America’s dairy farms disappearing amid rising costs, pricing issues
America’s dairy farms are rapidly disappearing due to rising operational costs and pricing challenges, with small and mid-sized farms being hit hardest as they struggle to compete with large-scale producers and fluctuating milk prices in the global market. Milton Orr looked across the rolling hills in northeast Tennessee. “I remember when we had over 1,000 […]
The Lab-Made Dairy Dilemma in India’s BioE3 Policy
The BioE3 policy, launched by the Indian government in August 2024, emphasizes promoting biomanufacturing across various sectors, including smart proteins and functional foods, such as lab-made dairy products. The policy focuses on advancing a circular bioeconomy, boosting India’s biotechnology capabilities, and supporting green growth. Lab-made dairy is positioned as part of the alternative proteins sector, […]
New research into antibiotic resistance on dairy farms
Dairy Australia and Food Innovation Australia Limited are joining forces with leading Australian researchers to support dairy veterinarians and farmers to monitor and benchmark their animal health, antibiotic use and antimicrobial resistance. The study, undertaken by world-class researchers from universities in three states, will cover all eight dairy regions across Australia and aims to understand […]
IIL launches Indigenous IVF Media for embryo transfer
The latest IVF media would make the IVF technology more affordable to farmers, reducing costs and enhancing the farmer-centric model of animal husbandry and dairy development. Indian Immunologicals Limited (IIL), a leading vaccine manufacturer, has announced the launch of “Shashthi” an indigenous In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) media developed in collaboration with National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). […]
Yogurt with fiber helps manage weight in perimenopause
More than 90% of women and 97% of men do not meet recommended intakes for dietary fiber, according to the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. On average, American adults consume only half the fiber they need. The National Institute of Health reports that insufficient fiber intake is associated with many serious conditions such as cardiovascular […]
‘Mukhyamantri Kamadhenu Yojana’ for dairy in Odisha
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi highlighted the critical role of animal husbandry and dairying in India’s food security, rural development, and economic growth at the ‘Monsoon Meet’ organized by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India, held at the Lok Seba Bhavan’s Convention Centre on Friday. Addressing the event, Majhi emphasized […]
Karnataka govt for increasing Nandini milk price-CM
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said the government would consider increasing the price of the Nandini brand of milk, marketed by the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF), in the coming days and the benefit would be passed on to farmers. Speaking after laying the foundation stone for various development works and launching a newly built training […]
‘MOOve On, Dairy Farmers!’: PETA’s Pro-Cow Message
MOOve On, Dairy Farmers!’: PETA’s Pro-Cow Message Shakes Up UK Dairy Day Telford – Ahead of UK Dairy Day’s 10th anniversary event today at Telford International Centre – where terrified cows will be exhibited like objects – PETA erected an eye-catching billboard near the venue to reach dairy farmers with an important message: “It’s time to moove […]
Milk quality testing increase during Onam in Kerala
With the demand for milk and milk products spiralling during the week ahead of Onam, the Dairy Development department and Food Safety offices have stepped up vigil, collecting samples daily and analysing them to ensure that milk reaching buyers adhere to the prescribed standards and is not adulterated. A special drive of the Dairy Development […]
Mother Dairy planning to enter D2C segment in FY 25
With consumers increasingly turning to online shopping, Mother Dairy is looking at getting onto the D2C bandwagon. The company, which is celebrating 50 years since inception, closed FY24 with a turnover of ₹15,000 crore. With an eye on the next phase of growth, the packaged food major is ramping up manufacturing capacities, launching new products, […]
