Meghalaya government boost to livestock industry will create employment in the state

11-Jan-2023 - 0 Comments.

India is one of the world's top producers of products related to animal husbandry and livestock. In India, dietary habits have changed as a result of changing lifestyles and increasing per capita income. An increase in demand for livestock products is being caused by rising consumption of milk, meat, and eggs.

Farmers must make the best of 'farm to home' concept

02-Jan-2023 - 0 Comments.

The 'Farm to home' concept is gaining popularity across the world as it can connect consumers directly with the producers. This helps consumers to raise their concerns about the purity and safety of the food they procure.

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.

TRCMPU of Milma launches silage distribution programme

31-Oct-2022 - 0 Comments.

As part of the various initiatives to make the state self-sufficient in milk production, the Thiruvananthapuram Regional Cooperative Milk Producers Union of Milma (TRCMPU-Milma) launched the silage distribution project, known as ‘Haritham,’ that will keep cattle in good health and lead to higher milk production.

TRCMPU adopts INR Rs 1,248 Cr budget for 2022-23

22-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.

The Trivandrum Regional Co-operative Milk Producers Union (TRCMPU) unanimously adopted a budget of INR 1,248 crore for the financial year 2022-23 at its Annual General Body meeting today.

A S AGRI AND AQUA LLP invests in Agri Tourism Development Corporation

A S AGRI AND AQUA LLP, widely recognized as a pioneer in Hi-tech soil-based Vertical Farming in India and one of the largest turmeric producers has announced their investment in Taware's startup Agri Tourism Development Corporation (ATDC).

Water Ways' update on the acquisition of Hidrotop, a Chilean Smart Irrigation Provider

06-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.

Water Ways Technologies Inc, a global provider of Israeli-based agriculture technology that provides water irrigation solutions to agricultural producers, is pleased to report that the due diligence process on the acquisition of Desarrollo De Sistemas Hidraulicos SA (Hidrotop) is progressing well, and Water Ways expect to close the acquisition by mid-May, 2022, or such later date as the parties may mutually agree upon.

AIWPA welcomes Maharashtra decision to permit wine to be sold in supermarkets

04-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.

The All India Wine Producers Association (AIWPA) an Apex body of wineries in India, having more than 70 members, including all the major Indian wineries and wine producers, had proposed to the State Government and has succeeded in getting passed a landmark rule to permit sales of wines in “Walk-in Supermarkets”.

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.

Bio Innovations for regenerative agriculture

19-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.

Explaining the theme of the Bio-Agri 2021, India's biggest conference, "Bio Innovations for Regenerative Agriculture" Dr Venkatesh Devanur, Secretary of BIPA-Bio Agri Input Producers Association said India is the biggest exporter of rice.

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.

ICAR's CIBA Chennai signs MoU with Aqua farmers producers organization

06-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.

The ICAR-Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture, Chennai signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Aqua-Farmers’ Producers’ Organization (FPO), M/s Betterwell Pvt Ltd, Cochin, Kerala.

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.

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.

Samunnati launches open agri network for FPOs

23-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

Samunnati, an agri value chain enabler has announced that it has launched India’s first Open Agri Network, FPOnEXT, an exclusive Farmers Producers Organisations (FPOs) network via an affiliation programme, which offers unique benefits to the members.

ICAR Institutes, KVKs to expedite the setting-up of Farmers Producers Organizations

09-Mar-2021 - 0 Comments.

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research’s Institutions (ICAR) along with the Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVK) and National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) jointly organized a Webshop to discuss about the strategies for speeding-up and setting-up of Farmers’ Producers’ Organizations (FPOs) in 116 blocks in the country under the recently launched Central Scheme.

New ruminant meta-analysis from Alltech addresses protein challenges, carbon footprint and profitability

18-Feb-2021 - 0 Comments.

The tightening of global protein supplies is creating uncertainty for producers and the feed industry alike as to where this year’s protein supply will come from. Add to that the ever-increasing pressure on producers to meet the growing global demand for milk and meat while also reducing their environmental impact and remaining financially viable.

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.

Modi lauds working of Farmer Producers Organization scheme in Maharashtra

24-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

Indian prime minister, Narendra Modi has lauded the work of Farmer Producers Organizations (FPOs) work in Maharashtra during the ongoing lockdown imposed due to COVID19.

Government initiates dialogue with agri commodity producers, exporters in the aftermath of COVID-19 crisis

14-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

Sanjay Agarwal, secretary of Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare (DAC&FW)Sanjay Agarwal held a video conference with exporters of Agri and Allied commodities to gain a first- hand account of the problems being faced during the COVID-19 crisis.

CMFRI launches project to develop online platform for fish marketing

22-Jul-2019 - 0 Comments.

In a major initiative that is beneficial to the fish producers, consumers, traders and processors in the country, the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has launched a research project for developing an online platform in order to facilitate effective fish marketing systems

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.

Bayer encourages Argentine farmers to a sustainable soybean production

01-Oct-2018 - 0 Comments.

Bayer is committed to further promoting sustainability in agriculture. In September, Bayer Argentina launched the Certification Training for Red Dorados initiative, which aims to collaboratively mobilize distributors and producers to certify their soybean production

Alltech list out new digital technologies to improve efficiencies in poultry production

01-Feb-2018 - 0 Comments.

Growth in poultry farming has been relentless, and rising to meet that growth are digital technologies that can offer producers an enormous efficiency advantage.

Alltech, Coppens International opens new aquaculture research centre

11-Sep-2017 - 0 Comments.

The Alltech Coppens Aqua Centre, an aquatic research facility focused on excellence in feed solutions for aqua producers around the world was opened recently.

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.