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WEF 2022: How Indian smallholder farmers could soon access carbon credits

India is the world's third largest emitter of GHG, with 74% of its carbon emissions attributable to methane from livestock and cultivation

Centre reviews implementation of animal husbandry, dairy schemes in UP

Union Minister Parshottam Rupala reviewed the implementation of animal husbandry and dairy schemes in Uttar Pradesh and asked the state government to promote Kisan Credit Card for livestock farmers

Govt eases norms for import of 1.2 million tonne GM soya cake

The government on Tuesday relaxed norms for import of 12 lakh tonne of genetically modified crushed and de-oiled soya cake, used as livestock feed.

In a first, India to import 1.2 mn tonne GM soyameal after govt clears air

In a first, India is all set to import 1.2 mn tonne of genetically modified soyameal, used as livestock feed, after the environment ministry and DGFT cleared the air on the GM issue, an official said

Exports of livestock products increase to Rs 7,543 cr during Apr-June

The country's exports of livestock products have increased to Rs 7,543 crore during the first quarter of this fiscal, as against Rs 3,668 crore in the same period last year, the commerce ministry said

Surge in soybean prices rattles trade and poultry industry alike

SOPA says surge driven by excessive speculative activity in exchanges

Cloning overcomes prejudices

The development and popularisation of this technology can be a boon for the Indian livestock sector, which relies heavily on buffalo milk

Chhattisgarh CM to launch 'Godhan Nyay Yojana' to boost rural economy

In an interaction with Business Standard, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel says the scheme will generate additional income and increase employment opportunities

Buffalo meat exports hit hard as livestock auction gets stuck in lockdown

Firms seek clarity on livestock markets in states, they see momentum by end of june

Panic movement of migrant labour must not be encouraged: Ramesh Chand

Food prices in real terms will rise significantly this year helping growers, says NITI Aayog member Ramesh Chand

A lost opportunity?

Commercial pig farming can be lucrative as the cost of rearing them is low and the herd size can be expanded rapidly

Coronavirus scare: India orders checking of Chinese agri, livestock imports

Plant quarantine officials want to ensure the virus doesn't affect crops

Half-baked idea

Distributing livestock products through PDS is impractical

Is India's donkey population falling prey to Chinese 'Ejiao' producers?

A report says that cruel and often illegal treatment of donkeys by local traders is rife, and many donkeys experience horrendous and inexcusable suffering

Economics of livestock

Utility value determines choice of animals

Animal spirits: Latest livestock census has good news for dairy, poultry

The livestock census covers all domesticated animals

Backyard poultry bird count jumps in latest livestock census

The data released yesterday shows that while overall the number of India's poultry birds have risen from 729.2 million to 851.8 million as the 2019 census, an increase of almost 17 per cent

Improving supply of animal products

The provisional data from the livestock census shows improving productivity and geographical spread

Livestock farming may become less profitable: CEA on sale ban

The CEA said livestock farming will depend critically on the terminal value of assets