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India News Highlights, 15 October 2026: Rahul Gandhi writes to President Murmu over Dushyant Gautam’s appointment, cites Bhandari case

Cheruvayal Raman, ‘father of rice’ who kept indigenous varieties alive, dies at 76

Multifaceted Lantana camara weed: key considerations

Multifaceted Lantana camara weed: key considerations Rinku Sharmaa*, Payal Bhatiaa, Bhagyashree Gopalrao Shingumarea, Gorakh Mala, Birbal Singha, Sunil Ekanath Jadhavb, Suma N.a, Gauri Jairatha, Devi Gopinatha, Ajayta Rialcha aDisease Investigation Laboratory, ICAR-IVRI, Regional Station, Palampur, H.P., India aDivision of Animal Nutrition, ICAR-IVRI, Izatnagar, Bareilly, U.P., India Corresponding author *Email ID: rinkusharma99@gmail.com; rinku.sharma@icar.org.in (Rinku Sharma) Abstract: […] Th

Herbal Feed Additive: A Natural Approach to enhance Animal Health and Performance

Herbal Feed Additive: A Natural Approach to enhance Animal Health and Performance Satish V Dakore1*, Kirti Jadhav1 1Livestock Development Officer, Palghar Government of Maharashtra, 401404 Corresponding Author Satish V Dakore satishvdakore@gmail.com Abstract Herbal feed additives are natural alternatives to antibiotics and synthetic growth promoters in livestock production. They contain bioactive compounds with antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, […] The post Herbal Feed Additive: A N

Crossbreeding in Cattle and Its Impact on Indigenous Breeds

Crossbreeding in Cattle and Its Impact on Indigenous Breeds Pandiri Keerthana*1, Arya M Narkhede1, M.S. Bawaskar2, D.S. Raghuwanshi2, A.P. Gawande2 and M.S. Patil2 PhD Scholar, Department of ARGO, NVC, Nagpur Professor, Department of ARGO, NVC, Nagpur Department of Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology and Obstetrics Nagpur Veterinary College, Maharashtra Animal & Fishery Sciences University-440006, Nagpur Email ID: […] The post Crossbreeding in Cattle and Its Impact on Indigenous Breeds first appear

Sonar, torpedoes, guarding coasts: Navy commissions indigenous INS Mangrol

The food vs fuel debate is being asked the wrong way

It has always been whether we possess the imagination, science, and commitment to design a system delivering both

SEA elects Angshu Mallick as its President

He headed Dhara operations at the National Dairy Development Board and held various responsibilities across sales, marketing, distribution and exports at the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation

Nandini milk price set to rise by ₹8 as rising feed costs squeeze dairy unions

Dairy unions have sought higher prices as cattle feed, fodder, veterinary medicines, processing, transportation and packaging costs continue to rise

IIT Ropar launches digital learning initiative to build agri awareness among children

Designed and developed by Mukesh Saini, Co-project Director of ANNAM.AI, ‘AVNI – Grow with Nature’ is a web and mobile app to introduce children to agriculture and nature

ETHNOVETERINARY PRACTICES: SAFE USE OF COMMON HOME-AVAILABLE SUBSTANCES IN LIVESTOCK CARE

ETHNOVETERINARY PRACTICES: SAFE USE OF COMMON HOME-AVAILABLE SUBSTANCES IN LIVESTOCK CARE Dr. Supreetkumar Sagar, M.V.Sc., NET, PGDAW1 and Dr. Sanjeev S. Pitlawar, M.V.Sc., PhD, PGDAW2 1: Veterinary Surgeon (Gold medalist), ALUMNUS, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Udgir, Maharashtra Animal & Fishery Sciences University, Nagpur 2: Associate Professor and Sectional Head, Department of Veterinary Surgery […] The post ETHNOVETERINARY PRACTICES: SAFE USE OF COMMON HOME-AVAILABLE SUBSTANCES

PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT OF MASTITIS IN HIGH-YIELDING DAIRY COWS

PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT OF MASTITIS IN HIGH-YIELDING DAIRY COWS Dr. Supreetkumar Sagar, M.V.Sc., NET, PGDAW1 and Dr. Sanjeev S. Pitlawar, M.V.Sc., PhD, PGDAW2 1: Veterinary Surgeon(Gold medalist), ALUMNUS.,College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Udgir, Maharashtra Animal & Fishery Sciences University, Nagpur 2: Associate Professor and Sectional Head Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology College of […] The post PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT OF MASTITIS IN HIGH-YIELDING DAIRY COWS first

FOREIGN BODY SYNDROME IN BUFFALOES OF MARATHWADA: A PREVENTABLE THREAT TO ANIMAL HEALTH AND FARMER INCOME Dr. Supreetkumar Sagar, M.V.Sc., NET, PGDAW1 and Dr. Sanjeev S. Pitlawar, M.V.Sc., PhD, PGDAW2 1: Veterinary Surgeon (Gold medalist), ALUMNUS, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Udgir, Maharashtra Animal & Fishery Sciences University, Nagpur 2: Associate Professor and Sectional Head, Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Udgir, Mah

FOREIGN BODY SYNDROME IN BUFFALOES OF MARATHWADA: A PREVENTABLE THREAT TO ANIMAL HEALTH AND FARMER INCOME Dr. Supreetkumar Sagar, M.V.Sc., NET, PGDAW1 and Dr. Sanjeev S. Pitlawar, M.V.Sc., PhD, PGDAW2 1: Veterinary Surgeon (Gold medalist), ALUMNUS, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Udgir, Maharashtra Animal & Fishery Sciences University, Nagpur 2: Associate Professor and Sectional […] The post FOREIGN BODY SYNDROME IN BUFFALOES OF MARATHWADA: A PREVENTABLE THREAT TO ANIMAL HEALTH AND FA

MILK FEVER IN DAIRY CATTLE

MILK FEVER IN DAIRY CATTLE Early Recognition, Emergency Management and Prevention for Farmers Dr. Supreetkumar Sagar, M.V.Sc., NET, PGDAW1 and Dr. Sanjeev S. Pitlawar, M.V.Sc., PhD, PGDAW2 1: Veterinary Surgeon (Gold medalist), ALUMNUS,College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Udgir, Maharashtra Animal & Fishery Sciences University, Nagpur 2: Associate Professor and Sectional Head, Department of Veterinary […] The post MILK FEVER IN DAIRY CATTLE first appeared on Pashudhan Praharee .

LANTANA CAMARA TOXICITY IN CATTLE

LANTANA CAMARA TOXICITY IN CATTLE Recognising the Hidden Risk During Fodder Scarcity and Protecting Cattle in the Field Dr. Supreetkumar Sagar, M.V.Sc., NET, PGDAW1 and Dr. Sanjeev S. Pitlawar, M.V.Sc., PhD, PGDAW2 1: Veterinary Surgeon (Gold medalist), ALUMNUS,College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Udgir, Maharashtra Animal & Fishery Sciences University, Nagpur 2: Associate Professor and […] The post LANTANA CAMARA TOXICITY IN CATTLE first appeared on Pashudhan Praharee .

The price floor India forgot: Why livestock farmers deserve an MSP too!

A system like CACP for livestock prices, deficiency payment experiments for milk in regions facing gluts, and acknowledgement of the volatility in livestock prices as a policymaking blind spot would be a reasonable way to begin with

Heat Stress Management in Dairy Animals: The Hidden Cost behind Falling Milk Yield and Fertility

Heat Stress Management in Dairy Animals: The Hidden Cost behind Falling Milk Yield and Fertility Akanksha Yadav¹*, Himanshu Agrawal¹, Rashid Shamim ¹MAKAMS Industries Pvt Ltd, Gurugram, Haryana – 122004 *Corresponding Author email: akankshapharmacy2019@gmail.com ABSTRACT Heat stress is one of the most serious but least visible constraints on dairy production in India, the world’s largest milk […] The post Heat Stress Management in Dairy Animals: The Hidden Cost behind Falling Milk Yield and Fert

Parag Milk Foods Targets ₹10,000 Crore Revenue

Parag Milk Foods Ltd. is targeting ₹10,000 crore in revenue over the next three to four years, as the dairy company plans to expand manufacturing capacity and strengthen its presence across value-added dairy and nutrition categories. The company reported ₹3,818 crore revenue in FY26, with overall volume growth of 5% and value growth of 11%....

India, Netherlands Deepen Agri and Dairy Cooperation

India and the Netherlands are looking to deepen cooperation in agriculture, with seed innovation, artificial intelligence, climate resilience and measurement technologies emerging as key areas for collaboration. The development was highlighted by Silvio Erkens, Netherlands State Secretary for Fisheries, Food Security and Nature, during his visit to India. The two countries have agreed to continue...

Hatsun Agro Targets 6,000 Dairy Farms in Odisha

Hatsun Agro Product Ltd. (HAPL) has partnered with the Government of Odisha and State Bank of India (SBI) to launch ‘Go-Dhan’, an initiative aimed at strengthening dairy farming and farmer livelihoods across the state. Under the initiative, Hatsun Agro plans to support the establishment of more than 6,000 dairy farms over the next three years...

Sangam Dairy Targets ₹2,500 Crore Turnover

Guntur, September 28, 2026: Sangam Dairy has outlined an expansion strategy aimed at increasing its turnover from around ₹2,260 crore to ₹2,500 crore, with a focus on milk procurement, farmer services, processing capacity, technology and market expansion. Chairman Dhulipalla Narendra Kumar announced the plans while addressing the dairy’s 13th Annual General Body Meeting in Guntur....

US Bans Selected Canadian Dairy Products

The United States has begun enforcing a ban on selected Canadian imports, including certain dairy products and whey, as the latest escalation in the ongoing trade dispute between Washington and Ottawa. The restrictions came into effect at 12:01 a.m. on September 29 under measures ordered by U.S. President Donald Trump earlier this month. The affected...

Yili Presents Whole-Value-Chain Dairy Model at FAO

Yili Group has presented a China-based whole-value-chain dairy model at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations’ (FAO) inaugural Global Conference for Actions on One Health in Agrifood Systems, highlighting links between ecosystem restoration, precision dairy farming and farmer livelihoods. Speaking during the “RENOFARM in Action” session, Yili Group Vice President Xu Ke...

Amul Expands U.S. Milk Presence Through Local Production

Amul’s growing presence in U.S. retail is combining an Indian dairy brand with local American milk production, processing and distribution infrastructure. The Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), which markets products under the Amul brand, partnered with the Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) in 2024 to introduce Amul-branded fresh milk in the United States. Rather...

Karnataka Milk Unions Post Mixed Financial Results

Karnataka’s 16 cooperative milk unions recorded sharply different financial results between April and July 2026, even as the unions continue to seek an increase in Nandini milk prices. According to data reported by The New Indian Express, 11 of the 16 milk unions recorded a combined profit of about ₹39.95 crore, while the remaining five...

UK Mega-Dairies Face Scrutiny Over Environmental Impact

More than 40 large-scale “mega-dairies” are now operating across the UK, with the largest housing around 2,600 cows, according to a new report from The Wildlife Trusts that calls for tighter environmental oversight of intensive dairy farming. The report, “Doing Dairy Differently,” argues that the expansion of larger and more intensive dairy systems is increasing...

Bharatiya Kisan Sangh to hold conclave for women farmers

The day-long event will also highlight contribution of women to farming, livestock and fisheries, and is likely to be attended by 7,000 women farmers from across the country

Livestock Insurance Portal to Launch on September 28

The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD), Government of India, will launch a new Livestock Insurance Portal in New Delhi on September 28, 2026, aimed at making livestock insurance services more accessible and technology-driven for farmers. Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying and Panchayati Raj Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh...