Environmental enrichment in dairy farming: Enhancing emotional lives of cows
It is a well-known fact that emotions play a pivotal role in the lives of animals. Various studies and researches have shown that the influence of the environment on the emotions of dairy cows is significant enough, and can be thoroughly interpreted through its behaviour. The impact of environment on emotions A fresh and verdurous […]
Here is What Apple’s Formula Could Mean for Dairy Technology
Apple’s unparalleled success has fundamentally transformed public expectations surrounding technology. Known for its user-friendly interfaces, robust data security, and unwavering commitment to sustainability, Apple has redefined the benchmarks for technological achievement. Even Apple’s packaging is designed to delight. This legacy of innovation and user accessibility hasn’t just democratized technology for the average consumer; it has […]
National conference on “Smart and Sustainable Dairy Farming”
National conference on “Smart and Sustainable Dairy Farming” was organised by Indian Dairy Association, West Zone in association with Indigenous Cattle Research cum Training Centre (ICRTC) of Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri (MPKV) and BAIF Development Research Foundation at Agriculture College, Pune during 5-6 January 2024. The program was attended by about 300 delegates representing academic […]
Dairy Darbar” Program Enlightens Villagers On Dairy Farming
Mission Director, Dairy Development, N S Bali, today inaugurated “Dairy Darbar” program organized by Jammu and Kashmir Milk Producers’ Cooperative Limited in Dollian Jatta village, Hiranagar sector, district Kathua. The event, a unique initiative of the government of J&K, was attended by around 400 milk producers associated with JKMPCL of the region. The program was […]
2-week long dairy farming training programme from Dec 18
In order to increase the milk production and supplement the income of the state farmers as desired by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Punjab Dairy Development department is all set to begin a new batch of a two-week long dairy farming training programme from December 18 to 29, 2023. Disclosing this here today, Punjab Animal […]
Viewing labour as an asset not a cost
Farming in Urlingford, Co. Kilkenny, Brendan and Fiona Joyce milk a herd of 150 high EBI cows under a spring-calving system. Their farm is very much grass focused; the herd produced 560kg of milk solids per cow last year, while concentrate input is targeted at 750kg/cow. As part of the recent Teagasc National Dairy Conference, […]
Denmark envoy calls for strengthening dairy partnership with India
Highlighting the green partnership between New Delhi and Copenhagen, Danish Ambassador to India Freddy Svane called on the two countries to explore new opportunities in the dairy industry. He also said that Denmark is setting up a Center of Excellence in Himachal Pradesh to explore more opportunities. Speaking to ANI, the Danish envoy said, “It’s […]
Crop production paying dwindling dividends
AFTER 2000, there were notable structural changes in the principal sources of income of agricultural households (AHHs), as revealed by the Situation Assessment Surveys (SAS) of 2003, 2014 and 2019. These are termed SAS-2019, SAS-2014 and SAS-2003, even as the reference years for the collection of data were 2018-19 (July 2018 to June 2019), 2012-13 […]
New feed tech supports dairy net zero goals, higher milk yields
A novel bio-catalyst feed technology shows breakthrough results to help dairy farmers and their industry meet new net zero targets while increasing milk yields. A recent dairy lactation study with the technology shows significant gains in feed efficiency linked with higher productivity – resulting in a strong return on investment. “These are very exciting results that […]
New feed tech supports dairy net zero goals, higher milk yields
A novel bio-catalyst feed technology shows breakthrough results to help dairy farmers and their industry meet new net zero targets while increasing milk yields. A recent dairy lactation study with the technology shows significant gains in feed efficiency linked with higher productivity – resulting in a strong return on investment. “These are very exciting results that […]
