BL Agri and Commodity Summit 2024: Amul not for import of dairy products at concessional duty under FTAs
The Indian dairy industry will oppose permitting imports of dairy products at concessional duty under free trade agreements (FTAs) to ensure the welfare of 10 crore farmers whose livelihood depend on the milk sector, said Jayen Mehta, Managing Director, Amul (Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation). Responding to a question from businessline Editor Raghuvir Srinivasan in the “Fireside […]
EU milk makers eye Thailand exit over Oceania rivals’
European milk producers have called on the Thai government to cut tariffs on dairy imports or face job losses and an exodus of operations Some have already called it quits and shut down long-established factories, while others are considering a move elsewhere in Asean European milk producers based in Thailand have called on Bangkok to cut its […]
Dairy imports to India from New Zealand is a big ask- Earl Rattray
A new report from the India-New Zealand Business Council takes a fresh look at the state of the relationship between the two countries. The Asia Media Centre spoke to INZBC Chair Earl Rattray about the report, and where to next in the long-running relationship. The India New Zealand Business Council (INZBC) plays a critical role in […]
India must open up for imports to capture foreign dairy market
Niti Aayog member Ramesh Chand has proposed that India enhance its dairy exports as production in the country surpasses demand. This requires enhancing India’s competitiveness, while also opening up to dairy imports through free trade agreements with other countries, he said. “India’s dairy industry has been opposing any free trade agreement that involves liberalisation of […]
CUVET’s “Saraburi Premium Thai Milk” Business Model
The program hopes to increase Thai farmers’ competitive edge in order to address the looming threat of the Free Trade agreement (FTA) that will go into full effect in 2025 and reduce the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Farmers have the opportunity to generate more income by producing high-quality raw milk and enhancing their […]
India-UAE CEPA: Sensitive dairy goods kept out of FTA
India has kept sensitive dairy products out of the purview of its free trade agreement (FTA) with the UAE and pledged phased reduction of tariffs on certain key farm and food items, mainly meat, to safeguard the interests of domestic players. The details of the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) show New Delhi, which […]
India-Aus CECA and the dairy saga: The dairy farmers needs protection
The India visit of the Australian trade minister in February 2022 has expedited the early harvest trade deal between both countries. An interim agreement which is expected in about a month’s time would be a major leap towards the signing of a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) between India and Australia later this year. In […]
India-Aus CECA and the dairy saga: The dairy farmers needs protection
The India visit of the Australian trade minister in February 2022 has expedited the early harvest trade deal between both countries. An interim agreement which is expected in about a month’s time would be a major leap towards the signing of a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) between India and Australia later this year. In […]
Centre may avoid sensitive sector like Dairy in FTA with UK and Australia
The government is stepping up its efforts to speed up free trade agreements (FTAs) with ministerial level consultations with Australia and the UK lined up this month. Also read : Inclusion of cheese in India-EU FTA is not healthy for Indian dairy farmers Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal will be in the UK for talks […]
Centre may avoid sensitive sector like Dairy in FTA with UK and Australia
The government is stepping up its efforts to speed up free trade agreements (FTAs) with ministerial level consultations with Australia and the UK lined up this month. Also read : Inclusion of cheese in India-EU FTA is not healthy for Indian dairy farmers Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal will be in the UK for talks […]