Milk output drops 15-20 pc in Punjab as lumpy skin disease affects cattle
According to data provided by the state’s animal husbandry department, total 1.26 lakh cattle have been affected by lumpy skin disease while more than 10,000 animals have died so far because of the infectious disease. Because of mortality among cattle and animals being affected by LSD, average milk production of cows is expected to remain […]
Milk collection drops in Gujarat as cattle disease spreads to more areas
With the dreaded viral infection Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) claiming over 1,500 cattle lives in Gujarat in the past 3-4 months, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Tuesday visited Kutch, the worst-hit district, to assess the treatment and vaccination efforts by the administration. Of the 54,000 reported cases in the State, Kutch district accounts for around […]
Incredible feat! India ranks 1st in global milk production
Indian has achieved incredible feat in milk production. India has ranked first in Global milk production, said the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, citing data from the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying and Department of Fisheries, on Saturday. According to the same data, India contributes 23 per cent of global milk production Milk production […]
Dairy summary of the FAO & OECD Agricultural Outlook 2022-2031
Supply World milk production[1] is projected to grow at 1.8% p.a. over the next decade to 1,060 Mt by 2031, faster than most other main agricultural commodities. Over half of the increase in total milk production is anticipated to come from India and Pakistan, which will jointly account for over 30% of world production in 2031. […]
Dairy farmers to be grouped to promote production, marketing
Steps to help farmers overcome crises in agri economy Dairy farmers in Kerala will soon be organised into joint liability groups to promote production and marketing of milk and milk products and to take up commercial production of fodder, under an integrated programme. Minister for dairy development J. Chinchurani will inaugurate the initiative to set […]
Cows moo past buffaloes as India’s milk supply champions
For the first time in many years, India’s cows — infamous for their low productivity — have left buffaloes behind, while also pushing India’s total milk production to record levels. According to the latest statistics provided by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), in the year 2020-21, India recorded an all-time high milk […]
Cows moo past buffaloes as India’s milk supply champions
For the first time in many years, India’s cows — infamous for their low productivity — have left buffaloes behind, while also pushing India’s total milk production to record levels. According to the latest statistics provided by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), in the year 2020-21, India recorded an all-time high milk […]
Dairying is a stable source of income for farmers: Economic Survey 21-22
The agriculture sector has experienced buoyant growth in the past two years. The sector, which is the largest employer of workforce, accounted for a sizeable 18.8 per cent (2021-22) in Gross Value Added (GVA) of the country registering a growth of 3.6 per cent in 2020-21 and 3.9 per cent in 2021-22. Growth in allied […]
Milk production in the country is Rs 8 lakh crore : Parshottam Rupala
The annual growth rate in the livestock sector in the country is more than eight percent in the last five years. This rate is even higher than the manufacturing sector. Milk production in the country is Rs 8 lakh crore, which is more than the total production of wheat, pulses and oilseeds. This information was […]
Karimnagar dairy aims at increasing milk production: Chairman
Karimnagar Dairy Chairman Ch Rajeshwara Rao has said that Artificial Insemination technicians and first-aid workers play a key role in increasing milk production to meet the growing demand for milk and milk products in Telangana State. Rajeshwar Rao was participating in the valedictory function of a month long theory classes conducted for AI technicians also […]