No fodder supply crisis;steps taken to address shortages in future: Govt
The government on Thursday said there is no fodder supply crisis at present but the prices remain high and steps are being taken to address any possible shortages in the…
Lumpy Skin Disease:A livelihood crisis for India’s small dairy farmers
It was on a July day that Lakshmi Devi noticed swelling on her cow Laalri’s legs. The next day, the animal’s body was covered with lumps. Devi called the local…
NDP-II set for rollout from April
The ambitious plan NDP-I Started in February 2012 Financial outlay of ₹2,241 crore Objective: To increase the productivity of milch animals and improve market access of milk producers Outcomes: Milk production…
GST rates levied on healthy dairying : buttermilk, curd, lassi and paneer
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council on Tuesday decided to remove a host of tax exemptions and hike rates for an even larger number of mass-consumption items. It approved…
Govt planning to remove gst exemption on dairy products in phases
The Group of Ministers (GoM) formed for GST rate rationalisation met on 17th June 2022, making some key proposals. It shall be placing an interim report before the GST Council,…
India’s dairy farmers face searing heat
ailas Ramasamy gently guides his cows into a hangar-sized shed, tethers them to their posts, lays out their fodder and cleans the floor. Then, as he steps out, he flips…
Dairy farmers gained from increased prices but hit by the fodder crisis
Apart from the heatwave, farm incomes were hit by pests, disease and a bad sowing experience. 1. Dairy farmers had gained from increased prices but were hit by the fodder crisis. 2.…
FSSAI notifies norms for vegan products thus bringing regulatory clarity
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has notified regulations for vegan food products bringing much needed regulatory clarity for the nascent but rapidly growing segment in the country.…
Twice a day take some probiotic- Dr N K Ganguly at PSMC
On 23rd May, Verghese Kurien Centre of Excellence, IRMA organized an expert lecture and interactive session with Padma Bhushan Dr Nirmal Kumar Ganguly at Pramukh Swami Medical College, Bhaikaka University.…
Centre allows cooperatives to sell products online
Centre to charge a transaction fee The Union Cabinet on Wednesday cleared a proposal allowing cooperatives to sell products on the Government-e-Marketplace (GeM) platform. The cooperatives may however be charged…