the technology shows significant gains in feed efficiency linked with higher productivity – resulting in a strong return on investment. “These are very exciting results that…
Rabobank: China’s Dairy Import Gap to Widen as Demand Surges
China plays a critical role in global dairy markets as the world’s largest importer, and it is eagerly developing pathways to grow domestic production. According to a recent dairy report by Rabobank, the country’s self-sufficiency rate swings between 70% and 80% and will likely not increase substantially, as domestic dairy production will not satisfy rising…
New feed tech supports dairy net zero goals, higher milk yields
A novel bio-catalyst feed technology shows breakthrough results to help dairy farmers and their industry meet new net zero targets while increasing milk yields. A recent dairy lactation study with the technology shows significant gains in feed efficiency linked with higher productivity – resulting in a strong return on investment. “These are very exciting results that…
Eastern Regional review meeting on dairy held in Bhubaneswar
A regional review meeting on Animal Husbandry and Dairy Sector of five eastern states of Odisha, West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh was organised in Bhubaneswar on Thursday. The meeting was organised by the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India in collaboration with Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Department, Government of Odisha….
China’s Milk Industry Is Staring at New Cost Crisis
China’s raw milk producers are facing a new cost crisis as feed prices start to rise again, after the recent milk surplus began to abate thanks to cow herds shrinking and dairies stockpiling before the Mid-Autumn Festival at the end of next month. The price of soybean meal, which is used as animal feed, jumped…
Incubator, accelerator programs supporting dairy startups
Incubator and accelerator programs offer support and guidance to startups, giving emerging brands a leg up in a competitive dairy product market. Accelerators are aimed at existing companies that have an idea and perhaps a business model already in place but need help to move their business forward. Incubators provide mentoring and advice on everything…
Calculating the breakeven milk price-Teagasc Ireland
In any downturn on milk price, some farms may experience cash flow difficulties. In this article, Patrick Gowing explains why it is important for each farm to establish the impact of low milk prices on their farm. A simple tool that can be used is calculating the farms breakeven point. This will help identify at…
Calculating the breakeven milk price-Teagasc Ireland
In any downturn on milk price, some farms may experience cash flow difficulties. In this article, Patrick Gowing explains why it is important for each farm to establish the impact of low milk prices on their farm. A simple tool that can be used is calculating the farms breakeven point. This will help identify at…
After complaints, Amul curd recalls 131 kg of curd in Kutch
A total of 131 kg of curd selling under the brand Amul has been recalled from the open market in Gujarat after the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) received complaints from consumers in the Kutch district. JP Khorasiya, District Epidemiologist of Kutch, told reporters that around 600 people had taken ill over the past…