Page 2 - Livestock Farming
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
 "In a first, India to import 1.2 mn tonne GM soyameal after govt clears air")
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
 "Exports of livestock products increase to Rs 7,543 cr during Apr-June")
Surge in soybean prices rattles trade and poultry industry alike
SOPA says surge driven by excessive speculative activity in exchanges
 "Surge in soybean prices rattles trade and poultry industry alike")
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
 "Chhattisgarh CM to launch 'Godhan Nyay Yojana' to boost rural economy")
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
 "Buffalo meat exports hit hard as livestock auction gets stuck in lockdown")
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
 "Panic movement of migrant labour must not be encouraged: 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
 "A lost opportunity?")
Coronavirus scare: India orders checking of Chinese agri, livestock imports
Plant quarantine officials want to ensure the virus doesn't affect crops
 "Coronavirus scare: India orders checking of Chinese agri, livestock imports")
Half-baked idea
Distributing livestock products through PDS is impractical
 "Half-baked idea")
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
 "Is India's donkey population falling prey to Chinese 'Ejiao' producers?")
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
 "Backyard poultry bird count jumps in latest livestock census")
Improving supply of animal products
The provisional data from the livestock census shows improving productivity and geographical spread
 "Improving supply of animal products")
Livestock farming may become less profitable: CEA on sale ban
The CEA said livestock farming will depend critically on the terminal value of assets
 "Livestock farming may become less profitable: CEA on sale ban")
