Ban on slaughter of cows: Some beefy discussions

Ban on slaughter of cows: Some beefy discussions

With the opening up of Russian markets to Indian buffalo meat, India’s export is expected to touch ₹ 30000 crore during the current financial year from ₹ 11400 crore of 2010-11 and ₹ 13800 crore of 2012-13. India exports buffalo meat to 64 countries from the 27...
GCMMF reports turnover of ₹ 20735 crore

GCMMF reports turnover of ₹ 20735 crore

  Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), the owner and marketer of ‘Amul’ brand of milk and milk products, reports an annual turnover of ₹ 20735 crore during the financial year 2014-15. This figure is 14.28% higher than that of the previous...
Global dairy production: changing scenario

Global dairy production: changing scenario

India’s dairy sector may witness the ups and downs in exports in the days to come. Chances of enhanced export to Russia are more, thanks to the Ukraine crisis and the ‘expression of satisfaction’ by Rosselkhoznadzor, Russia’s Phyto- sanitary inspection agency over the...
Responsible farming

Responsible farming

Small holdings naturally bring more wealth to farmers and food security for the masses. At the same time, it can pose threats to the human race as well. The recent incidence of Congo fever (Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever) in Gujarat in January points a finger to the...
Quality Control Lab of Acharya NG Ranga Agri Varsity

Quality Control Lab of Acharya NG Ranga Agri Varsity

Senior Scientist Dr Sreedhar Mulinti took us around the Quality Control Laboratory of Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University. He was more than ready to narrate the origin, functioning and services rendered by the semi-commercial laboratory. According to him, this...