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Karnataka’s Nandini milk to sponsor Ireland, Scotland at T20 World Cup 2024.

BENGALURU: The Karnataka Milk Federation, the state-owned dairy cooperative federation with brand name ‘Nandini’, will sponsor Scotland and Ireland cricket teams in the 2024 T20 World Cup — a move which has come under criticism in some quarters.”Yes, we are sponsoring them. They are going to display our brand during the matches,” KMF Managing Director

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Dodla Dairy, Heritage Foods, Parag Milk Foods: Why is Investec bullish on dairy sector?

Dairy stocks, stock market today: The Indian dairy sector, which has experienced several obstacles in the last three years, such as demand disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic and milk shortages that led to a sharp increase in prices, is finally moving past the tough stretch and offers an opportunity for investors to tap into

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India & Brazil plan certification to regularize trade of genetic material

India and Brazil are working together to harmonize their certification systems, including veterinary ones, to boost bilateral trade and foster technical cooperation in animal genetic material, pork meat, fish and fish products, amongst others, a Brazilian diplomat said. The ‘integrated certificates’, which will involve authorization by the Food Safety and Standards Authority (FSSAI) and the

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NABARD issues statement to dispel misinformation regarding ‘Dairy Loan Yojana’

NABARD clarifies it doesn’t directly provide loans to farmers for dairy farming; urges caution against misinformation. The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) issues a statement to address the recent misinformation circulating about the NABARD Dairy Loan Yojana. The Misinformation A series of false claims suggesting that NABARD is directly providing loans to

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Indian Scientists Decode Genetic Mysteries Behind Lumpy Skin Disease Outbreak

BENGALURU: In a breakthrough, a multi-institutional team of Indian scientists has unveiled critical insights into the evolution and origins of the Lumpy Skin Disease Virus (LSDV) strains fueling the outbreak. “In May 2022, cattle across India began dying of a mysterious illness. Since then, about 1 lakh cattle heads have been lost to a devastating

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Amul Dairy commissioned two advanced SIG filling lines for aseptic carton packs

Amul, India’s largest dairy brand, has officially celebrated the commissioning of two advanced SIG filling machines for aseptic carton packs in its Kheda Satellite Dairy plant in Khatraj, Gujarat. With this, the dairy co-operative is increasing its filling capacity and striving to seize new market opportunities. With the commissioning of the two additional SIG filling

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Is your milk safe?: Many samples in Punjab found adulterated

Despite having the highest per capita availability of milk in the country, the supply of milk unsafe for human consumption continues unabated in Punjab, posing health risks, especially to the children, reveals data available with the Punjab Food Safety Wing. At least 15 per cent of milk samples collected between April 2023 and February 2024

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To save cattle, buffalo, ‘gal ghotu’ vaccination drive launched in Ludhiana

Animals in adjoining belts of Raikot and Jagraon were vaccinated against the deadly disease as a pre-emptive measure against ‘gal ghotu’. In the wake of cattle death reports from Barnala, Ludhiana animal husbandry department organised a vaccination drive to protect animal against haemorrhagic septicaemia, commonly known as “gal ghotu”, in the district on Saturday. Animals

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Amul Dairy achieves highest ever turnover; new plans in pipeline

Gujarat based Kaira District Co-operative Milk Producers’ Union Ltd. (Amul Dairy) achieved the highest business turnover of Rs 12,880 crore in the 2023-24FY, making a whopping 9 percent increase compared to the previous financial year. Announcing the figures, Amul Dairy Chairman Vipulbhai Patel said, “The remarkable growth reflects the strong performance and market position of

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Dairy Federation Urges Government to Include Milk in Mid-Day Meals as Supply Surges by 30%

Indore: Madhya Pradesh State Cooperative Dairy Federation has appealed state govt to include milk in its mid-day meal and aganwadi schemes since it is receiving more than 30 per cent surplus milk daily. The federation assistant general manager Aseem Nigam said, “Milk supplies are high. We are collecting around 30 per cent more milk everyday.

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