Is Nepal’s dairy sector headed for recession?
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 […]
Time to privatize Dairy Development Corporation(DDC) in nepal
In an agricultural country like Nepal, where 66% of the population are farmers, and livestock covers 32% of agricultural GDP, one would expect the dairy industry to flourish as a testament to their toil. Yet, reality paints a different picture, revealing a disheartening tale of missed opportunities and untapped potential. The Milk Industry in Nepal […]
Milk import ban may be lifted in Nepal to prevent shortages
The government plans to lift import restrictions on fluid milk briefly to avert possible shortages during the lean season, officials said. The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development said it was discussing opening imports for two months. The period April-November is the lean season for milk production and December-March is the flush season. “The paperwork […]
Nepal’s dairy sector flags severe milk shortage
Nepali dairy industries have requested the government to lift the restriction on imports of skimmed milk powder or full cream milk powder to avert possible shortages in the domestic market. Prahlad Dahal, president of the Nepal Dairy Association, said the state-owned Dairy Development Corporation (DDC) and privately-owned Nepal Dairy Association and Dairy Industry Association have […]
CHAMUL beats pandemic impact, exports milk to Nepal, Bhutan
The Chamarajanagar Dist.Co-op.Milk Producers’Societies’ Union Limited (CHAMUL) has recorded 1.5 crore profit for the year ending 2020-21. The CHAMUL operating in one of the backward districts of the state since just last six years has achieved amid Covid distress. Speaking to The Hans India on Monday CHAMUL President H S Nanjunda Prasad told that Covid […]
