Baghel govt. digs its toes in politics of cow urine
In what appears to be the adoption of cow politics by a Congress government, the Bhupesh Baghel-led administration in Chhattisgarh has approved the procurement of cow urine and extended its Godhan Nyay Yojana. “We will launch the pilot of the scheme under the Godhan Nyay Yojana, a part of Narva Garva Ghurva Bari initiative, under…
Manure-Eating Worms Could Be the Dairy Industry’s Climate Solution
With 6,000 dairy cows, 5,000 beef cattle and thousands of tons of apples, potatoes and cherries produced annually, Royal Dairy in Royal City, Washington, uses hundreds of millions of gallons of water per year. All that water, once used, carries animal waste, pathogens and environmentally harmful chemicals, like nitrate, that can contaminate groundwater and contribute…
GST rate on pre-packaged, pre-labelled dairy & agri products notified
Loose sale continue to be exempted; room rent of ₹5,000 plus in hospital to attract GST Get ready to pay more not just for pre-packaged and labelled curd, lassi, flour, rice etc but also for cutleries. The Finance Ministry has notified GST rates for various goods sold as pre-packaged and pre-labelled beside others. Tax officials have…
GST rate on pre-packaged, pre-labelled dairy & agri products notified
Loose sale continue to be exempted; room rent of ₹5,000 plus in hospital to attract GST Get ready to pay more not just for pre-packaged and labelled curd, lassi, flour, rice etc but also for cutleries. The Finance Ministry has notified GST rates for various goods sold as pre-packaged and pre-labelled beside others. Tax officials have…
Dairy summary of the FAO & OECD Agricultural Outlook 2022-2031
Supply World milk production[1] is projected to grow at 1.8% p.a. over the next decade to 1,060 Mt by 2031, faster than most other main agricultural commodities. Over half of the increase in total milk production is anticipated to come from India and Pakistan, which will jointly account for over 30% of world production in 2031….
Dairy price hikes create market gap for alt-protein : Eat & Beyond CEO
Steep dairy prices are disrupting operations in the sector but creating vibrant new opportunities for the plant-based segment. The demand for plant proteins from oats, soy and almonds and niche ingredients are set to gain traction. FoodIngredientsFirst speaks to Michael Aucoin, CEO of plant-based producer Eat & Beyond, about the changes enacted in these markets. “The steep increase…
Licensing rules for dairy and poultry farms to be liberalised in Kerala
Dairy park to come up at Kolahalamedu in Idukki The State government is planning to liberalise the licensing rules for dairy and poultry farms to enhance the domestic production of milk, meat and eggs. Minister for Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development J. Chinchurani told the Assembly on Tuesday that the proposed reforms were expected to…
Dairy Product Price Inflation Still Lagging Overall Food Inflation
All parts of the U.S. economy and at least 44 other nations throughout the world are experiencing high rates of inflation due to several global factors including the COVID-19 pandemic, ongoing supply chain woes, rising wages amid labor shortages, and Russia’s war with Ukraine, which has thrown global energy, food and fertilizer markets into disorder….
₹1,650-cr ‘price difference’ for Banas Dairy’s producers
It is no less than a celebration for Harjibhai Chaudhary, a milk producer at Thavar village in Banaskantha district of North Gujarat, as he will be getting around ₹2.5 lakh in the price difference announced by the district dairy union, Banas Dairy, for its 5 lakh milk producer members on Monday. At the 54th Annual…
Dairy Farmers to Stage Dharna in front of Parliament on 27 Jul on GST
The Dairy Farmers Federation of India (DFFI), which is part of the All India Kisan Sabha, has called upon dairy farmers across the country to join a dharna and a demonstration in front of the Parliament on July 27. The organisation has asked dairy cooperatives and traders to participate in the campaign against GST imposition on dairy…