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A Look at the Technological Revolution in India's Dairy Industry
24-Jul-2024 - 0 Comments.
India, the world's largest milk producer, is witnessing a silent revolution in its dairy sector. Driven by a growing demand for dairy products and a need for improved efficiency, the industry is embracing a wave of technological advancements.
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India’s Top Private Dairy Producers: A Look at the Industry’s Giants and the Future of Milk Production
30-May-2024 - 0 Comments.
India, the world’s largest producer of milk, is home to some of the most prominent private dairy producers. The dairy industry plays a crucial role in the country’s economy, contributing 23% of the global milk production. Here, we delve into the top private dairy producers in India and the current state of milk production and demand in the country.
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How to set up Pudina (Mint) Farm in India
13-May-2024 - 0 Comments.
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Cultivating Global Plates: Top 10 Organic Produce for Indian Export Success
30-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.
The global organic food market is flourishing, driven by a growing awareness of health and environmental concerns. This presents a golden opportunity for Indian farmers to tap into this lucrative market by cultivating organic produce in high demand internationally.
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NABARD Issues Statement to Dispel Misinformation Regarding ‘Dairy Loan Yojana’
17-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) issues a statement to address the recent misinformation circulating about the NABARD Dairy Loan Yojana.
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Untapping Opportunities in India's Booming Dairy Sector
15-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.
As of 2024, India's dairy sector churns out a staggering 190 million tonnes (MT) of milk annually, solidifying its position as the world's largest milk producer.
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India's Top 5 Milk Cooperatives Curdle Up Success in 2023-24
12-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.
India's vibrant dairy landscape wouldn't be complete without acknowledging the pivotal role of cooperatives. These farmer-owned entities empower dairy farmers by ensuring fair prices for their milk and fostering a sense of community.
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Kerala minister Chinchurani gives away dairy awards
11-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.
Minister for Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development Mrs J Chinchurani today gave away the awards for the Best Dairy Cooperative Societies and Best Dairy Farmers, instituted by Thiruvananthapuram Regional Co-operative Milk Producers Union (TRCMPU) of Milma, here.
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Milma raises milk procurement price by Rs 5, offers Rs 100 cattle feed subsidy
21-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.
In a big support to dairy farmers in four southern districts,Milma’s Thiruvananthapuram Regional Co-operative Milk Producers Union (TRCMPU) has increased the price of milk procured from the societies under it by Rs 5 per litre, with Rs 3 going to the dairy farmers, its Chairman Smt Mani Viswanath said on Tuesday.
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Nova Dairy's Pure Ghee to grace Ayodhya Ram Mandir's Pran Pratishtha ceremony
23-Jan-2024 - 0 Comments.
Nova Dairy, a key producer in the Indian dairy industry, is honoured to announce that its ghee has been chosen as a vital ingredient of the upcoming Pran Pratishtha ritual to be held at the Ayodhya Ram Mandir. As the divine presence of Lord Ram is officially installed within the newly-built temple, this religious occasion represents a turning point inside the records of Ayodhya and Hinduism.
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eFeed secures INR 25 Lakhs grant from ICAR to amplify its impact on livestock, dairy industry
15-Jan-2024 - 0 Comments.
eFeed, a pioneering startup revolutionizing precision animal management & feed practices and empowering farmers across the country, has announced a significant milestone with the acquisition of a grant amounting to INR 25 Lakhs from Indian Council of Agriculture Research, Gov of India.
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Dairy farmers in Gujarat embrace technology to boost milk production
24-Dec-2023 - 0 Comments.
An outbreak of avian influenza (bird flu) has triggered alarm among poultry farmers in Tamil Nadu, India's second-largest egg producer.
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TRCMPU to launch interest-free loan scheme for dairy farmers from Jan 1
22-Dec-2023 - 0 Comments.
Thiruvananthapuram Regional Co-operative Milk Producers Union (TRCMPU) of Milma is all set to launch an interest-free loan scheme for dairy farmers from January 1, 2024 to step up milk production and solve the shortfall in procurement.
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Hatsun Agro announces remarkable growth in milk procurement, ensures supply stability
08-Nov-2023 - 0 Comments.
Hatsun Agro, a leading player in the dairy industry and Chairman R G Chandramogan, proudly announces a significant surge in milk procurement, ensuring a robust and stable supply for the coming months. In response to last year's challenges, the company has undertaken strategic measures to overcome supply shortages and inflated purchase prices.
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Kerala Milk federation ties up with Lulu Group, to sell products in Middle East
07-Nov-2023 - 0 Comments.
Kerala Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (KCMMF), known by its brand name Milma, signed an agreement with Lulu Group today for the sale of its dairy products through the retail major’s vast network of hypermarkets and malls in the Middle East.
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Milma’s TRCMPU adopts INR 2853 Cr budget
17-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.
The annual general body meeting of Thiruvananthapuram Regional Cooperative Milk Producers Union (TRCMPU) of Milma, held recently earmarked INR 2 crores to offset the interest on the loans availed by dairy farmers in four southern districts for setting up farms and purchase of milch animals.
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Australian agricultural exports reach new highs during 2022-23
12-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.
Rural Bank’s Australian Agricultural Exports Report 2022/23 has found that export values reached a record high in 2022/23, driven by the 2022 winter crop.
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Amul ranked world's strongest dairy brand, second strongest food brand in the world
02-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.
In a remarkable achievement, Amul has been ranked as the world's strongest dairy brand by the Brand Finance Food and Drink Report 2023. The report evaluates and ranks the strongest and most valuable food, dairy, and non-alcoholic beverage brands.
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Indian dairy sector to create 10 million jobs by 2025
01-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.
The Indian dairy sector is set to create 10 million jobs by 2025, according to a report by the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). The report said that the growth of the sector will be driven by rising demand and government support.
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Innovative solar MilkoChill units revolutionize dairy industry with instant chilling technology
20-Aug-2023 - 0 Comments.
Prompt Group, a pioneering equipment and software solutions provider in the dairy supply chain, has introduced a groundbreaking innovation known as Solar MilkoChill units to bridge the gap in chilling infrastructure for enhanced milk quality and sustainability.
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Milma’s TRCMPU to give incentive of INR 2.50 per litre on milk procurement during Onam
08-Aug-2023 - 0 Comments.
Trivandrum Regional Co-operative Milk Producers Union (TRCMPU) of Milma has announced an incentive of INR 2.50 on each litre of milk procured from dairy farmers in four southern districts during Onam.
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Telangana to host India's first livestock, dairy and fisheries trade expo
28-Jul-2023 - 0 Comments.
Telangana will host India's first Livestock, Dairy and Fisheries Trade Expo from July 28-30, 2023. The expo will be held at the Hitex Exhibition Center in Hyderabad and will feature over 100 exhibitors from across India.
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Akshayakalpa Organic launches UHT milk pack in 42 cities
27-Jul-2023 - 0 Comments.
Akshayakalpa Organic, India’s first certified organic dairy company, announced today that it is expanding its market to 42 cities across the country. The company is also launching a new UHT milk pack, which is designed to make organic milk more convenient for consumers.
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Samunnati facilitates farmgate procurement and direct grape export to the Netherlands
11-Jul-2023 - 0 Comments.
Samunnati, India’s leading agricultural enterprise, has successfully facilitated farm gate procurement to direct export of 275 MT of Thomson seedless grapes to Netherlands for the Grapes Season 2023
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Comprehensive insurance scheme for dairy farmers to be revived soon: Kerala minister
05-Jul-2023 - 0 Comments.
The comprehensive insurance scheme for dairy farmers, Ksheera Santhwanam, will be revived soon with the state government giving approval for it, Kerala minister for Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development Smt J Chinchurani said recently.
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CMFRI to provide technical support for strengthening sustainable harvest of selected trawl fishery of Kerala
25-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.
In a major attempt to boost seafood export from India, the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) will provide technical backstopping for strengthening the sustainable harvest of 11 selected shrimp and cephalopod trawl fishery resources of Kerala, following a request from the Seafood Exporters Association of India (SEAI).
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India’s seafood exports touch 17.35 MT during 2022-23, grow 26.73% in quantity terms
14-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.
India achieved an all-time high exports of seafood both in terms of volume and value (both US$ and Rupee) by shipping 17,35,286 MT of seafood worth INR 63,969.14 crore (US$ 8.09 billion) during FY 2022-23 despite the several challenges in its major export markets like USA.
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Milk Co-ops shouldn’t be monopolistic, need to adhere to founding ideals: Milma Chairman
04-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.
The Chairman of the Kerala Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (KCMMF), K S Mani, has emphasized the importance of milk cooperatives adhering to the founding ideals of the co-operative dairy movement. He called for a re-dedication to these principles, which include building a robust and strife-free dairy sector within each state while refraining from inter-state competition.
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mooMark becomes first private dairy to offer heat index insurance plan to farmers
04-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.
mooMark, a leading private dairy in India, has made a significant breakthrough in the agricultural insurance sector by becoming the first company to offer a Heat Index Insurance Plan to dairy farmers.
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Amit Shah inaugurates state-of-the-art advanced organic testing laboratory at Amul Fed Dairy
24-May-2023 - 0 Comments.
Union Home Affairs and Cooperation Minister, Amit Shah recently inaugurated the State-of-the-Art Advanced Organic Testing Laboratory at Amul Fed Dairy, Gandhinagar.
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NDDB calls meet of heads of Co-op Dairy federations to sort out cross-border milk sale issue
12-May-2023 - 0 Comments.
National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) will be holding a meeting of Chairman and Managing Directors of co-operative dairy federations of the country this month to sort out the sensitive issue of cross-border marketing of liquid milk.
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Indian farmers would provide food security to the world, says Telangana Agri Minister
29-Apr-2023 - 0 Comments.
A one-day Seminar on "Export Opportunities for Agro and Agri Related Products from Telangana held at FTCCI recently.
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Shakti Pumps commences operations in Uganda to supply solar-powered water pumping system
27-Apr-2023 - 0 Comments.
Shakti Pumps (India) Limited (herein referred to as “Shakti Pumps”), a leading manufacturer of stainless-steel submersible solar pumps, pressure booster pumps, pump-motors, controllers, and inverters among other products, has expanded its presence in another export market with the commencement of operations in Uganda and opened a branch office in the country.
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Rallis India wins Chemexcil award for outstanding export performance
19-Apr-2023 - 0 Comments.
Rallis India Limited has been conferred with the Bronze Award at the 47 th Chemexcil Exports Awards organised by the Chemicals Export Promotion Council (Chemexcil) for its export performance in the category of large-scale manufacturers for 2018-19.
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Kerala Milk Federation launches ‘Repositioning Milma 2023’ initiative
19-Apr-2023 - 0 Comments.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan today launched an ambitious rebranding initiative of the cooperative dairy major Milma focusing on the image makeover of the brand by bringing uniformity in packaging, design and products quality to meet the challenges from domestic and global competitors while reinforcing its position as the market leader.
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Milma launches insurance scheme to offset fall in milk yield in summer
18-Apr-2023 - 0 Comments.
Kerala Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (KCMMF), known by the brand Milma, has launched a comprehensive insurance scheme that guarantees financial compensation for dairy farmers to offset the loss of income due to fall in milk yield during the summer.
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AMUL sales turnover surpasses INR 55,055 Cr with 18.5% YoY growth
18-Apr-2023 - 0 Comments.
Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd., which markets the popular Amul brand of milk and dairy products has registered a provisional turnover of INR 55,055 Crores for the financial year 2022-23 which ended on 31 March 2023.
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Milma raises red flag over cross-border sale of milk by state federations
16-Apr-2023 - 0 Comments.
Kerala Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (KCMMF), known by the brand Milma, has voiced serious concern over the tendency of some state milk marketing federations to aggressively enter markets outside their respective states, holding that this involved total breach of co-operative spirit based on which the country’s dairy sector has been organised for the benefit of millions of dairy farmers.
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Kerala Minister launches Milma Food Truck at KSRTC Kollam depot
26-Mar-2023 - 0 Comments.
Milma rolled out a food truck in the city today, with Minister for Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development Mrs J. Chinchurani inaugurating the facility that serves snacks and refreshments in a refashioned bus of the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC).
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Comprehensive insurance plan for cattle on cards, says Kerala Minister
25-Mar-2023 - 0 Comments.
Implementation of a comprehensive cattle insurance scheme is under active consideration of the state government to offset the cost suffered by dairy farmers due to the incidence of various bovine diseases, Minister for Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development Mrs J Chinchurani said.
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Implement new ideas to woo dairy farmers: Milma Chairman
23-Mar-2023 - 0 Comments.
The country’s dairy sector must implement novel methods to strengthen milk production and attract more entrepreneurs as well as investors, according to K.S. Mani, Milma Chairman.
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Find ways to absorb fluctuations in global seafood export market: IISS
19-Feb-2023 - 0 Comments.
India must tap more of its domestic market for shrimps through improved cold-chain infrastructure so as to absorb fluctuations in the international trade of the commodity owing to stiff competition from Latin America and South-East Asia, according to experts at the 23rd India International Seafood Show (IISS).
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Qatar lifts ban on frozen seafood from India
18-Feb-2023 - 0 Comments.
Qatar lifted its temporary ban on the import of frozen seafood from India, paving the way for enhanced export and improved bilateral relations with the West Asian country.
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China lifts suspension of 99 Indian seafood-processing export units
17-Feb-2023 - 0 Comments.
China has lifted suspension of 99 Indian seafood-processing and exporting units, after acknowledging New Delhi’s assurance over source control, setting the stage for a boost in the bilateral trade of marine products.
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Hyderabad needs one crore liters of milk every day, but only 60 to 70 lakh liters are supplied
13-Feb-2023 - 0 Comments.
The three day Twin Expos--Dairy and Food, featuring Dairy/Food Products, Processing & Packaging which held at Hitex in Madhapur concluded on recently.
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MPEDA to hold a conference on seafood regulatory harmonisation among G-20 countries
12-Feb-2023 - 0 Comments.
Seeking to make deeper inroads in the seafood market of Europe, the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) will hold a conference on the harmonisation of regulations for seafood among G-20 countries in July this year.
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Milma announces INR 6 hike in milk prices from Dec 1
23-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.
Milma has decided to raise the price of milk by Rs 6 per litre from next month, considering the steady increase in the input cost and the financial difficulties of the dairy farmers, Kerala Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (KCMMF) Chairman KS Mani said.
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National Milk Day: Public can view processes at Milma’s TVM dairy
22-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.
Trivandrum Regional Cooperative Milk Producers Union (TRCMPU) of Milma has made arrangements for the public to view various processes at its Thiruvananthapuram Dairy in the city on November 25 and 26 as part of the National Milk Day celebrations.
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Dvara E-Dairy launches cattle loan facility for farmers in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka
01-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.
Dvara E-Dairy Solutions Pvt Ltd has launched Dvara Surabhi Loan, a ‘True cattle loan’ offered digitally by leveraging new age technologies in partnership with Jana Small Finance Bank to create scalable access to finance for unbanked and underbanked small dairy farmers in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
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Pesticide's use did not affect basmati rice export, analysis by CCFI reveals
21-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.
India is a global leader in rice exports - both Basmati and non-Basmati. In the last 10 years from 2012-13, India’s Basmati rice export (in volume terms) has grown 46 percent at a CAGR of 4 percent.
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Ninjacart launches agri export-import platform targeting UAE, GCC nations
21-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.
Ninjacart, India's leading agri-startup that leverages technology and data to organise the Indian agriculture ecosystem, has expanded its footprint globally by launching Ninja Global platform for agri export-import businesses in the UAE and GCC countries.
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Milma sells 9.4 MN liters of milk during Onam days
12-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.
Milma has achieved an all-time record in the sale of milk, curd and other dairy products during the Onam days from September 4 to 7, registering a steep increase from last year’s figures.
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Sid's Farm launches A2 Desi Cow Milk
22-Aug-2022 - 0 Comments.
Sid's Farm, a premium D2C dairy brand based out of Telangana, has launched A2 Desi Cow Milk for its customers in Hyderabad on the auspicious occasion of India's 75th Independence Day. Due to high customer demand for A2 milk, the company made pre-booking available, and within the first 6 hrs of pre-booking; they received an overwhelming response with over 400+ customers pre-booking for more than 350 ltrs.
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Agri minister inaugurates centenary year celebrations of National Dairy Research Institute
03-Jul-2022 - 0 Comments.
Agriculture and Farmers Welfare minister, Narendra Singh Tomar recently inaugurated the centenary year celebrations of the National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal (Haryana).
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Union agriculture minister launches integrated hi-tech online portals on export/import of agricultural commodities,pesticides registration
19-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar recently lauched two portals, one for the Computerized Registration of pesticide (CROP) and the other for Plant Quarantine Management System (PQMS).
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Ingen Technologies launches SecuLock to prevent dairy products' theft, pilferage
13-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
Ingen Technologies, a fully owned subsidiary of WRMS, launches SecuLock, a state-of-the-art indigenously manufactured smart e-lock developed for live monitoring and prevention of theft and pilferage, especially in milk tankers.
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Sid's Farm increased milk prices after 2 years
06-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
Sid’s Farm, a premium dairy brand based in Telangana announced that it has raised its milk price after two years.
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USDA provides additional funding of USD 80m for long-term dairy industry resilience
03-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an additional investment of USD 80m in the Dairy Business Innovation (DBI) Initiatives.
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Milma Chairman KS Mani elected director of NCDFI
24-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
K S Mani, Chairman, Kerala Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (KCMMF), known popularly by its brand name Milma, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the National Cooperative Dairy Federation of India (NCDFI), the apex body of dairy and edible oil cooperatives in the country.
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India showcases export potential of organic & horticulture produce at EXPO2020 Dubai
22-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
To project the strength of India’s organic agriculture and horticulture products in the global market, India Pavilion at EXPO2020 Dubai hosted a seminar “Indian Organic and Horticulture Sector–Moving Up the Value Chain’ as part of the ongoing ‘Food, Agriculture and Livelihood’ fortnight.
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FPOs to play key role in making India millet hub of the world
21-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
As part of the ongoing ‘Food, Agriculture and Livelihood’ fortnight, the India Pavilion at EXPO2020 hosted a seminar – ‘India: Millets production and upscaling value chain’ on Friday. Senior government officials and sector experts deliberated on opportunities for Indian industry players producing and processing millets, to enhance the export potential of the country during the session.
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India to showcase agriculture, food processing potential at EXPO2020 Dubai
17-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
India will pitch to become the preferred sourcing partner for the global food processing industry during the fortnight at EXPO2020 Dubai and host various seminars and conferences to deliberate on ways to explore international collaborations and further strengthen its export potential.
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National Level conference on beekeeping held
03-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
National Bee Board (NBB) organized a National Conference on Beekeeping Sector in collaboration with National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd. (NAFED), Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India Limited (TRIFED) & National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) on 24 January 2022.
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MoooFarm secures funding from Accel to assist small dairy farmers
02-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
Dairytech startup MoooFarm has raised USD 2.4m in an initial funding round led by Accel India. Rockstart's AgriFood fund and Navus Ventures also took part in the funding round.
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Milma’s TRCMPU approves INR 1158 budget, announces incentive of INR 2 per litre on milk procurement
28-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.
Trivandrum Regional Co-operative Milk Producers Union (TRCMPU) of Milma has announced an incentive of INR 2 on each litre of milk procured from dairy farmers in four southern districts from February 1, in view of the rise in input cost and difficulties caused by the third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Stellapps wins National Startup Award 2021 in animal husbandry sector
22-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.
Stellapps Technologies won the National Startup Award 2021 by #StartupIndia in the Animal Husbandry sector for its effort in digitizing the dairy sector in India.
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Stellapps enters into a partnership with Nutreco, to benefit 2.8 MN farmers
20-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.
India's leading dairy tech startup, Stellapps has announced a five year partnership with Trouw Nutrition, the animal nutrition division of Nutreco.
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Discourage sale of milk from outside, promote domestic output: Minister Chinchurani
05-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.
Kerala Minister for Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development, J Chinchurani today called for concerted efforts to ensure that the state’s demand for milk is entirely met by the domestic output and discourage sale of milk coming from outside as the state is poised to achieve a record in milk production.
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Amit Shah inaugurates Amul's milk powder, butter plants worth INR 415 Cr in Gandhinagar
30-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.
India's Home and Co-operation minister Amit Shah has recently inaugurated AmulFed Dairy's new milk powder factory, butter manufacturing plant, poly film manufacturing plant, and an automated warehousing facility worth INR 415 crore in Gandhinagar.
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DAHD, MoFPI sign MoU to achieve sustainable development for rural poor
27-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.
Department of Animal husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) and Ministry of Food Processing Industry(MoFPI) signed an MoU for extension of benefits to Dairy Entrepreneurs/ Dairy industries through a convergence of various schemes.
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Dairy tech startup Stellapps raises USD 18 MN from pre-series C round, to digitize the Indian dairy sector
20-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.
India's leading dairy-tech startup Stellapps has completed the first close towards its pre-series C round from various investors. The total size of the round will be USD 18 million.
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India records 14.7% rise in agricultural, processed foods exports during April-October 2021
20-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.
In a major boost to export prospects of agricultural produce, India registered a significant surge in export of agricultural and processed food products in April-October period of current Financial Year, 2021-22, in comparison to the corresponding seven month period of last fiscal, 2020-21.
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Dairy.com enters India with the acquisition of Mr.Milkman
18-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.
America’s leading dairy technology, services, and intelligence provider, Dairy.com, has made its first investment in India with the acquisition of Mr.Milkman, India's leading last-mile dairy supply chain SaaS platform.
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Cremona to host international livestock show in Europe
17-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.
The historical Cremona International Livestock Exhibitions (November 26-28) in Italy is ready to host the most awaited event for the dairy cattle world that, due to covid-19 pandemic, has been absent from an international ring for two years now.
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Amendments to co-op Act; leadership changes in dairy sector inevitable, says Bhasurangan
17-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Thiruvananthapuram Regional Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union (TRCMPU) has scheduled a general body meeting on December 9 to effect changes to bylaws as mandated by the recent amendment to the Kerala Co-operative Societies Act, and set in motion the process of electing the new board of directors.
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CRISIL Data finds milk procurement by private dairy more in 8 milk producing states
18-Oct-2021 - 0 Comments.
Hatsun Agro Product Ltd had commissioned CRISIL, India’s largest Independent research house to conduct a market study regarding milk procurement by private dairy companies in India.
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Kerala government plans to bring bill for ensuring cattle feed, say Chinchurani
04-Oct-2021 - 0 Comments.
Kerala Government has plans to bring in legislation to ensure the quality of cattle feed sold in the state with in-built regulatory mechanisms, Minister for Animal Husbandry & Dairy Development Mrs J Chinchurani said recently.
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Agri Minister presents the progress of Indian Agriculture in G-20 meeting
20-Sep-2021 - 0 Comments.
Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar said that the Government of India has emphasized re-introducing traditional food items including millet, other nutritious cereals, fruits and vegetables, fish, dairy, and organic products in the diet of the people.
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APEDA signs MoU with ICAR to boost export prospects, farmers income
08-Sep-2021 - 0 Comments.
For increasing exports through quality production and processing, Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ICAR-Indian Institute of Millet Research (ICAR-IIMR) which is expected to boost value addition and farmers’ income.
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MPEDA enters 50th year of its existence; launches year-long Golden Jubilee celebrations
25-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) ushered into its 50th year of eventful and glorious existence by launching year-long Golden Jubilee celebrations, the first of its kind in the history of the organisation making way for the participation of hundreds, including pensioners, exporters and all its regional divisions and societies, through virtual platform.
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APEDA inks MoU with University of Agricultural Science, Bangalore to boost agri-exports
05-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.
To give boost agricultural and processed food products exports especially from Karnataka, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Agricultural Science (UAS) Bangalore.
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Bel Brands announces partnership with Dairy Farmers Of America to pilot sustainable milk cooling program
05-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.
Bel Brands USA is pleased to announce a new program in partnership with Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) a national dairy cooperative of farm families to implement and measure sustainable cooling practices designed to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by cutting on-farm energy usage.
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Hatsun Agro launches paneer; milk sourced directly from farmers
26-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
Hatsun Agro Product Ltd (HAP), has recently introduced ‘Arokya’ Paneer, a delectable new addition to its wide dairy product portfolio.
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APEDA collaborates with Ladakh officials to boost farmers’ income via unique agricultural produce
23-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
To give a boost to exports of agricultural produce from Ladakh, which would enhance farmers’ as well as entrepreneurs’ income, The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) in association with officials of the horticulture, agriculture, commerce, and industry departments of Union Territory and Defence Institute of High-Altitude Research (DIHAR) are working out a comprehensive plan of actions.
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Milk producers hails Gujarat government for Covid assistance on export of skimmed milk powder
17-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
Hailing the Gujarat government for supporting state milk producer during the time of Coid with assistance on Skimmed Milk Powder (SMP), Shamalbhai B Patel, Chairman, Amul Federation said INR 50 per kg Covid assistance was a remarkable and a very timely & sensitive decision.
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APEDA signs MoU with NAFED to strengthen export linkage of Farmer Cooperatives, FPOs
13-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd (NAFED) to harness the exports potential of agricultural and processed food products of cooperatives as well Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs).
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India's export footprint expands; GI certified mango shipped to Bahrain
11-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
India has expanded its footprint of mango exports to the newer countries this season, notwithstanding logistical challenges posed by the COVID19 pandemic.
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Sarda Dairy expands with launch of Vachan Farm classics cow milk in Mumbai
08-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
Sarda Dairy and Food Products Limited (SDFPL), one of the India's largest integrated dairy farms has today announced the expansion of its product portfolio in Mumbai with the launch of its Vachan Farm Classics Cow Milk.
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Mahratta Chamber, NABARD launches India’s first Agriculture Export Facilitation Centre
04-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
Mahratta Chamber of Commerce Industries and Agriculture (MCCIA) in association with the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) formally inaugurated India’s first Agriculture Export Facilitation Centre (AFEC) on the occasion of Maharashtra Krushi Din. However, it was initially launched virtually on 15 May 2021.
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Milma’s Malabar Union to launch medicare scheme for dairy farmers’ children
29-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Malabar Regional Co-operative Milk Producers’ Union (MRCMPU) under Milma is launching a scheme from the coming month, providing financial assistance for the treatment of its dairy farmers’ children diagnosed with type-1 diabetes.
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Dvara E-Dairy partners with IFFCO Tokio, launches AI powered cattle digital identity for cattle insurance
29-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
Dvara E-Dairy Solutions Pvt Ltd, a portfolio company of Dvara Holdings (Formerly Dvara Trusteeship) has announces the launch of "Surabhi e-Tag", an artificial intelligence (AI) powered digital tag to identify cattle based on muzzle identity.
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North Eastern state exports Burmese grapes 'Leteku' to Dubai
29-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
In a major boost to harness the export potential of agricultural and processed food products from north-eastern states, a shipment of fresh Burmese grapes referred to as ‘Leteku’ in the Assamese language has been exported to Dubai from Guwahati by the air route.
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Maharashtra exports exotic dragon fruit to Dubai
26-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
In a major boost to the export of exotic fruit, a consignment of fibre and mineral-rich ‘Dragon Fruit’, also referred to as Kamalam, has been exported to Dubai.
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APEDA organizes virtual meet to boost exports of agricultural products to Algeria
25-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
In a bid to boost agricultural and processed food products exports, The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) in collaboration with the Indian embassy has organized a virtual buyer-seller meet (VBSM) with Algeria.
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India’s export of agriculture & allied products up by 17.34% at USD 41.25 BN during 2020-21
11-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
Secretary, department of Commerce, Government of India Dr Anup Wadhawan said that Agriculture Exports have performed well during 2020-21.
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Amul installs micro ATM to pay dairy farmers at their doorsteps
09-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
In order to provide payment for procuring dairy farmers milk, India's largest dairy co-operative, Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Limited (GCMMF) popularly known as Amul has installed first Micro ATM payment center at doorstep of milk producer members.
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GI certified mangoes exported to Bahrain
09-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
In a major boost to mango export potential from the eastern region, sixteen varieties of mangoes including three GI certified Khirsapati and Lakshmanbhog (West Bengal), Zardalu (Bihar) are being exported to Bahrain.
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Amul's RS Sodhi elected as MD at International Dairy Federation
03-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
The International Dairy Federation (IDF) unanimously elected R S Sodhi, managing director, Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (GCMMF) that sells Amul branded products in India, to its board during the general assembly held on 1 June, according to media reports.
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Sid’s Farm announces 27 tests before delivering milk to consumers
03-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
Sid’s Farm, a new dairy brand has announced that the company performs 27 tests based on FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) legal standards of milk and milk products.
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APEDA organizes webinar to commemorate the World Milk Day
03-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) in association with the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (MFAHD) organized a webinar cum interactive session on the prospects of harnessing the full potential of dairy products exports from the country on the occasion of World Milk Day.
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APEDA organized second virtual trade fair for horticultural products
28-May-2021 - 0 Comments.
To boost the export potential of India’s agricultural and processed food products during the COVID19 pandemic, the second virtual trade fair (VTF) for horticultural produce organized by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) was inaugurated.
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GI certified Shahi Litchi exported to United Kingdom
25-May-2021 - 0 Comments.
In a major boost to the export of GI-certified products, the season’s first consignment of Shahi Litchi from Bihar was exported to the United Kingdom by the air route.
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Tripura based Krishi Sanyoga exports 1.2MT jackfruits to London
21-May-2021 - 0 Comments.
In a major step towards harnessing the export potential of agricultural and processed food products from the north-eastern region, a shipment of 1.2 metric tonnes (MT) of fresh jackfruit was exported from Tripura to London.
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NDDB to offer energy efficient solutions to dairy industry, inks MoU with EESL
05-May-2021 - 0 Comments.
With a view to promote efficient renewable technologies in the dairy industry, National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) during a virtual ceremony on 5 May 2021 at NDDB, Anand.
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Sid’s Farm launches natural paneer
04-May-2021 - 0 Comments.
Sid’s farm, the Telangana based Modern Dairy Brand has launched natural paneer as one of its key offerings in the list of value-added products aimed to provide quality food and ingredients to the customers.
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India’s agri & allied commodities export up by 18.49 % during April 2020 - Feb 2021
24-Apr-2021 - 0 Comments.
The export of Agri and allied commodities during April 2020 - Feb,2021 were INR 2.74 lakh Crore as compared to INR 2.31 Crore in the same period last year indicating an increase of 18.49 percent.
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Stellapps ties up with India Post Payments Bank to drive financial inclusion for dairy farmers
25-Feb-2021 - 0 Comments.
Leading dairy-tech startup, Stellapps has announced that it has signed an agreement with India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) to digitize the dairy milk procurement value chain and promote banking facilities at milk collection centres.
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Paras Dairy empowering dairy farmers with digital payment system
18-Feb-2021 - 0 Comments.
VRS Foods Ltd., one of the leading dairies in India with end to end focus on Farmers and Customers and market preferred dairy products under the brand of Paras, has collaborated with a tech startup, Stellapps for their first of its kind fully automated user friendly Digital Direct Farmers Payment Application "mooPay" in two different milk shed zones of VRS Foods Ltd. - Kanpur Dehat District of Uttar Pradesh, and Malanpur district of Madhya Pradesh in the presence of the Managing Director/Director – Operation(s), Narender Nagar, under whose visionary leadership this project has been executed.
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Milk Mantra appoints ex-Lactalis Sandipan Ghosh as COO
28-Jan-2021 - 0 Comments.
Milk Mantra has appointed accomplished food & dairy industry leader Sandipan Ghosh as Chief Operating Officer (COO).
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Jayshri Gayatri Food forays in country's B2C domestic market
31-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.
Jayshri Gayatri Food Products (JGFP), one of the leading dairy product manufacturers in the Central India, has now forayed into the B2C Indian domestic market with its dairy products brand ‘Milk Magic’.
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Hatsun Agro Product opens its 3000th outlet
02-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.
Hatsun Agro Product Ltd. (HAP), a leading private sector dairy company in India, inaugurated its 3000 HAP Daily outlet.
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APEDA organises virtual buyer-seller meets with importing countries for Indian agri products
22-Nov-2020 - 0 Comments.
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry facilitates export of its scheduled products through various export promotional activities, such as organizing International Buyer-Seller Meets, participation of exporters in leading trade events in the potential importing countries, and product promotion programmes in specific markets.
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NDDB chairman unanimously elected to International Dairy Federation board
10-Nov-2020 - 0 Comments.
Dilip Rath, Chairman, National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) has been unanimously elected to the Board of International Dairy Federation (IDF) on 2 November 2020 during the General Assembly of IDF.
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NDDB inks MoU with Ladakh to promote livelihoods from dairying
09-Nov-2020 - 0 Comments.
With a view to promote dairying and rural livelihoods in the Union Territory of Ladakh, NDDB and UT Administration of Ladakh signed an MoU for conducting a benchmark survey in the newly formed UT. NDDB’s dairy potential survey will help prepare a road map to boost dairying in the UT and will help in enhancing income of the rural population in the mountainous border areas.
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Stellapps unveils direct payments to farmers, launches MooPay
16-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.
As part of its value-added embedded fintech services program for dairies and dairy farmers, the leading dairy-tech startup Stellapps has launched a first of its kind fully automated Digital Direct Farmers Payment product for Dairy Cooperatives, called “mooPay” in Bhilwara district of Rajasthan.
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Export of essential agri commodities increases by 43.4% during April-September 2020
13-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.
The consistent and concerted efforts of the Government to boost agricultural exports are bearing fruit as despite of the on-going Covid-19 crisis, the export of essential agri commodities for the cumulative period of April-September, 2020 has increased by 43.4 percent to Rs 53626.6 crore as compared to Rs 37397.3 crore in the same period last year.
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Milk Mantra supports flood-affected dairy farmers
15-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
New age dairy startup Milk Mantra organized a health camp for cows at Gadamathiapada village on the 10 September, in a bid to support the dairy farmers of flood-affected Kanash block of Odisha’s Puri district.
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Pesticides Management Bill 2020 will hurt Indian farmers and agriculture; needs review before clearance, says CCFI
12-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
The Pesticides Management Bill 2020 (PMB) was introduced in the Rajya Sabha on 23 March 2020 to replace The Insecticides Act 1968, which currently governs the registration, manufacturing, export, sale and use of pesticides in India
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‘Goal is to double the Fish Exports in the next 3 to 4 years’, says Modi
10-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched PM Matsya Sampada Yojana, e-Gopala App & several initiatives linked to studies and research in fisheries production, dairy, animal husbandry and agriculture in Bihar through video conferencing.
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India’s exports of agricultural commodities grow up by 23.24% during March-June
19-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.
Self-reliant agriculture is critical for the goal of an Atmanirbhar Bharat. For this, agricultural export is extremely important as besides earning precious foreign exchange for the country, the exports help farmers/producers/exporters to take advantage of wider international market and increase their income.
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Amul initiates India's first digitalization in artificial insemination
15-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.
Artificial insemination is a proven scientific method for improving genetics of animals. Amul Dairy has decided to digitize the artificial insemination service in its operational area.
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Cargill opens new cattle supplement plant Maharashtra with an investment of INR 122 cr
09-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.
In order to address milk productivity in cattle’s across India, Cargill has opened a high-pressure hydrogenation plant in Kurkumbh, Maharashtra to manufacture superior bypass fat, a health and nutrition supplement for dairy cattle.
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Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurates state of the art honey testing lab in Gujarat
24-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian minister of agriculture and farmers’ welfare Narendra Singh Tomar has today inaugurated the ‘World Class State of Art Honey Testing Laboratory’ established by National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) in Anand (Gujarat) with support of National Bee Board (NBB), through Video Conference.
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Amul consolidated turnover crosses INR 52,000 cr during 2019-20 FY
19-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
India’s largest milk co-operative, Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (GCMMF) and its constituent member unions which markets the Amul brand of milk and dairy products has registered a consolidate turnover of INR 52,000 crore during the fiscal year ended 31 March 2020.
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Milk production is expected to touch 330 million tons by 2024, says dairy minister
16-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian minister for animal husbandry and dairying Giriraj Singh today while launching the implementation guidelines for Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) worth INR 15,000 crore said by 2024, country's milk production is expected to touch 330 million tonnes.
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India export of coir and coir products touch INR 2757 crore during 2019-20
16-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
The export, of coir and coir products from India worth INR 2757.90 crore for the year 2019-20, registers an all-time high record, which is around INR 30 crore higher than that of the last year i.e. 2018-19 which stood at Rs. 2728.04 crore.
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Stellapps receives technology pioneer award from World Economic Forum
17-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.
Stellapps, the Bengaluru based market leader in the Indian dairy tech space, was selected among hundreds of candidates as one of the World Economic Forum’s “Technology Pioneers”.
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India’s milk production in Q1 2020 improved over 2019, says RaboResearch Dairy report
15-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.
Better soil moisture and feed quality, along with improved payouts to farmers, helped improve milk supplies. However, the lockdown from the second half of March has led to supply-chain disruptions, impacting demand for dairy products in the B2B channel, RaboResearch Dairy Quarterly titled 'Waiting for the Dust to Settle' said.
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Government giving 1.5 crore dairy farmers Kisan Credit Cards
02-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.
The Government will provide Kisan Credit Card (KCC) to 1.5 crore dairy farmers belonging to Milk Unions and Milk producing Companies within the next two months (1 June-31 July 2020) under a special drive.
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Covid-19 spread impacting basmati rice export destinations: APEDA
01-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.
The recent outbreak of the Covid-19 virus have severely affected Indian basmati rice exports destination, with Iran being severely affected, APEDA said in its market intelligence report.
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Mother Dairy procuring 2.55 lakh litres per day in Vidarbha, Marathwada region
20-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
Taking an initiative in providing availability of essentials like food and health services to the masses is crucial, Mother Dairy is procuring an average milk volume of 2.55 lakh litres per day in Vidarbha and Marathwada region.
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Dairy products output to grow by 10% in 2020-21 fiscal year, says India Ratings report
19-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
The manufactured dairy products output is estimated to grow 10% to INR 283,000 crore (USD $37.58 billion) during the current financial year (April 2020-March 2021), a Mumbai based rating firm, India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) said in a report.
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Govt announces interest subvention on working capital loans for dairy sector
14-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
Looking at the hardship faced by the dairy sector, central government has announced a interest subvention scheme on working capital for dairy sector.
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APEDA set up new rice export promotion forum
13-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
In order to provide special support to rice export, the central government has decided to set up a new Rice Export Promotion Forum (REPF).
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Indian fertilizer company eyeing big orders from African countries
12-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
Despite enormous logistic and other challenges posed by COVID-19 lockdown, Hindustan Insecticides Limited (India) is making all efforts to ensure adequate supply of insecticides to farmer community in the country and at the same time eyeing big export orders of DDT from African countries.
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Japan lifts inspection order for black tiger shrimps imported from India
18-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
Japan has lifted inspection order for Indian black tiger shrimps (Penaeus monodon) after the export consignments of this shrimp were found free from any residue of synthetic antibacterial drug furazolidone.
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Godrej Jersey commences direct dairy deliveries to housing societies
13-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
Creamline Dairy Products Limited (CDPL), subsidiary of Godrej Agrovet Limited has undertaken an initiative that will enable housing societies to directly order essential food items under their Jersey portfolio
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Indian Railways operating 134 trains for transporting perishable commodities since CONVID-19
11-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian Railways has identified 67 routes (134 trains) for Parcel Special Trains since the start of the lockdown for perishable commodities including fruits, vegetables, milk and dairy products and seeds for agriculture purpose
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Over 34.5 million cattle registered under the National animal disease control program, says NDDB
02-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
In order to provide safety to country's cattle population from Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and Brucellosis, National Dairy Development Board (NDDB)'s National Animal Disease Control Programme (NADCP), a 5-year project has been launched by the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi with total outlay of INR 13,343 crore (USD $ 2 billion).
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NDDB requests dairy cooperatives to ensure supply of milk, milk products
26-Mar-2020 - 0 Comments.
Considering the dairy cooperatives account for the bulk of the organized liquid milk supply to consumers, it is important that they make all the necessary arrangements to ensure the supply of milk and milk products to consumers in this unprecedented situation created by COVID 19 virus.
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NDDB issues COVID-19 advisory to dairy cooperatives
21-Mar-2020 - 0 Comments.
In line with the Government of India’s efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 virus, NDDB has disseminated essential advisory materials to dairy federations across the country.
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Budget 2020: Export target of USD 14 BN set for aquaculture sector
01-Feb-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian finance and corporate affairs minister, Mrs Nirmala Sitharaman while presenting 2020-21 budget has set a target of USD 14 billion (INR 1 lakh crore) from blue economy exports.
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India exported INR 5150 crore worth of organic farming products in 2018-19
19-Dec-2019 - 0 Comments.
The quantity of organic product produced during 2018-19 under Participatory Guarantee System-(PGS)-India and National Programme on Organic Production (NPOP) of Agriculture Processed Food and Export Development Authority (APEDA) is given at Annexure I. The total value of organic products exported from India is Rs 5150.99 crore (for 614089.614 MT).
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New Delhi to host India's first ever India International Cooperatives Trade Fair
02-Jul-2019 - 0 Comments.
Aligning with the Agriculture Export Policy 2018 which aims at doubling the agriculture export and integrating Indian farmers and agriculture products with global value chains, The First Ever India International Cooperatives Trade Fair in New Delhi
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NDDB’s dairy development initiative in Vidarbha & Marathwada transforming lives: Dilip Rath
23-Jun-2019 - 0 Comments.
National Dairy Development Board’s dairy development initiative in Vidarbha and Marathwada are gradually transforming the lives of rural people as it has started impacting social issues like gender inequalities and unemployment. NDDB’s innovative efforts have given the much-needed confidence to milk producers as they are getting the fair share of consumer price.
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Pune based Mittal Happy Cows Dairy Farms partners dairy tech start-up Mr Milkman
03-Jun-2019 - 0 Comments.
Mittal Happy Cows Dairy Farms, one of the fastest growing dairy farms in Pune, has partnered with Delhi based Dairy tech start-up, Mr. Milkman to launch a co-branded application – ‘Mr Milk’, to deliver premium quality, un-adulterated A2 Milk
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Himalayan Creamery partners Mr. Milkman for launching milk subscription, delivery service
20-Mar-2019 - 0 Comments.
Himalayan Creamery, one of the fastest growing dairy farms in Punjab has partnered with Delhi based Dairy tech startup, Mr. Milkman to launch co-branded application for milk Subscription and delivery service in Punjab
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NDDB opens up a new vista to multiply elite indigenous cows
18-Jan-2019 - 0 Comments.
Two calves one of Gir breed and other of Sahiwal were born at an interval of one week at the state-of-the art facility created by National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) in Anand for producing calves through in-vitro fertilization technique.
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Indian export of herbs and herbal products records 14.22% growth in 2017-18
10-Jan-2019 - 0 Comments.
The export of herbs and value-added extracts of medicinal herbs are gradually increasing over the years. India exported USD 330.18 Million worth of Herbs during 2017-18 with a growth rate of 14.22% over the previous year
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Indian export of organic farming products picking up
10-Jan-2019 - 0 Comments.
Indian Ministry of Commerce & Industry has implemented the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) since 2001 with the following objectives
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Indian Commerce Ministry holds first national workshop on Agri Export Policy
08-Jan-2019 - 0 Comments.
The first national workshop on the agri export policy, approved by Cabinet recently, was held in New Delhi toda
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Egyptian Government pledges subsidies to help agricultural export to the MEA region
08-Oct-2018 - 0 Comments.
Egyptian exports to the UAE increased from USD1.126bn in the first half of 2016, to USD1.204bn during the same period in 2017 according to Egypt Todayregistering a 7 per cent increase in growth.
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CLFMA CFO Forum discuss insights on the future of Indian livestock sector
01-Jun-2018 - 0 Comments.
CLFMA organized its first “CFO Forum” in association with NCDEX IPFT for senior-level professionals from various sub-sectors of livestock industry such as poultry, dairy, feed and aquaculture
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MSC certification a boon for boosting export value of Indian fisheries
15-Apr-2018 - 0 Comments.
Observing that eco-labelling certification awarded by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is crucial for bolstering export value of Indian fisheries, a panel of stakeholders in marine fisheries sector has decided to take joint efforts to obtain the certification
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NDDB Dairy Services ties up with PharmaSecure to safeguard indigenous cow population
13-Feb-2018 - 0 Comments.
PharmaSecure, a leading provider of brand protection, consumer loyalty & engagement solutions today announced that it has joined hands with NDDB- Dairy Services to provide a simple and effective tool to safeguard country’s high quality indigenous breeds of cow
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IISS: MPEDA, Switzerland's COOP tie up to boost organic aqua farming in India
28-Jan-2018 - 0 Comments.
In a first-of-its-kind tie-up in India’s marine sector, COOP Cooperative, one of Switzerland's biggest retail and wholesale companies, is partnering the Government of India's Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) to develop export-oriented organic aqua farming in India to cater to the growing demand for organic seafood products across the EU.
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IISS: Indian seafood industry to achieve $7.84 BN export target if current growth continues
27-Jan-2018 - 0 Comments.
Stakeholders from across the Indian seafood industry have voiced their optimism about marine products exports achieving a milestone INR 500 billion ($ 7.84 billion) target in the next few years given the current growth curve and strides made in aquaculture production
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Indian dairy sector offers numerous possibilities for entrepreneurs globally
26-Nov-2017 - 0 Comments.
Indian Agriculture Minister said India is the Oyster of the global dairy industry with opportunities galore for the entrepreneurs globally
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India allocates $1.70 BN for Dairy Processing & Infrastructure Development Fund
12-Sep-2017 - 0 Comments.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has approved a 'Dairy Processing & Infrastructure Development Fund' (DIDF) with an outlay of USD $1.70 billion (INR 10,881 crore)
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India's soymeal exports up by 86% during August 2017
08-Sep-2017 - 0 Comments.
India's export of Soybean meal and its other value added products (HS Code 2304 and 1208) during August 2017 was recorded at 50,000 tonnes as compared to 27,000 tonnes in August 2016
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DAHDF is regularly reviewing the availability of milk situation in the country with National Dairy Development Board
21-Apr-2017 - 0 Comments.
Adulteration in Milk is harmful to health even while it is an unfair trade practices
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Quality Mark Award Scheme for Dairy Cooperatives initiated by NDDB
21-Apr-2017 - 0 Comments.
As part of the innovative initiatives under the “White Revolution” umbrella Schemes, the Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries has supported the National Dairy Development Board(NDDB) developed initiative of “Quality Mark” Award Scheme for dairy Cooperatives to promote and encourage enhancement of safety, quality and hygiene of milk and milk products manufactured by dairy cooperatives.
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NDDB's Cattle Feed Knowledge Portal launched
28-Feb-2017 - 0 Comments.
Indian minister of state for agriculture & farmers welfare, Parshottam Rupala has launched National Dairy Development Board (NDDB)’s Cattle Feed Knowledge Portal, an interactive knowledge platform on various aspects of compound cattle feed production.
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NDDB’s Cattle Feed Knowledge Portal launched
28-Feb-2017 - 0 Comments.
Indian minister of state for agriculture & farmers welfare, Parshottam Rupala has launched National Dairy Development Board (NDDB)’s Cattle Feed Knowledge Portal, an interactive knowledge platform on various aspects of compound cattle feed production.
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DuPont announces launch of Danisco YO-MIX CURD Cultures for the Indian market
25-Jan-2017 - 0 Comments.
DuPont Nutrition & Health will address today’s consumer trends in the dairy space with innovative ingredient solutions at the 45th Dairy Industry Conference and International Trade Fair in Mumbai, Maharashtra from 16-18 February.
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DuPont announces launch of Danisco YO-MIX CURD Cultures for the Indian market
25-Jan-2017 - 0 Comments.
DuPont Nutrition & Health will address today’s consumer trends in the dairy space with innovative ingredient solutions at the 45th Dairy Industry Conference and International Trade Fair in Mumbai, Maharashtra from 16-18 February.
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India sign MoU with Mauritius in agro industry, fisheries & dairy sector
16-Jan-2017 - 0 Comments.
Indian agriculture and farmers welfare minister, Radha Mohan Singh and Minister of Business, Enterprise and Cooperatives, Govt. of Mauritius, Soomilduth Bholah signed on MoU for Cooperation in the field of Cooperatives & related areas recently.
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Huge opportunities generated for skilled youth in agriculture, allied sectors, says Singh
06-Jan-2017 - 0 Comments.
Indian minister of agriculture and farmers welfare has said that due to the sophisticated development in agriculture sector, employment opportunities have been generated for the skilled youth in the fields of agri-warehousing in agriculture, cold chains, supply chains, dairy, poultry, meat, fisheries, horticulture, agricultural mechanization as well as micro-irrigation.
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Government ask Amul to open bank accounts of every milk producers by Jan 2017
27-Dec-2016 - 0 Comments.
In order to bring all dairy farmers in the banking channel, central government has asked the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (GCMMF) owner of country's largest dairy co-operative, AMUL to open bank accounts of all Milk producers/farmers by December 30, 2016.
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Singh visits Mother Dairy, Safal outlets to promote cashless transaction
26-Dec-2016 - 0 Comments.
Indian minister of agriculture and farmers welfare, Radha Mohan Singh recently visited some outlets of Mother Dairy Milk and Safal to see the digitalization drive to promote cashless transaction.
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Dairy startup, Osam raises $6.7 MN in Series B funding
13-Dec-2016 - 0 Comments.
Dairy startup, Osam has raised $6.7 million (Rs 45 crore) in Series B funding from Lok Capital-advised Growth Catalyst Partners.
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Amul selects Amazon to enter US markets
02-Dec-2016 - 0 Comments.
In order to expand its reach in the United States, India's largest dairy cooperative with 3.6 million members, Amul has selected Amazon to sell its products in the US.
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Dilip Rath appointed chairman of NDDB
01-Dec-2016 - 0 Comments.
The central government has appointed Dilip Rath as Chairman of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) for two years.
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India chalks out dairy plan to increase milk production
In order to increase milk production, India has chalked out plans on how to produce more milk and also cut down spoilage
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India forms committee for monitoring bird flu
26-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
Looking at an increase in bird flu cases in the country, Indian government today constituted a Committee headed by Joint Commissioner, Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairy and Fisheries (DADF) to maintain constant vigil on the situation arising out of avian influenza (H5N8).
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Dairy Classic Ice Cream raises $16 MN from Motilal Oswal
24-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
Bangalore based Dairy Classic Ice Creams have raised over $16 million from Motilal Oswal Private Equity (MOPE) for expanding its operations in India.
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Goa Dairy launches protein rich cattle feed
21-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
In order to increase milk output in the state, Goa Dairy has announced the launch of protein rich cattle feed 'Supreme' in the state.
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By 2017 end Mother Dairy to sell fortified milk only
20-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
In a view to fight malnutrition in the country, National Dairy Development Board (NDDB)'s subsidiary, Mother Dairy will be selling fortified milk by the end of 2017.
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Odisha sets seafood export target at $3 BN by 2020
15-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
With seafood exports been rising from the state, Odisha state has set a target of $3 billion (Rs 20,000 crore) in the next five years or by 2020.
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Freshman Valley initiate CSR in Bahjoi
14-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
Understanding its responsibility towards the society, Uttar Pradesh based dairy plant, Freshmen Valley has organized CSR activity near its plant in Bahjoi, Sambhal district.
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Mother Dairy to invest $30 MN in Maharashtra
06-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
The wholly owned subsidiary of National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), Mother Dairy will be investing $30 million (Rs 200 crore) in Maharashtra.
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Creamline Dairy setting up new dairy plant in Vishakapatnam
05-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
In order to expand its reach across India, Creamline Dairy, a subsidiary of Godrej Agrovet is setting up new dairy plant in Vishakapatnam.
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USFDA calls for greater collaborations
03-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
Recognizing the importance of timely and effective collaboration between India and the food and drug regulatory body of the United States, the Director of Delhi based USFDA’s India office, Dr Mathew T Thomas has called for a collaboration of the best practices in the farmed shrimp industry to minimize the extent of export rejections into the US.
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MPEDA creates database of aqua farmers in Andhra Pradesh
30-Sep-2016 - 0 Comments.
In a major initiative to align the marine industry with the Centre’s ambitious ‘Digital India’ programme, the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) has presented to the Andhra Pradesh government a digital list of the state’s farmers in the aqua sector, which would provide spot prices of seafood products in international markets on a real-time basis.
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Dare to dairy at IDF World Dairy Summit in Netherlands
28-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.
The IDF World Dairy Summit is the annual top meeting of the global dairy industry attracting about 1,500 participants from all over the world. This year (from the 16 to 21 October) the Summit is organized in The Netherlands and the message is Dare to Dairy!
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Russia sign dairy export protocol with India
16-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.
With several months of negotiations with Russia, decks are cleared for dairy exports, as the later has signed export protocols with India.
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Telangana to launch dairy revolution
02-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.
In order to increase milk production in the state, the newly created state, Telangana’s State Livestock Development Agency (TSLDA) has decided to launch a ‘white revolution’ in the state by adding good breedable milch animals.
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Odisha Dairy Co-operative awarded ISO 22000:2005 certification
02-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.
The MS Certification Services has granted International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 22000:2005 Certificate to the Bhubaneswar Dairy, Chandrasekharpur recently through its accredited agency under the assistance of the Institute of Quality and Environment Management Services Pvt Ltd.