Tribal Technician Sets New Benchmark in Cattle AI Success in Gujarat
In the tribal village of Vaheval in Mahuva taluka of Surat district, a school dropout has quietly reshaped dairy productivity metrics. At 63, Deepak Patel has achieved an 80 per cent artificial insemination (AI) conception rate in cattle the highest reported in India. The national average typically ranges between 35 and 40 per cent, making […]
Surat Food Safety Drive Flags Substandard Milk Samples Amid Crackdown on Adulteration
The Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) has reported that several cow and buffalo milk samples collected across the city failed to meet prescribed quality standards, intensifying concerns over milk dilution and compliance within the local dairy supply chain. According to findings from the SMC’s Public Health Laboratory, seven cow milk samples were declared substandard due to […]
Dairy Development Key to Socio-Economic Transformation of Melghat, Says Gadkari
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has emphasised the critical role of dairy development in driving social and economic progress in the tribal region of Melghat, following the inauguration of a 2,000-litre bulk milk cooler at Dharani. The newly commissioned facility is expected to strengthen milk procurement infrastructure, reduce spoilage and provide a stable marketing channel for […]
IIT-BHU Supports Agri-Tech Startup to Drive Dairy Innovation in Eastern Uttar Pradesh
In a move aimed at accelerating technology-led rural development, the Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi (IIT-BHU) has extended financial and institutional backing of approximately ₹40 lakh to agri-tech and climate-tech startup eVerseAI. The support comes through the I-DAPT Hub Foundation under the Government of India’s National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems. The mission, implemented […]
Arla Holds Farmgate Milk Price as Global Dairy Markets Show Early Stabilization
Arla has announced it will maintain its farmgate milk price at 33.98p per litre for a standard manufacturing litre in March, following six consecutive months of price reductions. The decision reflects early signs of stabilisation in global dairy commodity markets, even as supply pressures persist across Europe. Arla said international market indicators suggest improving sentiment. […]
Protein Valorisation in Milk: Rationale & Framework
Context In recent times, the dairy industry has been transitioning toward nutrition-led and functional foods. Protein enhances the nutritional value of milk and increases its economic worth. Among milk solids, protein is the most monetisable and value-accretive component. It is the key driver of margins in whey, cheese, dairy ingredients, derivatives, and nutrition-focused portfolios. Despite […]
Simulating Digestion to Personalise Satiety: The Future of Fiber-Enriched Foods
Abstract Satiety is not determined solely by calorie intake; rather, it is governed by a complex interplay among food structure, digestive processes, and hormonal signals that regulate appetite. The development of the INFOGEST standardized in vitro digestion protocol has enabled researchers to simulate human digestion in laboratory settings with remarkable precision. This advancement is particularly […]
Subclinical Mastitis: A Hidden Challenge Affecting the Feed Mill
In India’s competitive dairy feed industry, feed mills invest heavily in formulating high-performance products to improve productivity. However, a largely unseen challenge—subclinical mastitis—can significantly influence how farmers perceive feed effectiveness. While this condition shows no visible symptoms in dairy cows, it can result in reduced milk yield, lower productivity, and farmer dissatisfaction. These outcomes may […]
Tips for managing Summer Stress in Dairy Animals
Hot ambient temperatures have a significant impact on the productive and reproductive performance of dairy cows and buffaloes. In India, the period from 1 March to 15 June is typically characterized by intense summer heat, during which dairy animals are highly prone to heat stress. Crossbred cows such as HF and Jersey cross bred cows […]
India’s Ghee Export Engine Consolidates
Destinations, State Corridors and District Powerhouses (January–October 2025 Trade Analysis) India’s ghee export sector is entering a phase of structural consolidation. Between January and October 2025, exports reached USD 109.6 million, already surpassing the full-year 2024 levels. Imports remain negligible, reinforcing India’s strong trade surplus in clarified butter. Yet the headline figure only tells part […]
