Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 8 (ANI): The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has embarked upon a mission to enhance cattle breeds, boost milk production, and augment the population of indigenous cow breeds. Recently, the government prepared a detailed action plan for three pivotal schemes under the Nand Baba Milk Mission, according to which,
Complaints of milk not being reconstituted properly and curdling have been increasing; activists say the dairy major is struggling to cope with demand, want the government to intervene. Several Aavin consumers have complained about milk in sachets not being reconstituted properly and having milk solids, the shelf life getting shorter and below-par quality of curd
I had the privilege of attending the annual alumni meet at NDRI Karnal on September 30th, a nostalgic event where we reunite with our seniors, juniors, and, most importantly, our classmates. During this gathering, I had the honor of delivering a presentation on the state of dairy exports in India, in the presence of esteemed
Although dairy as an industry did not have any organised footing in Bangladesh until recently, its emergence and growth over the decades is by all means commendable. From a very humble beginning in an informal manner, the industry grew to a large size thanks to a number of dedicated entrepreneurs backed by large-scale investment and
John Deere and DeLaval have joined efforts to create the Milk Sustainability Center (MSC), a digital eco-system to help dairy farmers improve the efficiency and sustainability of their operations. The eco-system will be open for partners to join, with the objective of providing farmers with data needed for a holistic view of the dairy operations.
Dairy is the largest agricultural commodity in India, contributing ~5% to the nation’s GDP and employing millions of farmers across the country. India is the largest producer of milk, with its contribution in global milk production pegged at nearly 23%. Not only that, but India also exports dairy products worth over $200 million worldwide. While these figures showcase India’s
KOLKATA: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has started a nationwide surveillance study on milk and milk products this month, in a bid to curb adulteration of such items, an official of the country’s apex food regulator said on Monday. The exercise will continue till October, and the regulator is expected to
Globally, the shift toward plant-based foods has grown significantly, with a 2020 Gallup poll showing that one in four Americans are trying to reduce meat intake and one-third opting for non-dairy milk weekly. However, deciphering the environmental implications of these choices can be intricate. Research from the University of Oxford revealed that oat milk generates
Australia’s dairy industry grapples with global challenges, including decreased demand from China and rising costs. However, strong farm gate milk prices provide a silver lining. While global regions such as New Zealand, the US, and Europe show stabilized dairy production, Australia foresees growth. Despite retail dairy prices outpacing other food items, increased farm input costs
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has initiated a comprehensive surveillance study to address adulteration concerns in milk and its products. This project will cover 766 districts, aiming to collect over 10,000 samples, with results expected by December. Given milk’s cultural and nutritional significance in India, this study aims to ensure its
