Boosting Dairy Industry in J&K: Holistic Program to focus on AI
Jammu and Kashmir is home to a thriving bovine industry, with about 31.45 lakh bovines the region accounts for 1.04% of India’s total bovine population. Out of the total bovine population, 10.90 lakh cattle and buffaloes are considered breedable and have the potential to contribute towards region’s milk economy. As per ISS-2020-21, the annual milk […]
White Revolution of India—Myths and Reality
India is widely mentioned as the top milk producer in world and this achievement is frequently stated to have been achieved on the basis of its ‘white revolution’ which in turn is claimed to have been achieved on the basis of improved livelihoods of small dairy farmers. How real are these claims? This is not […]
White Revolution of India—Myths and Reality
India is widely mentioned as the top milk producer in world and this achievement is frequently stated to have been achieved on the basis of its ‘white revolution’ which in turn is claimed to have been achieved on the basis of improved livelihoods of small dairy farmers. How real are these claims? This is not […]
Dairy farmers becoming self-reliant through ODOP in J&K UT
One District, One Product (ODOP), launched by Union Ministry of Food Processing Industries to help districts reach their full potential, foster economic and socio-cultural growth, and create employment opportunities, especially in rural areas. The scheme aims to identify, promote and brand a product from one district. The ODOP scheme aims to turn every district in […]
Kerala pushes maize farming -boost dairy productivity control fodder prices
The State is conducting an intensive drive to promote maize cultivation as it’s most ideal to boost dairy production and control fodder prices, says Minister for Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development J. Chinchurani Maize may not be a common crop in Kerala, but the Animal Husbandry department is looking at extending its cultivation to more […]
Arunachal Government Strives To Build robust Infra For Dairy Development
The Arunachal Pradesh Government strives to empower farmers by building robust infrastructure for animal husbandry & dairy development. As a result of its unwavering efforts, residents of Pasighat, Roing, Namsai and Tezu now have access to four veterinary facilities. Under the ‘National Livestock Mission, an eco-friendly sustainable pig farm has also been set up at […]
Staff crunch hits veterinary hospitals in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh
The state government, which has entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Amul Dairy for ushering in a white revolution by giving a big boost to dairy development in the state, is lethargic towards cattle, cow and buffaloes health. There is a general criticism that veterinary doctors are inadequate when compared to the rising veterinary population. Besides […]
NDDB and Assam Government join hands to boost milk production
The Assam government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) to form a joint venture business to carry out a Rs 2,000 crore project. The initiative seeks to process 10 lakh gallons of milk per day, which will assist the state’s 1.75 lakh dairy farmers. Assam Chief Minister […]
50,000 cattle to be given1.25 lakh doses sex-sorted semen in Assam
Days after bringing a bill to protect cows; the Assam government now decided to buy sperm from outside the state for artificial insemination of the animal. The government believes the step will help increase the numbers of better breeds of cows and control the male population. “The state proposes to introduce the use of sex-sorted […]
‘Umeed’ scheme create first women dairy farmer producer Co at Pulwama
Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM), ‘UMEED’, through its Self-Help-Group (SHG) platform has initiated a first of its kind all-women Dairy Farmers Producer Organization (FPO) at Mitrigam in Pulwama district. The very thankful Shahzada, an FPO member from the Self Help Group Chandani, said. “I, along with 10 others, have been working very hard. […]