Murid Ali (50), a milch cattle rearer of Bharoli Kalan village in Pathankot district, has been purchasing paddy straw from various farmers to use it as cattle fodder. He needs paddy straw at least from 50 acres of land so that he can feed his cattle for nearly six months – from November to February
The foxtail amaranth (Amaranthus caudatus L.) is one of the most popular species of domesticated amaranths. It has been cultivated for a long time as a multipurpose pseudocereal of high nutritive value, as a vegetable, and as an ornamental plant (eFloras, 2021). The plant residue after grain harvest may be fed to livestock or used
Neogen Corporation (NASDAQ: NEOG) announced today that it has launched Igenity® Enhanced Dairy, a new and progressive genomic data management tool. Igenity Enhanced Dairy is a new digital service that empowers dairy producers to make better selection and mating decisions. By integrating in-herd phenotypic data, pedigree information, and existing predicted transmitting abilities (PTAs) from the Council on
There have been discussions over fodder crises since 1985-86 which used to occur every year due to drought, flood, snowfall, etc. and fodder shortage remained a burning issue in various university debates, administrative circles, political debates and even at the village level. The situation hardly changed despite the addition of thousands of tonnes of maize
New York-based biotech company Pureture has developed a groundbreaking vegan casein using traditional yeast-based fermentation. The plant-based milk protein, designed for use in alternative dairy products, boasts a neutral taste and odour while being more cost-effective than its conventional dairy counterpart. The company’s innovative process bypasses regulatory steps, enabling swift market entry. Pureture’s plant-based casein
Global milk powder prices have experienced a significant decline as a result of worries about decreased demand from China. During the most recent Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auction, both whole milk powder (WMP) and skim milk powder (SMP) prices experienced substantial drops. This downturn has been attributed to China’s economic slowdown and decreasing consumer spending
The state of Uttar Pradesh in India has decided to lease six dairy plants for 10 years. This strategic move aims to invigorate the dairy industry and enhance regional production capabilities. By leasing these plants, the state government seeks to attract private investments and expertise to optimise dairy operations, improve efficiency, and drive growth in
In a strategic move to strengthen trade ties and diversify partnerships, New Zealand is set to send one of its largest business delegations to India. This effort comes amid a slowing Chinese economy and significant interest in fostering trade relations with other global players. The upcoming delegation, which dwarfs the size of a previous visit
A recent study titled ‘Dietary Patterns in North and South India: A Comparison with EAT-Lancet Dietary Recommendations’ reveals that Indians’ diets are skewed towards dairy consumption while lacking nutrient-rich fruits and vegetables. Published in the Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, the study emphasizes the need for a public health campaign to rectify this imbalance.
The Finance Minister of India has emphasized the urgency of addressing rising inflation and stressed that raising interest rates is not the sole solution. As annual retail inflation hit a 15-month peak in July, propelled by soaring vegetable and cereal prices, the government faces mounting pressure to intervene. While efforts have been made to stabilize
