Prakasam ranks first in A.P. livestock sector, 5th in milk production
Prakasam district has ranked first in the livestock sector and fifth in milk production in Andhra Pradesh according to a Vision Document prepared by the district administration as part of the Swarna Andhra@2047 programme, Collector A. Thameem Ansaria said during World Veterinary Day celebrations at NTR Kalakshetram in Ongole on Saturday. She said, “Prakasam is […]
10 cattle dead, farmers fear spread of lumpy virus
The cattle caretakers and dairy farmers of the western Prakasam district are fearing the spread of the dreadful Lumpy skin disease, as more than 10 cows and oxen died in the region with symptoms similar to that of lumpy skin disease. However, officials of the animal husbandry department appealed to the public not to worry […]
Vijaya dairy increases Farmers milk prices in Andhra Pradesh
Milk consumers in the district can heave a sigh of relief with Vijaya Dairy is enhancing milk purchasing price from Friday. Milk of 10 per cent fat is going to be paid at Rs 63.40 per litre against the present price of Rs 56.40. Milk with 6 per cent fat would hereafter be paid additionally […]
Amul will begin milk procurement in Andhra Pradesh from Nov 20
Milk procurement under an agreement between the Andhra Pradesh government and Amul will take off from November 20 in three districts — Prakasam, Chittoor and Kadapa. Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development Minister Seediri Appalaraju said Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy will distribute cheques to the dairy farmers on November 25. “The state government signed a memorandum […]