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World’s largest producer of milk hits a dry patch

World’s largest producer of milk hits a dry patch - Dairy News 7X7

In March 2022, a full-cream packet of Amul milk cost ₹60/litre. The one-litre pouch now costs ₹66. Since 2021, milk prices in India have been on a boil. Prices have been hiked across brands and the recent hike in February 2023 was Amul’s fifth increase since 2021. In April 2023, the average price for a […]

India may import butter and ghee through NDDB

India may import butter and ghee through NDDB - Dairy News 7X7

The Indian government is considering to allow import of some dairy products such as butter and ghee in limited quantity without any subsidy to improve domestic supply amid apprehensions of a stagnant production of milk with demand surging by 8-10 per cent. Addressing a press conference on Wednesday, Animal Husbandry and Dairy Secretary Rajesh Kumar […]

Centre to create digital database of livestock by April: RK Singh

Centre to create digital database of livestock by April: RK Singh - Dairy News 7X7

The National Digital Livestock Mission (NDLM) is expected to be rolled out by April this year to create a technology-enabled and farmer-centric ecosystem, RK Singh, Secretary, Animal Husbandry and Dairying,has said. Besides creating a digital database of the country’s livestock wealth, NDLM will improve delivery of services to farmers and update them with information in […]