Dairy Farmers

Ensure clean milk for citizens, no garbage for cattle: HC to Delhi govt

The Delhi High Court has asked the city government to ensure supply of clean and hygienic milk to citizens and see to it that cattle do not feed on garbage as it can have a detrimental effect the quality of milk and those who consume it. The order by a bench headed by Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma came on a petition by a lawyer seeking directions to the authorities to take all measures for ensuring clean and hygienic milk for the people of Delhi. The Delhi government counsel said adequate steps were being taken to ensure supply of clean and hygienic milk to city residents and proper regulations were already in place. He further said if the petitioner files a representation with the authorities about her grievances, it will be considered in accordance with law. Observing that "no further orders are required to be passed" in the matter in view of the stand of the government, the court said the petitioner is at liberty to file a representation before the authorities. "The State

Amul's Pashudhan is opening an alternative business for farmers, eBay style

In the "Pashudhan" tool of Amul's Milk Producers' app, the cattle rearers can upload pictures of their cattle and enter details like the day's milk yield and breed in order to sell them

Dairy farmers to get Rs 4 per litre milk more till March 2023: Kerala min

Dairy farmers would be paid an additional Rs 4 per litre of milk till March next year as part of a Rs 28 crore project for them, Kerala Minister J Chinchurani said

Amul urges Modi to delay plastic straw ban, cites impact on dairy farmers

The decision has spooked Amul and global drinks majors including PepsiCo Inc and Coca-Cola, especially after the government declined to change its stance

Dairy farmers to get 'kisan credit card' as well: Union minister Rupala

The card allows beneficiaries to get loans from NABARD at rates ranging from 2 to 4 per cent

State Bank of India, PONLAIT ink pact on loan to dairy farmers

The Chennai circle of the bank which includes Tamil Nadu and Puducherry would make the loan available under the bank's YONO application

Top headlines: FM sees near zero GDP growth in FY21, Pompeo backs India

India's economy is on the mend but GDP growth may be in negative zone or near zero this fiscal, says the Finance Minister.

Dairy farmers become roadblock for India's trade deals with US, EU

Opposition from politically-influential dairy farmers makes government hesitant to allow free access of dairy products from other countries

Modi inaugurates projects to enhance income of dairy farmers, fisheries

PM Modi launched the PMMSY and e-Gopala App, a comprehensive breed improvement marketplace and data portal for direct use of farmers, which will do away with middlemen in procurement and purchase

Best of BS Opinion: RBI's right call, India-China tensions, and more

Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day

Dairy decline

Milk farmers need support to deal with demand slump

Chhattisgarh CM to transfer payment to beneficiaries of Godhan Nyay Yojana

Bhupesh Baghel will inaugurate the process of payment against cow dung procurement to the bank accounts of beneficiaries under the state government's Godhan Nyay Yojana

Margarine sale needs to be controlled due to health concerns: Gadkari to PM

Margarine has a negative impact on human health due to the presence of large amounts of trans fat in it. Its use has increased significantly in hotels and restaurants

Sitharaman brings farm sector reforms, to deregulate onion, potato prices

Stock limits will be imposed only under exceptional circumstances like national calamities and famine, said the FM

How India is ensuring uninterrupted supply of milk during Covid-19 lockdown

The cooperative model in India went out of the way to protect milk producers

Amul clocks 17% uptick in FY20 sales at Rs 38,550 cr in tepid dairy market

GCMMF has been achieving a CAGR of more than 17 per cent since last 10 years on the back of higher milk procurement

Covid-19: Milk consumption down 25% in one month as eateries remain shut

Dairy farmers' realisation plunges Rs 5-7 a litre; Household consumption of milk products rises

IRMA: Relevance @ 40

Unlike crop cultivation, most farmers now see dairying as an enterprise, says the author

Australia-based MoooFarm train 200,000 Indian dairy farmers by 2020

MoooFarm is an innovative Australian agri-tech company that uses global leadership and expertise

Now, dairy farmers prefer to milk buffaloes than cows?

Finding is part of data from the 19th livestock census