As floods in Pakistan inundate farms and cities, country staring at major food crisis
The country was already struggling due to rising food prices before the floods because of Russia-Ukraine war. Now, the UN food aid to Afghanistan, transported through Pakistan, could get affected.
Fans, sprinklers and cold baths for cows: India’s dairy farmers face searing heat
Kailas 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 a switch: ceiling fans begin to blow air on the cattle.
New GST regime on dairy products will hit farmers, entrepreneurs
5% tax on curd, butter milk, and lassi.
Assam bans ‘illegal killing or sacrifice of cows, calves, camels’ on Bakrid
The existing act, bans transport of cattle to and fro the state as well as within state and sale or offer of beef or beef products in any area predominantly inhabited by non-beef-eating communities.
Dairy farmers most affected by foot-and-mouth disease: Kadin
The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) has said that dairy farmers have been the most affected by the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak because it greatly affects livestock health and milk production.
Dairy farming: Policy intervention needed to prop up farmers
Dairy farming has a key role in accelerating the growth of the agriculture sector and providing nutritious dairy products to the masses. The Rajasthan Government, under its Mukhyamantri Dugdh Utpadak Sambal Yojana, is providing an incentive of Rs 5/litre of milk to over 9 lakh farmers associated with milk cooperative societies. On similar lines, the Punjab Government should support dairy farmers by giving subsidies on input costs and cash incentives on production.
Dairy farmers hold protest, reject govt’s ₹20 per kg milk fat hike
Lift dharna outside Mohali Verka milk plant late at night after assurance from officials to hold a meeting on Monday.
India-U.K. Free-Trade Pact Talks Focus On Dairy, Liquor, Visas
India-U.K. trade pact discussions are centered around the entry of dairy products, tariff on liquor and easier visa access, according to two government officials.
Farmers raise sanitation issues at dairy complexes in Ambala
Ambala-based farmers pointed out the absence of sewage lines, lack of cleaning of the choked lines and dumping of cow dung in the open at the city’s dairy complexes
Why Lanka’s failed dairy experiment is glass half full
Nirupama Subramanian writes: Crippled by an acute shortage of dollars, Sri Lanka has restricted all its imports, including essential food items. At the time Kurien ventured into Sri Lanka, the country’s annual milk powder import bill was $60 million.
