Heat stress in livestock causes drop in milk production by 4%
Amid the intense heatwave, it’s not only human beings who are suffering — heat is taking a significant toll on livestock. Farmers have reported a two to four per cent decrease in milk production, attr...Read More
Are milk, dairy products safe for heart health?
Milk and dairy products have been a subject of debate concerning their role in heart health. While they provide essential nutrients, their saturated fat and cholesterol content have raised concerns ab...Read More
Govt plans to enlist dairy, fishery co-operatives in rural banking outreach
The government is planning to launch a nationwide programme to rope in dairy and fishery cooperative societies as banking correspondents to expand financial services in rural areas, a top official sai...Read More
Aavin needs autonomy to be competitive: NDDB chairman Meenesh Shah
Aavin should be given autonomy in fixing price and other functions to compete with other dairy giants like Amul and Nandhini, said Meenesh Shah, Chairman, National Dairy Development Board. In an inter...Read More
Dairy industry ‘mooing’ to Aatmanirbharta with indigenous bovine sex-sorting technology by NDDB
It’s now Aatmanirbhar in the dairy industry in the form of sex sorting technology for bovine. Field trials of indigenously developed technology on this are underway and the results are expected by Aug...Read More
India's food regulator FSSAI warns against selling human milk
India's top food safety body, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has issued a directive to all states to stop granting licenses for the sale or processing of human milk. The ad...Read More
NDDB Panellists propose Centre of Excellence for dairy cooperatives
The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) recently hosted a significant conference titled “Future Roadmap for Indian Dairy Sector,” featuring a crucial panel discussion on “Value Added Milk & Milk P...Read More
Heavy pre-monsoon showers trigger fear of milk glut in Bengaluru for KMF
The dairy sector is bracing for what experts call a ‘white flood’ — an overproduction of milk — thanks to unusually heavy pre-monsoon rain in May. Karnataka has recorded a 24% increase in rainfall so...Read More
Dairy farmers worried over rumour of Amul entering Tamil Nadu’s milk market
Farmers attached to Aavin’s primary cooperative societies are worried about a rumour that Gujarat-based Amul milk cooperative was planning to enter the Tamil Nadu milk market. M.G. Rajendran, general...Read More
Beware of over boiling Milk Tea: Experts warn of health risks
Milk tea is a beloved beverage in many Indian households, enjoyed for its taste and comforting qualities. However, new guidelines from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) advise against exce...Read More
Godrej Capital forays into Dairy Farm Loans in South India with Creamline Dairy
Godrej Capital, the financial services arm of Godrej Industries Group, announced its entry into the agriculture segment with the launch of dairy farm loans. Through a strategic partnership with Creaml...Read More
Plant-based food cos urge FSSAI to ease 'milk' label rules
New Delhi: Plant Based Foods Industry Association (PBFIA) on Tuesday urged the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to ease restrictions on the use of the term "milk" on packaging. Spe...Read More