Rs 1.02 Lakh Cr Food Push: Feeding India’s Sin Industry
"Why celebrating ₹1.02 lakh crore in food processing investments, announced at the recently concluded World Food India in New Delhi by PM Modi and senior policymakers, may be premature." The World F...Read More
Tariff Softening Must Be Matched by Fair U.S. Concessions
The United States has emerged as a dominant player in global dairy and grain exports, and any shift in Indian tariff policies has far-reaching implications for bilateral trade. In 2024, U.S. cheese ex...Read More
Clean Milk at Risk: Farmers Hit by 18% GST on Technology
Progressive dairy farmers across India are questioning the government’s intent behind keeping essential technologies like bulk milk coolers and milking machines under the 18% GST slab. They ask: is th...Read More
Dairy GST Cuts Bring Consumer Savings, Farmer Prosperity
India’s recent GST changes for dairy—cutting rates from 12% to 5% on ghee, cheese, and ice-cream (without chocolate), and zeroing GST on UHT milk, paneer, and chhanna—deliver significant cost relief a...Read More
GST on Ghee: Aligning Policy with Ground Realities
GST on Ghee: A Trader-Friendly Approach Can Bridge Policy and Market Realities The Government of India is actively considering reducing GST on consumer goods including ghee from 12% to 5%, a move that...Read More
Hydroponics Technology for Green Feed Production
by Dr Anup Kalra Towards Better Animal Health & Production I have been into sustainable integration of Livestock with Agriculture for creating value, not only for farmers but all the related stakeh...Read More
India Dairy-Based Chocolate Market Sees Strong Growth Momentum
India’s dairy-based chocolate market, particularly milk chocolate, continues to surge ahead, embracing innovation and broad consumer reach—making it a front-runner in India’s evolving confectionery la...Read More
FSSAI and its new nutrition ratings
by R N Bhaskar FSSAI (the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India -- https://fssai.gov.in/ — is also known as the Food Authority. It comes under the ministry of Health & Family Welfare and Chemi...Read More
मानसून की वर्षा में असमानता से प्रमुख राज्यों में दूध उत्पादन पर खतरा
भारी बारिश और बाढ़ से भारत में डेयरी उत्पादन प्रभावित होगा भारी बारिश और बाढ़ सहित अनिश्चित मानसून पैटर्न आने वाले महीनों में भारत में चारे की उपलब्धता और दूध उत्पादन को प्रभावित कर सकते हैं। डे...Read More
Monsoon Rain Disparity Threatens Milk Output in Key States
Heavy Rains, Floods to Impact Dairy Output in India Uncertain monsoon patterns, including heavy rains and floods, are likely to affect fodder availability and milk production in India over the coming...Read More
Productivity Gains Mean Little Without Fair Pay to Farmers
As India commemorates its 79th Independence Day, a moment of profound gratitude and collective reflection on the nation's remarkable journey, few narratives resonate as powerfully as the transformatio...Read More
Don't Trade India’s Dairy for a Deal with the U.S
Today I was invited to a panel discussion on the India-US Trade Deal, organised by Bharat Krishak Samaj. The session was opened by Ajay Vir Jakhar, who, referring to the pre-decided title of the progr...Read More