KMF dairy farmers not paid incentives for nine months
The state government has not paid incentives to dairy farmers for more than nine months. The reason given is “no money”. The government has to pay Rs 5 per litre of milk supplied by farmers under...Read More
Aavin to check feasibility of milk in plastic bottles-NGT
The southern bench of National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Monday directed Aavin to explore the feasibility of selling milk in reusable plastic bottles. The directive was issued in response to a petition...Read More
Cows, Climate Resilience, and the Human Dilemma
Over the last three days, I have had the privilege of participating in thought-provoking workshops on rural development and climate-resilient dairying. Amidst all the innovative discussions, one...Read More
Discover the century-old ‘Khowa market’ behind Charminar
Located just two kilometers south of Charminar is the famous Khowa Market, also known as Chandulal Khowa Bela, where the popular dairy product is sold in both bulk and retail. Khowa, also referred to...Read More
Amul will never get listed or bring it's IPO
The dairy business is not an easy space to be in. Even the best dairy industry player like Amul took decades to reach where it is today. It is a business where challenges are present all year around....Read More
Milk production in Karnataka up by 62% in 5 years
In 2018-19, Karnataka produced 7.9 million tonnes of milk, followed by 9.03 million tonnes in 2019-20. The State crossed the 10-million-tonne mark in 2020-21, producing 10.94 million tonnes. Further g...Read More
Lower tax rate for manufacturing coops-Amit Shah in RS
Newly set up co-operatives that undertake manufacturing activities will get benefits of a lower tax rate of 15%, as is available to new manufacturing firms, Union minister for home and cooperation Ami...Read More
Andhra High Court lowers GST to 5% for badam milk
The Andhra Pradesh High Court recently ruled that badam ‘flavoured milk’ is not a beverage but is classifiable under a specific entry as ‘milk.’ The matter highlights a yet another classification issu...Read More
TNPCB imposes penalty of ₹5.10 crore on Aavin
The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) has imposed a penalty of ₹5.10 crore on the Tamil Nadu Cooperative Milk Producers Federation Limited (Aavin) for environmental violations at its Ambattur...Read More
Nestle’s baby products complying with regulations
Taking cognisance of the report released by Swiss NGO Public Ey,e which raised concerns regarding levels of “added sugar” in Nestle’s baby food brand Cerelac in India, the Food Safety and Standards Au...Read More
Switzerland suspends MFN status for India under DTAA
Switzerland has suspended the most favoured nation (MFN) status granted to India following an adverse court ruling against Nestle. This means increased tax liabilities for Indian entities operating i...Read More
Animal Husbandry Key to India's Economy: Chouhan
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said agriculture is the backbone of India's economy and along with animal husbandry it will have an important role as the country is poised to become the...Read More