Milky way’ project: Korean cows propel Nepal’s milk production sixfold
In the hillside town of Kamalamai in Nepal’s Sindhuli District, the arrival of two Korean heifers turned dairy into a chance at a better life for Nisha Karki. As one of 51 households gifted with cows in the Korea-Nepal Model Dairy Village, she raised two Korean cows, named Sanee and Hwanggol, which produce five to […]
Illegal imports from India prevent fair milk price in Nepal
Dairy farmers have complained that they are not receiving the price set by the government for their milk, as locally produced milk is unable to get a fair market price due to dairy products imported from the Indian border region. Dairy farmers have complained that they are not receiving the price set by the […]
Dairy flush puts everyone in trouble in Nepal
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Sunday said that he has directed private dairies to settle the outstanding dues to farmers, an issue that has remained unresolved for the past two years. However, private dairies argue they are facing a dairy recession, a situation never seen before, and cannot pay farmers even after the prime […]
Nepal in a fix as India wants dairy ban lifted
Two weeks ago, India raised concerns over the ban on its milk exports to Nepal. In response, Nepal agreed to explore the possibility of importing specific items like whey and cheese, which are not adequately produced in the country. The concerns were raised during a meeting of the Nepal-India Inter-Governmental Committee (IGC) on Trade, Transit, […]
Nepal Considers India’s Request for Importing Dairy Products
India has raised concerns about the challenges its milk exporters face in Nepal. In response, Nepal has agreed to consider easing imports of certain dairy products like whey and cheese. This development emerged during the India-Nepal Inter-Governmental Committee meeting on Trade, Transit, and Cooperation to Combat Unauthorised Trade, held in Kathmandu from January 10-11. The […]
Tapping milk markets in Nepal
Nepal’s dairy sector has for long been under financial strain. The cost of milk and milk products has spiked so much that many households have cut down on (or entirely stopped) their consumption. The price of processed milk, which was Rs76 a litre in January 2022, has climbed up to Rs120 a litre. Dairy products […]
Nepal’s Dairy Industry Struggles as Unpaid Dues Rise
Around 1,100 dairy farmers in Dhankuta and Tehrathum in the eastern hill districts have not been paid by the state-run Dairy Development Corporation (DDC) for the past ten months, leaving them in deep trouble. These farmers rely on their dairy income to cover household and other necessities. The DDC owes more than Rs140 million to […]
Is Nepal’s dairy sector headed for recession?
In April last year, the Nepali dairy industry surprisingly requested the government to lift the restriction on the import of skimmed milk powder or full cream milk powder to avert possible shortages of milk in the domestic market. Dairies cited reasons such as the Covid pandemic and the prevalence of lumpy skin disease in cattle […]
Time to privatize Dairy Development Corporation(DDC) in nepal
In an agricultural country like Nepal, where 66% of the population are farmers, and livestock covers 32% of agricultural GDP, one would expect the dairy industry to flourish as a testament to their toil. Yet, reality paints a different picture, revealing a disheartening tale of missed opportunities and untapped potential. The Milk Industry in Nepal […]
Milk import ban may be lifted in Nepal to prevent shortages
The government plans to lift import restrictions on fluid milk briefly to avert possible shortages during the lean season, officials said. The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development said it was discussing opening imports for two months. The period April-November is the lean season for milk production and December-March is the flush season. “The paperwork […]