The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) and Milma (KCMMF) will co-host a one‑day state seminar in Thiruvananthapuram to mark the International Year of Cooperatives, emphasising “Prosperity Through Cooperation.” The event, inaugurated by Kerala’s Minister for Animal Husbandry & Dairy Development J. Chinchurani, and with a keynote address from Cooperation Minister V. N. Vasavan, will gather
A recent audit by health advocate Revant Himatsingka revealed a stark quality divide in India’s paneer market. Out of 11 samples tested, major branded dairies passed all purity checks, while street vendors and small dairies failed, exposing the widespread sale of analogue paneer made using palm oil instead of milk fat. Analogue paneer, nearly half
The Uttar Pradesh government has approved a strategic land exchange enabling Parag Dairy to relocate to Sector 32, Yamuna City, near the Noida International Airport. Under the deal, Raphe mPhibr Pvt. Ltd., a Noida-based defence firm, will acquire 11.5 acres from Parag for ₹101 crore. In return, Parag will purchase a 10-acre industrial plot in
India’s livestock sector stands at a defining crossroads. Home to the world’s largest cattle and buffalo population, it anchors rural livelihoods and food security, yet contributes substantially to global methane emissions, a gas nearly 28 times more heat-trapping than carbon dioxide. Livestock account for 14 per cent of global methane emissions, mostly from enteric fermentation.
India’s dairy and agriculture sectors are witnessing a quiet yet powerful revolution through the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology’s (MeitY) AgriEnIcs Programme, a pioneering initiative integrating electronics, sensors, and AI to boost farm productivity and sustainability. Under Secretary S. Krishnan’s leadership, MeitY has transferred four advanced agricultural technologies and launched an environmental monitoring system,
When Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on Independence Day about India’s farmers and livestock keepers, he alluded to a sector both dynamic and divided. The dairy and livestock industry, while a pillar of India’s food economy, faces a paradoxical journey, expanding rapidly yet struggling with deep-rooted inefficiencies. India leads the world in milk production and
Nestlé has withdrawn from the Dairy Methane Action Alliance, a global initiative aimed at reducing methane emissions from dairy farming. The alliance, launched in December 2023, includes companies such as Danone, Kraft Heinz, and Starbucks, committed to measuring and cutting dairy-related methane emissions. While Nestlé gave no reason for its decision, it reaffirmed its commitment
The global dairy market continues to face downward pressure as fundamentals weaken, driven by expectations of stronger EU milk supplies in the coming months. Rising production, sluggish export demand, and a faster-than-expected build-up in EU butter inventories are intensifying price pressures across the sector. Favourable farmgate prices, minimal disease outbreaks, shifts in calving patterns, and
Global dairy prices fell in the latest auction overnight, signalling continued softness in the market. The average price at the auction dropped 1.6 percent to US$3,921 (NZ$6,760) per tonne, marking the lowest level for the Global Dairy Trade price index in a year. This decline follows a 0.8 percent fall in the preceding auction and
Balanced fertilisation is emerging as a critical pillar for India’s dairy sustainability, linking soil health, fodder quality, and livestock productivity. PS Gahlaut, Managing Director of Indian Potash Limited, stresses that fertile, well-nourished soil is the foundation of the dairy ecosystem. Balanced fertilisation, which integrates mineral and organic inputs in precise proportions, enhances fodder production and
