Sanchi urges MP govt to include milk in mid-day meal
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 dail...Read More
Household income of small farmers from livestock increased to 16% : ICRIER study
Potential for increasing farmers’ incomes lies primarily in moving towards animal husbandry and pisciculture, finds a study led by prominent agricultural economist Ashok Gulati and three other r...Read More
45-50% growth in Amul’s summer product categories likely this year: Jayen Mehta
Jayen Mehta, MD, Amul India, says “today, more than 38% of the sales come from towns with a population of less than 20,000. This shows the brand is not just an urban brand, but the range of products i...Read More
Meet the pastoralists crafting cheese that’s proudly Indian
India may be the largest milk producer on the planet, but cheese culture in the country is still in its infancy. Save for traditional cheese likechurpi in Sikkim,kalari and qudam from Kashmir, bandel...Read More
The heat index-based cattle insurance plan for dairy farmers
The heat index-based insurance scheme protects dairy farmers from sharp fluctuations in milk production during the summer Ernakulam zonal union of cooperative milk producers has come out with a heat i...Read More
Nellore Cow Fetches Record-breaking Price Of Rs 40 Crore At Brazilian Livestock Auction
In the field of livestock auctions, a new record has been set that has attracted the attention of livestock lovers and the general public alike. A Nellore cow, known as Viatina-19 FIV Mara Imoveis, i...Read More
After US, Amul to start fresh milk sales in more countries
After announcing the sale of locally sourced ‘fresh milk’ in the United States (US), the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) – which sells dairy products under ‘Amul’ brand – is aimi...Read More
As cocoa prices soar, consumers will need to brace for pricey chocolates
Consumers will need to brace for price hikes in chocolates and also in some chocolate-containing products such as cookies and ice-creams among others due to soaring cocoa prices globally. Cocoa price...Read More
Aavin milk supply in several areas in city delayed due to flash strike by transporters
A flash strike by transporters on Tuesday evening led to a delay in supply of Aavin milk in several areas in the city on Wednesday morning. Sources said that Aavin’s decision to stick to the rules...Read More
Truth behind Maneka Gandhi video-sweeping generalisations cannot be made about milk
Is drinking milk depleting you of calcium instead of building its reserves? A recent video of BJP leader Maneka Gandhi, where she can be heard saying that people who drink the most milk have the least...Read More
Experts say dairy products can benefit the body and the mind
Dairy products are considered an important part of a balanced meal and are packed with essential nutrients like calcium, phosphorus, B vitamins, potassium and vitamin D, which are important at various...Read More
Demand for Nandini buttermilk skyrockets in Kalyana Karnataka
As mercury rises, the demand for Nandini buttermilk is going up in Kalayana Karnataka districts as people drink it to beat the heat along with cold water, tender coconut and juices. People have been...Read More