Building a Culture of Consistency in Dairy
Consistency in dairy products is not just a technical challenge—it is a strategic necessity. Consumers expect the same taste, texture, and quality every time they buy milk, butter, cheese, or yogurt. However, delivering uniformity in dairy products is far more complex than in many other industries. It requires managing multiple variables, from breed and feeding […]
Rajasthan Farmer Builds Rs 17 Crore Organic farm and Dairy
Lekh Ram Yadav turned his 550-acre organic farm and dairy business into a Rs 17 crore venture by using sustainable practices, organic farming, and indigenous cows, emphasizing profitability through dedication and knowledge. Ram began his dairy business with 120 indigenous ‘Sahiwal’ cows Five years ago. (Pic Credit: Lekh Ram Yadav) Lekh Ram Yadav is a […]
Purabi Dairy sells over 2 lakh litres of dairy during Bihu
The dairy cooperative on Friday said that it achieved 35% higher sales volume as compared to last year’s Magh Bihu. The curd sales grew by a whopping 70% this year. In the same period, cream sales also increased by 40% as compared to last year. “We are happy to note that the people of the […]
Students Protest Removal of AH and Dairy from Agriculture Syllabus
Core subjects like Animal Husbandry and Dairy Science have been withdrawn from the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture degree course. Students who have completed their courses in Animal Husbandry and Dairy Science from all four agricultural universities across the state staged a protest against this decision at the Maharashtra Agricultural Research and Education Council (MAREC) […]
Yili pours innovation into bottled tea
In July 2023, Yili Group’s brand Inikin launched a bottled tea product featuring an innovative twist-cap design. This unique cap keeps the tea leaves separate from the water, ensuring maximum freshness and making freshly brewed, sugar-free tea a reality. According to Yili’s financial reports, the company achieved revenue of RMB 88.733 billion (USD 12.4 billion) […]
Philippine dairy imports surged by 24.7%
Philippine dairy imports surged by 24.7% in the first nine months of 2024 to 2.71 million metric tons, according to the National Dairy Authority Imports accounted for 99.1% of the country’s total milk supply, the agency said Dairy imports’ value grew by 3.5% to P61.09 billion while the value of local milk production increased by […]
I’m Lactose-Intolerant. Can I Eat Dairy Anyway?
Q: I recently learned that I’m lactose-intolerant. Do I really need to avoid all dairy, or are some products safe to eat? Some 30 to 50 million people in the United States have lactose intolerance. This means their bodies can’t adequately break down lactose, the sugar present in milk. The result can be uncomfortable gas, […]
Dairy Adopts Circular Economy to Uplift Farmers
The government on Thursday said dairy federations should work on circular economy besides focusing on enhancing milk procurement and increasing the price paid to farmers. In a review meeting with industry stakeholders on Wednesday, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Secretary Alka Upadhyaya said circular economy will help reduce carbon footprint of the dairy sector and help […]
Management diets, breeding and manure to cut dairy emissions
Balanced diet, effective breed and manure management and precision dairy farming technologies could improve dairy productivity in India and reduce planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from the sector, according to a new report. The report, titled “India’s Dairy Future: Aligning Livelihoods, Growth, and Climate Solutions”, says the doubling of the female bovine population in India — […]
Cows, Climate Resilience, and the Human Dilemma
Over the last three days, I have had the privilege of participating in thought-provoking workshops on rural development and climate-resilient dairying. Amidst all the innovative discussions, one stark truth emerged: the problem does not lie in designing policies or ensuring that benefits trickle down to the people. The real challenge is in defining the true […]