GDT dairy price index slightly moved down by 0.4%
The Global Dairy Trade (GDT) event held on September 3, 2024, showcased a mixed performance across various dairy products, reflecting the ongoing volatility in global dairy markets. The GDT index experienced a minor decline of 0.4%, marking a slight dip after three consecutive increases in previous sessions. Key products like whole milk powder (WMP) saw […]
NDRI Advances: New Courses for undergraduation
The National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), a premier institution under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), has announced significant strides in both education and biotechnology. Starting this October, NDRI is launching two new undergraduate courses: BTech in Biotechnology and BTech in Food Technology, each offering 20 seats. Additionally, the institute has expanded its BTech […]
Nandini to Make a Mark in ISL and Expand Nationally
Karnataka’s Nandini dairy brand, a home-grown initiative by the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF), is set to sponsor the 11th season of the Indian Super League (ISL) football tournament. This season will run from September 2024 to March 2025, with Nandini’s branding expected to be prominent throughout the tournament. KMF’s Managing Director, MK Jagadish, mentioned that […]
Indian BioE3 policy- Precision fermentation may be a threat to dairy
BioE3 policy will a prove to a milestone not only for bio economy but a game changer for Viksit Bharat @2047 “As India emerges as a Global Biotech Powerhouse, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be hailed across the world as the champion of new Biotech Boom” says Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh PPP model will […]
Australia’s milk production continues recovery
Australia’s milk production continues to recover, as global supply is forecast to grow at a modest rate in the coming year, Rabobank says in its newly-released Global Dairy Quarterly. In the Q3 report, titled Market Narratives are Shifting, the global agribusiness bank says positive – though modest – milk supply growth is expected from the world’s major […]
Rajasthan Govt To Replace Milk With Millets In School Midday Meals
Scraping one more scheme of the previous Congress regime, the BJP government in Rajasthan is planning to provide coarse grain instead of milk to the school children. State Education Minister Madan Dilawar Explains About Why The Decision Was Taken Education Minister Madan Dilawar said that not all school students are getting the benefit of Bal […]
Punjab targets 3 million Dairy Livestock for artificial insemination
With an aim to boost milk production and enhance disease resistance in animals by improving the breed quality of livestock, Punjab Animal Husbandry department has set an annual target of 30 lakh artificial inseminations across the state. Revealing this today, Punjab Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian said that the […]
Modern Dairy, dsm-firmenich to collaborate on dairy sustainability
dsm-firmenich, innovators in health, nutrition and beauty, and China Modern Dairy Holdings Ltd. (Modern Dairy), a leading dairy farming operator and raw milk producer in China, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance sustainability of Chinese dairy farming through the implementation of Bovaer. This is the first such agreement in China. Bovaer is the most […]
Manure management research seeks to cut greenhouse gases
The Washington State Conservation Commission has awarded researchers from Washington State University Tri-Cities $200,000 to test a new process for managing manure. It has the potential to decrease greenhouse gas emissions, while also making the process more economical for dairy farmers and improving cow health. “The research funded by this grant will emphasize improvements in local and […]
U.S. milk production was less than year-ago levels
U.S. milk production was less than year-ago levels during each of the 12 months from July 2023 through June 2024, with an average decrease during those months of 0.8 percent from production during the prior 12 months. Total milk-solids production increased by 0.4 percent and milkfat production increased by 1.7 percent during the period. Fluid […]
