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Monday, November 11, 2024
Qatar's egg import restrictions cause worry for poultry farmers in Tamil Nadu, India
Poultry farmers in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, India, are staring at a sharp blow to their overseas business as Qatar, a major importer of eggs, has put in place new restrictions.
Thursday, November 7, 2024
As Indian swine sector's industrialisation picks up, pig numbers remain low
India's pig population is just above nine million, according to the 2019 Indian Livestock Census.
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Himachal Pradesh, India, suspends trout fish catching in rivers for four months
The fisheries department of Himachal Pradesh, India, on November 1 imposed a four-month ban on catching trout fish in major rivers and their tributaries spread over 600km in the state.
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
India unveils crisis management plan to combat zoonotic disease outbreaks
India has introduced a Crisis Management Plan (CMP) on animal health in response to the growing threat of zoonotic diseases like swine flu, Nipah virus, and bird flu.
Monday, November 4, 2024
Malaysia suggests ASEAN-India Fund can focus on initiatives linked to agricultural sustainability
Malaysia has suggested that the ASEAN-India Fund be optimised to explore areas of cooperation, particularly initiatives related to agricultural sustainability and climate change mitigation.
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
India strengthens animal health security with US$25 million grant, launches new livestock census
The Indian government is prioritising enhancements in animal disease surveillance, preventive healthcare, and laboratory expansion to better monitor disease patterns, according to Alka Upadhyay, the secretary of animal husbandry and dairyin ...
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Bihar, India becomes self-sufficient in fish production
Nitish Kumar, Chief Minister of Bihar, India, has declared that the state has achieved self-sufficiency in fish production and is now supplying fish to other states in the country, The Print reported.
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Soybean production rises by 6% in India's kharif season, reports trade body
Soybean production in India has increased by approximately 6% to nearly 12.6 million tonnes during the current kharif season (June to October), according to the Soybean Processors Association of India (SOPA), due to favourable weather condi ...
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Building of poultry processing, dry rendering units in Kerala, India, to start soon
The construction of a poultry processing unit and a dry rendering unit for waste management in Kerala, India, will begin soon under the supervision of Meat Products of India (MPI), Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development Minister J. Chinchur ...
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Punjab, India to launch state-wide livestock vaccination drive against foot-and-mouth disease
The local government of Punjab, India, is preparing to roll out a vaccination campaign to protect livestock from foot-and-mouth disease, Times of India reported.
Friday, October 18, 2024
India's poultry industry advocates for swift approval of avian flu vaccines
India's poultry sector is urging immediate approval of indigenously developed vaccines to mitigate the threat of bird flu, which poses a risk to farmers and producers in India, The Times of India reported.
Monday, October 14, 2024
ASF-related swine deaths in Mizoram, India, close to 14,000 following latest cases
Swine deaths in Mizoram, India, caused by African swine fever (ASF) has reached 13,874 on October 13, with six pigs reported dead and 21 culled.
Monday, October 14, 2024
Indian aquaculture institute develops advanced shrimp farming system
The Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture (CIBA), based in Chennai, India, has introduced a cutting-edge shrimp production system capable of yielding 100 to 120 tonnes per hectare across three crop cycles annually, The Hindu report ...
Friday, October 11, 2024
MoU to enlist 4,000 farmers in India to supply livestock to border soldiers
Preparations are complete for a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Uttarakhand Cooperative Federation of India and the Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) to supply livestock and animal meat from farmers and cattle rearers in borde ...
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
As India's dairy sector meets demands, sustainability matters more than ever
As the world's largest producer of milk, India's dairy sector is crucial for the livelihoods of millions of farmers and the nutritional needs of its population.

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