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Is Nepal’s dairy sector headed for recession?

Is Nepal’s dairy sector headed for recession? - Dairy News 7X7

In April last year, the Nepali dairy industry surprisingly requested the government to lift the restriction on the import of skimmed milk powder or full cream milk powder to avert possible shortages of milk in the domestic market. Dairies cited reasons such as the Covid pandemic and the prevalence of lumpy skin disease in cattle […]

Using industrial heat in the dairy sector to reach climate goals

Using industrial heat in the dairy sector to reach climate goals - Dairy News 7X7

Tom Marren, chair of the non-profit organisation E Heat, believes the “only way” to reach climate goals in the dairy sector is through the use of industrial heat. Marren also co-founded Astatine, a company based on renewable energy, with plans for advancements in the dairy sector. He claims that heat pumps in the dairy industry […]

Rabobank: China’s Dairy Import Gap to Widen as Demand Surges

Rabobank: China’s Dairy Import Gap to Widen as Demand Surges - Dairy News 7X7

China plays a critical role in global dairy markets as the world’s largest importer, and it is eagerly developing pathways to grow domestic production. According to a recent dairy report by Rabobank, the country’s self-sufficiency rate swings between 70% and 80% and will likely not increase substantially, as domestic dairy production will not satisfy rising […]

Stanford – How the meat and dairy sector resists competition

Stanford – How the meat and dairy sector resists competition - Dairy News 7X7

The summertime barbecue – an American tradition synonymous with celebrating freedom – may be tainted by a decidedly unfree market. A new Stanford study reveals how meat and dairy industry lobbying has influenced government regulations and funding to stifle competition from alternative meat products with smaller climate and environmental impacts. The analysis, published Aug. 18 […]

New regulations to promote transparency for dairy sector

New regulations to promote transparency for dairy sector - Dairy News 7X7

The government has today (11 July) outlined more detail on regulations set to come into force later this year which will ensure supply contracts in the dairy sector are fair and transparent, with farmers being paid a fair price for their produce. Delivering on a key commitment set out at the Prime Minister’s Farm to […]

Hanging Sword Of Climate Change On Economy

Hanging Sword Of Climate Change On Economy - Dairy News 7X7

EL-NINO is expected to come this year from MAY to JULY. EL NINO is a geographical phenomenon which may affect Indian Economy as well. Due to EL NINO, the water of West Coast near Southern American Continent is getting warmer than normal, causing more rainfall in Latin America. Opposite to that, Countries like India, Australia, […]

India To Protect Interests Of Dairy Sector In EU-FTA: Piyush Goyal

India To Protect Interests Of Dairy Sector In EU-FTA: Piyush Goyal - Dairy News 7X7

India will completely protect the interests of farmers and dairy sector in the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal has said. He was here on an official visit to hold discussions with leaders and the private sector on ways to further enhance trade and investment ties […]

JICA to fund in green hydrogen, dairy sectors in Himachal

JICA to fund in green hydrogen, dairy sectors in Himachal - Dairy News 7X7

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, after holding a meeting with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) at New Delhi on Thursday, said the agency will fund in green hydrogen, tunneling, dairy and sewerage sectors. A detailed meeting in this regard will be held at Shimla soon as the chief minister has asked JICA […]

Fintech for Women’s Financial Inclusion – Indian Dairy Sector

Fintech for Women’s Financial Inclusion – Indian Dairy Sector - Dairy News 7X7

Dairy production in India is anchored in 80 million rural smallholder households with marginal livestock holdings. Household-based production reflects the traditional gendered division of labour within households. Male members control market transactions and cash flows, while women carry out the bulk of day-to-day production activities. While time and labour-intensive, women’s work in dairy farming is […]

Growth opportunities in the dairy sector

Growth opportunities in the dairy sector - Dairy News 7X7

Consumers may be tightening their belts, but there are still plenty of opportunities for dairy suppliers to increase sales. The cost-of-living crisis in the UK is having a significant impact on how consumers are choosing to spend their money. During 20‑31 July 2022, 89 percent of British adults said expenses had increased, with 94 percent […]