🌾 Nigeria Urges Ecogold to Set Up Animal Feed Factory, Eyes Livestock Transformation
Abuja, July 4, 2025 – In a bid to cut down import reliance and spur livestock productivity, Nigeria’s Minister of Livestock Development, Mr. Idi Maiha, has urged Ecogold, a key manufacturer of animal fattening products, to establish a dedicated feed production factory in Nigeria. “Nigeria spends millions on imported animal feed. We must change this […]
Rajasthan Aims for #1 in Milk Production with Border-Focused Dairy Reforms
Jaipur, July 3, 2025 – In a determined bid to surpass Uttar Pradesh and claim the top spot in national milk production, the Rajasthan government has launched a wide-ranging welfare initiative for over 20,000 dairy farmers in the border districts of Udaipur, Banswara, Barmer, and Raniwara (Jalore). Currently, Rajasthan ranks second in India, with an […]
NDDB to Build Dairy Cooperatives Across Arunachal Pradesh’s River Basins
Itanagar, July 4, 2025 – The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) has announced a structured plan to establish milk unions and a state-level milk federation across Arunachal Pradesh, aiming to bring cooperative dairy models to one of India’s most underserved regions in terms of organized milk production. The initiative begins with the Lohit River basin, […]
🧑‍🔬 National Seminar in Ujjain Explores Smart Dairy Farming and Cooperative Growth in Madhya Pradesh
Ujjain, July 5, 2025 – Celebrating the Year of Cooperatives, Ujjain’s Vikram University has inaugurated a two-day National Seminar on “Dairy Development in Madhya Pradesh: Possibilities and Challenges”, bringing together farmers, researchers, policymakers, and dairy entrepreneurs from across five states—Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, and Goa. Organised jointly by the Indian Dairy Association (IDA) […]
🏠Aavin’s Ambattur Dairy Expansion Cleared by TNPCB, Boosting Chennai’s Milk Supply
Chennai, July 2025 – In a significant regulatory development, the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) has officially granted Consent to Operate (CTO) for the expanded milk processing facility of Aavin’s Ambattur dairy, which now has approval to process up to 5 lakh litres of milk per day—a significant step towards stabilizing milk supply in […]
India’s Green Leap: From Plastic Pledge to Dairy Packaging Promise
India is on an undeniable mission to tackle environmental challenges head-on, weaving sustainable practices into the very fabric of its economy. Gone are the days when climate action felt like a distant dream; today, it’s a dynamic reality, driven by proactive policies and a “whole of government, whole of society” approach. The focus has been […]
Cargill Mycotoxin Survey – Dairy Dimension
January – May 2025 Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites produced by fungi such as Aspergillus, Fusarium, and Penicillium-pose a persistent and evolving threat to feed and food safety globally. In India, the warm, humid climate, combined with faulty agricultural and storage practices, creates a conducive environment for mycotoxin contamination, especially in key feed ingredients like maize, […]
Solving India’s Fodder Crisis: The AI-Powered Path to Sustainable Livestock Nutrition
Dairy farming is a vital pillar of India’s agricultural economy, contributing a significant 4.5% to the national GDP and sustaining over 80 million rural households, predominantly small and marginal farmers. Despite India’s standing as the world’s largest milk producer, the sector grapples with persistent challenges: low milk yield, escalating feed costs, and severe fodder shortages, […]
Lactose Maldigestion and Lactose Intolerance: Two Different Issues
Executive Summary In India, a country where milk is more than just a beverage—it’s a symbol of nourishment, culture, and economy—the debate around lactose intolerance has taken on outsized proportions. Recent narratives, often amplified by the plant-based movement, suggest that a majority of Indians are lactose intolerant. But how accurate is this claim? In an […]
Digital Revolution in Indian Dairy Finance
From pioneering Aadhaar-enabled payments to redefining bovine insurance and rural credit, Ragavan Venkatesan’s journey is anything but linear. As the Founder & CEO of DGV Group—India’s first integrated Dairy Fintech, InsurTech, and Marketplace platform—he is building a digital dairy ecosystem from the ground up. In this exclusive conversation with Dairy Dimension, Ragavan traces his journey […]
