FSSAI issues guidelines for Primary milk producers
FOOD SAFETY AND STANDARDS AUTHORITY OF INDIA NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 3rd October, 2024 F.No. RCD-01002/1/2021-Regulatory-FSSAI-Part(2).— Primary Milk producers Specific considerations for primary milk producers including small dairy holders who are not members of any dairy cooperative societies and involved in producing milk and offering for sale for direct human consumption without any processing. ‘Primary […]
Dr Kurien: The man who brought milk to a million homes
This book is yet another attempt to decode the late Dr Verghese Kurien, also known as ‘milk man of India’ who transformed the dairy sector through a three-tier cooperative model of dairy farmers, transforming the nation from being milk deficient to the world’s biggest producer of milk. The book captures the essence of Kurien’s pragmatic […]
Ghee suppliers formed cartel to secure TTD contract: TDP
When milk prices are rising across the country, why has there been a huge fluctuation of nearly 20 percent in ghee prices? TDP, which is a key constituent of the ruling NDA alliance in the state, raised this question while levelling fresh allegations of cartel formation during the previous YSRCP regime. TDP spokesperson Neelayapalem Vijay Kumar alleged that during the five […]
Ksheerasree portal for collection, distribution of milk launched in Kerala
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has launched Ksheerasree portal, an online system facilitating the seamless collection and distribution of milk from dairy cooperatives. Set up by the Dairy Development Department, the portal is a first-of-its-kind facility in the country, enabling the integration of all government services for the dairy sector under one umbrella. The Chief Minister […]
Dairy is a source of livelihood: Amul MD
“If India could offer a gift to the world, it would be the cooperative working system — a gift Dr. Kurien gave us,” said Amul’s managing director and Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (GCMMF) Jayen Mehta during the 11th Dr. Verghese Kurien Memorial Oration at XLRI on Saturday. Amul’s managing director further added during […]
Ghee supplied for Tirupati laddus not made at TN dairy
Eight tankers of alleged adulterated ghee which arrived at Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) in June and July this year for making laddu prasadam had not originated from the Tamil Nadu-based supplier who was given the contract, reveals a confidential document. Records of the Commercial Taxes Department of Andhra Pradesh show that all eight trucks received […]
PM Modi launches Unified Genomic Chip for cattle
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched the ‘Unified Genomic Chip’ – aimed at helping farmers identify high-quality cattle early and enhance dairy farming efficiency in India. The chip comes in two versions: the ‘Gau Chip’ for cattle and the ‘Mahish Chip’ for buffalo. Developed by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), the […]
Actual methane levels on dairy farms much higher
Dairy farmers have been dealt a huge blow as new research suggests methane emissions from slurry stores may be up to five times more that what official statistics suggest. However, alarm bells are not yet sounding because the same research also looked at the potential of turning this methane into energy, which cut down farm […]
Dairy industry struggling to recruit next generation
Dairy farms are “struggling” to recruit young people to join the industry, according to experts. A recruitment drive has been launched at the annual Dairy Show, held at the Royal Bath and West Showground near Shepton Mallet in Somerset. Ruthie Peterson, careers manager at The Institute of Agriculture and Horticulture, blamed “negative myths” about farming. […]
Dairy and poultry offer maximum returns to farmers
Middlemen and retailers seemed to have cornered a large part of the price paid by consumers, thus profiteering at the cost of farmers, during the time of high inflation in case of fruits and vegetables, working papers by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) show. In working papers prepared by RBI’s Department of Economy & […]
