Sahkar se Samriddhi- Amit Shah
To achieve the prosperity in the country through the mantra of “Sahakar Se Samriddhi” given by the Prime Minister, a pilot project to promote ‘Cooperation among Cooperatives’ was launched by Union Minister of Home and Cooperation on 21st May,2023 in Banaskantha and Panchmahal District Central Cooperative Banks (DCCBs) of Gujarat to promote all financial transactions…
Choosing the right cows for breeding-Teagasc
Much time and effort is put into choosing the AI bull each year and rightly so; however, are you putting as much effort into choosing the right cows to breed from? Ultimately, the bull is only half the story, and choosing the right cows is also vital. With a slowdown in herd expansion, and increased…
Modest global dairy growth amid trade shifts
The global dairy market is poised for modest supply growth in 2025, driven by steady production expansion and export demand, according to a new report by food and agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank. However, with the slow growth rate not expected to translate into surging stocks or general oversupply, global dairy prices look set to remain…
Has butterfat production begun to outpace consumer demand?
This January, U.S. butterfat levels pushed to a record 4.46%. That’s up from 4.35% just 12 months ago and a remarkable jump from 4.03% in the January 2020 milk supply, according to data published by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service. The increasing production has some people asking, “Are we beginning to produce too much butterfat?” “That’s…
Cow milk and Buffalo milk price increased by Rs 6 per lit in Himachal
In the state budget for 2025, Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Sukhu outlined a number of important initiatives aimed at strengthening the state’s agricultural sector, promoting tourism, and managing its financial challenges. One of the major announcements in the budget was a price increase for cow and buffalo milk, aimed at benefiting dairy farmers in the state.The price of cow…
KMF brand Nandini milk launched in Hathras, UP
The Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF), the second-largest dairy cooperative in India, is broadening its footprint with launch of Nandini milk, curd and buttermilk in Hathras district of Uttar Pradesh from Monday. The move is part of KMF’s ongoing strategy to expand its market presence beyond its home state of Karnataka. KMF procures milk from over 2.6 million dairy…
Alert against Unauthorized Use of the Vijaya Telangana Brand
Telangana Dairy Development Cooperative Federation Ltd. (TGDDCF) Alerts Vendors, Distributors, and Consumers against Unauthorized Use of the “Vijaya Telangana”Brand. Telangana Dairy Development Cooperative Federation Ltd. (TGDDCF) is a cooperative society registered under the Telangana Cooperative Societies Act, 1964, and is actively engaged in the procurement, marketing, and sale of milk and milk products across Telangana and…
The India opportunity, and the long path to realise it
Scott St John is the chair of ANZ Bank New Zealand and a director of ANZ Group, which has had a presence in India since 1984. He will be part of the Prime Minister’s trade mission to India. OPINION: First time visitors describe how all your senses are assaulted when you arrive in India. I’ve been…
Indonesia plans to import 200,000 dairy cows this year
A total of 1,250 dairy cattle imported from Australia have arrived in Indonesia, as part of the Government’s broader efforts to attract investment in expanding the national dairy herd and increasing domestic milk production. The Frisian Holstein (FH) dairy cattle with a gestation age of 3-5 months arrived at Tanjungwangi Port, Banyuwangi, said director general…
How GRB churned itself into a ghee giant
After milk, ghee is the second most consumed dairy product in India and a crowded category. But it’s a category where regional players have held their own against national heavyweights like Amul, Aashirvaad (ITC), Britannia, and Gowardhan, and churned up growth. Take Bengaluru-based GRB Dairy Foods Private Ltd, which from humble beginnings has scaled up…