J&K Govt catalyses dairy revolution by empowering entrepreneurs
In a visionary move, the Jammu and Kashmir Government has introduced compelling schemes to uplift the dairy sector, directly impacting the socio-economic fabric of the region. Meet Manzoor Ahmed, who transitioned from a small dry fruits shop owner to a successful dairy entrepreneur in Bankoot, Ramban district. Through the Integrated Dairy Development Scheme (IDDS), he […]
Methane breeding tool’s developers look to long-term adoption
Uptake by Canadian dairy producers of a new breeding tool aimed at decreasing their herd’s methane emissions hasn’t been overwhelming, representatives of Semex Alliance admitted recently. Uptake has been slow among producers, but the discussion on methane efficiency has begun However, given the potential long-term interest, neither Semex nor the organization with which it partnered on developing […]
The Rising Challenge of Dairy Greenhouse Gas Emissions
he abundance of milk, cheese, and egg on our kitchen tables are inseparable from the rise of large feed-grain-dependent dairies. In today’s global dairy industry, giant dairy farms are displacing smaller farms and increasing methane emissions. China’s rapid dairy expansion, alongside major players like the EU, US, and New Zealand, also raises environmental concerns. What can government regulators and stakeholders do […]
The Basics of Carbon Credits
As the dairy industry has been making large strides to become carbon neutral by 2050, dairy farms are adopting new practices to lower carbon emissions on farms. Many discussions about becoming carbon neutral have been lately geared toward carbon credits and markets. Some calling it a potential gold rush for agriculture. However, the carbon market […]
Amul’s price revision is a battle against soaring costs
Gujarat’s Amul has courted controversy as a ‘challenger’ to Karnataka’s homegrown Nandini, but the dairy giant is struggling due to rising costs, farms shutting down. Shibam Dairy in Gopalpura village in Gujarat’s Anand district. It is owned by a businessman who invested Rs 11 cr five years ago, but is still waiting to see profits […]
Local manure regulations can help reduce water pollution
Animal agriculture is a major source of water pollution in the United States, as manure runoff carries excess nutrients into rivers and lakes. Because of their non-point source nature, most farms are not regulated under the federal Clean Water Act. This leaves pollution control up to the states, resulting in a patchwork of different approaches […]
How drones can help dairy farms manage methane emissions
Accurate atmospheric measurements directly over their farm can help farmers fight climate change Dairy farms produce large amounts of two things: milk and poop. Milk finds its way into delicacies like hot cocoa and grilled cheese sandwiches but the poop just piles up. Dairy farmers bulldoze the mess into artificial ponds called manure lagoons, where […]
Proposal for 21-acre dairy complex approved at Ambala Haryana
The Haryana government has approved the Ambala Sadar municipal council’s proposal to develop a dairy complex spread across 21 acres at Brahmin Majra village. The complex will have a capacity to house approximately 5,000 cattle, that will be shifted from at least 300 dairies under the council limits, officials said. Sandeep Solanki, executive officer of […]
NGT brings Guashalas and dairy farms under Pollution control Board mandate
The modalities for bringing Dairy farms and Gaushalas under the purview of Pollution Control Board, as per the order of National Green Tribunal (NGT), were today discussed here at a meeting chaired J&K’s PCB chairman, Suresh Chugh. The National Green Tribunal (NGT), in its order dated May 20, 2020, has directed Pollution Control Boards of […]