Milk spill-offs

Kenya’s dairy sector is failing to meet domestic demand. How it can raise its game

The sector faces significant challenges that affect the realisation of its full potential

'Kerala may have suffered economic losses of up to Rs 20,000 crore due to floods'

The tourism and agriculture industry in the state have borne the brunt of destruction

To save cows, regulations imposed on drug that helps women with childbirth

Government tries to restrict use of oxytocin as it is also illegally given to cattle to increase milk production

CoP26: Meat eating is a big climate issue – but isn’t getting the attention it deserves

The global food system is currently responsible for about a quarter of all human-made greenhouse gases, a figure that is projected to increase

A grass native to Africa could transform the continent’s dairy yields. Here’s how

Brachiaria has been instrumental to the beef industry’s success in the tropical Americas

Lactalis to milk more in India. Why that may worry some

French dairy giant has been in the news for allegedly cheating farmers back home, for its secretive business model and for the quality of its products

No worries, government assures dairy industry on RCEP

India’s homegrown dairy industry would require a support of around Rs 8-10 per kilogram of milk if the government allows import of dairy …

Rein in dairy exports to our continent: African farmers to EU

African dairy farmers protested outside the European Union HQ to demand that they don’t over-produce milk and then flood African markets

'Meat industry causes deforestation, land grabbing'

The United Nations Committee on Food Security has adopted recommendations to address the impacts of meat and dairy production

2015’s global milk crisis threatens small farmers in India

As the Indian government tries to aggressively integrate the dairy sector into the global market, the lives and livelihoods of small …

Plant-based beverages are no match for bovine milk

Consumers must not be swayed by such drinks using the term ‘milk’ as cow milk is superior in nutrition, taste and is economical …

Livestock population drops 3.3 per cent in five years

Decrease in number of goats, sheep and camels indicates livelihood crisis for the poor; number of milk-producing animals has increased

Why Union Budget 2022-23 will help India’s dairy and livestock farmers

Reduced alternate minimum tax and surcharge reduction for cooperative societies, increased allocation several schemes as well as livestock health …

Climate crisis: Way forward for dairy giants in India

Methane from animal waste contribute to 75% of total greenhouse emissions from the dairy sector

World Milk Day: Salinity hits milk production in Odisha’s seaside villages

Milkmen earlier sold milk products, including cheese, curd. They are now unable to arrange fodder for their cows

COVID-19: Milk supply under threat amid demand spike

Dairy sector hit by migrant workers headed home

Our daily dose of antibiotics

As dairy farmers inject antibiotics in their livestock, chances are high that these are passed on to humans through milk, finds Delhi-based non-…