Got Milk? - The Indian Dairy Context.

It highlights India's position as the world's largest milk producer and discusses the role of dairy cooperatives in the socio-economic development of rural India. The article analyzes trends in milk production, per capita availability, and the share of the agriculture and livestock sector in India's GDP. It also identifies challenges facing the dairy sector, such as low productivity, inadequate in...

It explores the shift of workers away from traditional agricultural occupations, analyzing the factors driving this trend and its potential impact on rural well-being. The paper uses data from the Census of India, National Sample Survey (NSS), and Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) to identify key occupational shifts and assess their implications for economic growth and poverty reduction. 

This podcast explore the existing research on the effects of climate change on livestock production and the impact of livestock production on greenhouse gas emissions. The paper discusses how rising temperatures, changes in precipitation patterns, and increased carbon dioxide concentrations impact livestock growth rates, feed supply, milk and egg production, reproductive performance, and disease s...

The podcast on the "State of Indian Agriculture" report from the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences in New Delhi provides a comprehensive overview of the Indian agricultural sector, analyzing its performance, input utilization patterns, financing mechanisms, and market dynamics.

The podcast specifically highlights the changing dynamics of world trade, noting Brazil's growing dominance in chicken meat exports at the expense of the United States and the EU. Factors driving Brazil's success include disease-free status, export orientation, and competitive pricing. 

The podcast analyze several critical issues, including disease outbreaks, antimicrobial resistance, greenhouse gas emissions, and inadequate veterinary services, as well as the challenges of breed improvement, milk pricing, and access to organized markets for livestock products.

This podcast discusses the status and challenges of livestock extension services in India, emphasizing the need for a specialized livestock extension service. It examines various institutions involved in livestock extension service delivery, including government departments, research institutes, and non-governmental organizations, and their respective roles, challenges, and limitations.  www.shuny...

What are the economic and environmental benefits of hydroponic fodder production in India is important to understand.

Livestock is the safety net for the small dairy families, almost like a insurance policy. Hear more on this podcast.

The largest producer of milk in the world is facing an ever increasing crisis of fodder and animal nutrition. We discuss how severe is the issue of deficit of fodder and how it is impacting the lives of small farmers. In the space Shunya is offering fodder-as-a-service. Is the a possible solution?