Gujarat ranks fourth in Milk production in India
Ahead of the National Milk Day, being celebrated on Tuesday, the state govt said that over the past 22 years, Gujarat’s milk production increased by 11.96 million metric tonnes. The state govt said in a statement on Monday that with an annual milk production of 17.28 million metric tonnes, Gujarat ranks fourth in the country. The […]
MP aims for 20 % share in country’s milk production: CM
Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has said that 9 percent of the total milk production of the country is produced in Madhya Pradesh. Coordinated efforts will be made to take it to 20 percent. CM Dr. Yadav was discussing with senior officials in a high-level meeting regarding increasing milk collection in the organised sector and […]
Govt to record milk production of HF cows in 3 districts
Punjab Government is all set to initiate a project to identify and establish the milk production potential of the Holstein Friesian (HF) cows for boosting the profitability of the dairy farming sector in the state. Sharing details about the project worth ₹5.31 crore, Punjab animal husbandry, dairy development and fisheries minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian said that […]
Rabobank Q3 2024 -Shifting Market Narratives
Summary: Rabobank’s Global Dairy Quarterly Q3 report reveals shifting market narratives, shaped by unpredictable weather, geopolitical tensions, and variable milk production. While supply from main producers is set to rise slightly due to better milk prices and cheaper feed, concerns like La Nina, China’s production challenges, and the spread of Bluetongue in Europe pose significant obstacles. The confluence of […]
Dairy dilemma: Surplus milk, scarce profits
Nine years have passed since Rakesh T N (28) chose dairy farming over factory work. The ITI-trained technician from Thovinakere, Tumakuru district, became conversant with dairy farming in 2015 when he worked as a caretaker at a cow shelter set up by the government as a drought relief measure. Rakesh believed that his income from […]
Odisha govt to launch scheme to boost milk production
The Odisha government on Saturday decided to launch a Rs 1,400 crore ‘Mukhyamantri Kamadhenu Yojana’ to enhance milk production in the state. The decision was taken at the Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. The aim is to boost the dairy sector and increase the income of dairy farmers in the state, […]
U.S. milk production was less than year-ago levels
U.S. milk production was less than year-ago levels during each of the 12 months from July 2023 through June 2024, with an average decrease during those months of 0.8 percent from production during the prior 12 months. Total milk-solids production increased by 0.4 percent and milkfat production increased by 1.7 percent during the period. Fluid […]
Livestock census launched in Chittoor District in AP
District Collector Sumit Kumar announced plans on Saturday to boost milk production in Chittoor. During a meeting with representatives from 21 private dairies, the Collector discussed strategies to increase milk prices and production to support dairy farmers in the district. He emphasized the price differences offered by the dairies and highlighted the district’s dependence on […]
Milk production increased despite decreased dairy herds in USA?
Over the last two decades, the number of dairy herds in the U.S. has fallen significantly, but milk production has increased. It is a move analysts say has several explanations. https://www.rfdtv.com/how-has-milk-production-increased-while-the-number-of-dairy-herds-has-decreased USDA’s Research Arm found in 2003, there were around 70,000 dairy herds in the United States. In 2023, there were a little more than […]
Longer calving interval resulted in heifers with greater body weight and lower milk
In a pioneering research study, scientists have established relationship between calving interval and its impact on the offspring’s health, milk production in their first 100 days of first lactation and other important factors. Extending the time before inseminating dairy cows voluntarily could reduce how often they give birth, aiming to choose better times for insemination […]