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Sustainability

Biodegradable ‘plastic-like’ material from dairy waste by University of Waterloo’s Startup.

September 7, 2023

MetaCycler BioInnovations, a groundbreaking startup incubated at Velocity, the University of Waterloo’s innovation hub, is revolutionising sustainability by crafting biodegradable materials from dairy industry waste. These innovative materials have a diverse range of applications, including the creation of eco-friendly plastic-like straws. Highlights of the Innovation : MetaCycler’s cutting-edge technology leverages genetically modified microorganisms to transform

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Global Dairy Trade Auction Shows Promising Growth in Milk Prices and Volumes

September 7, 2023

“In the most recent Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auction, international milk prices and volumes experienced a significant boost, offering promising prospects for the dairy industry. The GDT Price Index surged by 2.7%, reaching an average selling price of $2,888 per tonne. GDT Events reported this positive shift after a recent 7.4% decline in the GDT

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Dairy Industry Rankings Reshuffled: Amul’s Remarkable Climb and Shifting Trends in 2023

September 7, 2023

In the 2023 Rabobank rankings of the dairy industry, significant changes have occurred, driven by foreign exchange market fluctuations. Overall turnover for the top 20 dairy companies increased impressively in both US dollar and euro terms, although there was a notable slowdown in deal activity compared to the previous year. Amul’s consistent growth has led to

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Banas Dairy Signs Rs 230-Crore Deal with Suzuki Subsidiary and NDDB to Establish Biogas Plants

September 7, 2023

One of India’s largest dairy producers, Banas Dairy has joined forces with Suzuki R&D Centre India Private Limited and the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) to establish biogas production plants in Gujarat. This Rs 230-crore initiative aims to manage animal waste efficiently, reduce pollution, and generate green energy. The project will also provide farmers with

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Chinese Fodder Can Help African Dairy Farmers in Improved Production

August 28, 2023

Chinese Fodder Can Help African Dairy Farmers in Improved Production Jack Liu, a Chinese investor in Kenya, is on a mission to end the fodder shortage in the country and increase milk yields for dairy farmers. To achieve this, he is planting and promoting Juncao grass, commonly called Chinese magic grass. The Juncao grass technology

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Cattle Feed: Key to Unlocking the Full Potential of Milk Industry

August 28, 2023

At Metro Milk Products Ltd., we recognize that the transformative potential of cattle feed goes beyond theoretical notions. To bring this belief to fruition, we embarked on an ambitious journey alongside our dedicated veterinary team. With unwavering commitment and curiosity, we delved into an extensive research and development phase spanning six months. Our primary objective was

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Pioneering the Journey from Cooking Oil to Cattle Feed

August 28, 2023

The Kute Group being a diverse business conglomerate has interests across Edible Oil, Automobile Engineering, IT, Ginning & Pressing, Oil Cake, Dairy, Coconut Oil, Logistics and Clothing & Dressing. Working with the Group, gives an employee the rare opportunity and choice, to work in diverse businesses under a common umbrella. Inter-business movement is an option laid

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One farmer’s crop residue is another farmer’s cattle feed

August 28, 2023

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

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Amaranthus – An ingredient for dairy cows nutrition

August 28, 2023

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

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Neogen® Launches Igenity® Enhanced Dairy

August 28, 2023

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