Cow methane emissions are reduced by 15% with balanced diet -NDDB report
Abinaya Tamilarasu said her four cows are part of the family. She has a degree in commerce from a local college, but prefers being home milking cows and tending to her family’s land. “Our family cannot let farming go, it’s a way of life for us,” said the 28-year-old, who lives on her family farm […]
We have to expect the unexpected: economist
New Zealand is not immune to geopolitical shocks and the dairy industry needs to establish how it will manage unpredictable disruptions in future, says economist Shamubeel Eaqub. Speaking at the DairyNZ People Expo in Invercargill, Eaqub said an example of an unpredictable shock was the sharp increase in shipping costs during the pandemic. “No one […]
Kedaara Capital picks up majority stake in ice cream maker Dairy Day
Kedaara Capital has picked up the majority stake in Dairy Classic Ice Creams Private Ltd, known for its brand Dairy Day, for an undisclosed amount. The investment will also provide full exit to Motilal Oswal Private Equity and other angel investors. Dairy Day, headquartered in Bengaluru, has a strong presence in states such as Karnataka, […]
Cash restrictions for LS poll hits century-old cattle market in Vellore
A century-old weekly cattle market in Vellore has been affected due to restrictions on carrying huge amount of cash during travel as part of the enforcement of moral code of conduct by the Election Commission of India (ECI) for Lok Sabha election on April 19. As per norms for the elections, cash up to ₹50,000 […]
GEA bolsters dairy industry with acquisition of agri-software company CattleEye
Food processing and packaging technology manufacturer, GEA, has acquired CattleEye, a Northern Ireland-based agricultural software company known for its artificial intelligence (AI) system. The acquisition underscores GEA’s dedication to advancing next-generation farming strategies, particularly in the dairy sector. While financial details remain undisclosed, the integration of CattleEye’s AI solution into GEA’s portfolio marks a milestone […]
Karnataka Milk Federation eyes cricket sponsorship at T20 World Cup, floats tender
The Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF), known for its Nandini brand of dairy products, is vying for sponsorship opportunities for one or possibly multiple teams at the upcoming T20 Cricket World Cup in June. As per reports, KMF has released a tender, seeking proposals from companies interested in showcasing the Nandini logo on the primary arm […]
Agri exports rebound on meat and F&V shipments
India’s exports of agricultural and processed food products, after slowing down in the first three quarters of the current fiscal due to restriction on rice exports, have recovered, aided by a sharp spike in shipments of meat and daily products, and fruits & vegetables. Exports of these items under the Agricultural and Processed Food Products […]
Introduction of milk with low fat content opposed
The Consumer Protection Council, Tamil Nadu, has opposed Aavin move to supply milk with reduced fat content in blue coloured sachets. In a representation to Minister for Milk and Dairy Development Mano Thangaraj, S. Pushpavanan, council secretary, said Aavin introduced 3.5% fat content milk by discontinuing 4.5% fat content milk in green packets. The move […]
Fodder in Pune can last for 2 months: Zilla Parishad officials
A section of officials from the Pune zilla parishad (ZP) said depleting water levels in dams and lack of fodder have created a tough situation for the farmers in the rural area. This prompted the authorities to prepare an action plan. As per their assessment, the current stock of fodder can last only for two months. “Thus, it would be difficult […]
Temperature increase will affect milk production in the Kerala State: expert
Increasing atmospheric temperatures is affecting production and productivity in dairying. Substantial reductions in milk production affect sustainability of the sector, which has more than 70 % women involvement. “On average, the temperature increase of one degree Celsius will reduce milk production by 5–10 %. It is estimated that milk production in the State has been […]