New regulations to promote transparency for dairy sector
The government has today (11 July) outlined more detail on regulations set to come into force later this year which will ensure supply contracts in the dairy sector are fair and transparent, with farmers being paid a fair price for their produce. Delivering on a key commitment set out at the Prime Minister’s Farm to […]
Hanging Sword Of Climate Change On Economy
EL-NINO is expected to come this year from MAY to JULY. EL NINO is a geographical phenomenon which may affect Indian Economy as well. Due to EL NINO, the water of West Coast near Southern American Continent is getting warmer than normal, causing more rainfall in Latin America. Opposite to that, Countries like India, Australia, […]
India To Protect Interests Of Dairy Sector In EU-FTA: Piyush Goyal
India will completely protect the interests of farmers and dairy sector in the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal has said. He was here on an official visit to hold discussions with leaders and the private sector on ways to further enhance trade and investment ties […]
JICA to fund in green hydrogen, dairy sectors in Himachal
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, after holding a meeting with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) at New Delhi on Thursday, said the agency will fund in green hydrogen, tunneling, dairy and sewerage sectors. A detailed meeting in this regard will be held at Shimla soon as the chief minister has asked JICA […]
Fintech for Women’s Financial Inclusion – Indian Dairy Sector
Dairy production in India is anchored in 80 million rural smallholder households with marginal livestock holdings. Household-based production reflects the traditional gendered division of labour within households. Male members control market transactions and cash flows, while women carry out the bulk of day-to-day production activities. While time and labour-intensive, women’s work in dairy farming is […]
How to revive low-volume growth in India’s consumption economy
The year 2023 brings an ocean of challenges and opportunities for India. Budget 2023 is even more crucial as it coincides with India’s G20 supremacy. India has done a commendable job as compared to other member countries with the highest GDP growth and the lowest inflation. However, the fear of an impending recession is still […]
Growth opportunities in the dairy sector
Consumers may be tightening their belts, but there are still plenty of opportunities for dairy suppliers to increase sales. The cost-of-living crisis in the UK is having a significant impact on how consumers are choosing to spend their money. During 20‑31 July 2022, 89 percent of British adults said expenses had increased, with 94 percent […]
Dairy sector urges investment in R&D
Pakistan’s processed dairy sector is facing challenges in improving supply chain at a time when the livestock and agriculture sector of the country is in deep waters. According to stake holders, the country was already ranked as ‘low-productive’ when it comes to measuring per-animal yield. In milk production, however, despite being the third-largest producer of […]
A solution to fodder shortage in dairy sector
High on nutrition and resistant to drought, bajra-napier hybrid grass is ideal for livestock. It can help farmers in semi-arid areas India’s post-Independence achievement in transforming itself from a milk deficit country to the world’s largest milk producer has been exemplary . That said, India has the world’s largest dairy herd but milk yield of […]
India’s dairy sector is a sensitive area in trade deals with the UK
Last week, India and the United Kingdom officially launched negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA), with the aim of concluding it by the end of the year or early 2023. This is to ensure bilateral trade is doubled by 2030. “We aim to double trade between our countries by the end of this decade, supporting […]