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Enhancing Milk Productivity: Optimal Breed Selection with CEDSI’s Support

Introduction: Continuing our series on factors that impact milk productivity, we turn our focus to breed selection. Choosing the right breed of cattle is crucial for maximizing milk production and overall dairy farm profitability. The Center of Excellence for Dairy Skills in India (CEDSI) recognizes the significance of optimal breed selection and extends its support…

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Enhancing Milk Productivity: Practical Approaches to Optimize Animal Housing with CEDSI’s Support

Introduction: Continuing our series on factors that impact milk productivity, we turn our focus to animal housing. Adequate and affordable housing plays a crucial role in the health, welfare, and productivity of dairy animals. The Center of Excellence for Dairy Skills in India (CEDSI) recognizes the significance of optimized animal housing and extends its support…

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Combating Feed & Fodder Crisis

Background: India, with its vast population and increasing demand for dairy products, faces a significant challenge in ensuring an adequate supply of feed and fodder for its livestock. The availability and quality of feed directly impact the productivity and health of dairy animals. However, the Centre of Excellence for Dairy Skills in India (CEDSI) is…

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Indian Dairy: Digitalisation the Growth Fulcrum

India’s dairy industry is one of the largest in the world with a total milk production of approximately 221.06 million metric tons in 2021-22. The industry is primarily based on the production of cow and buffalo milk, with cow milk accounting for 51% and buffalo milk accounting for 45% of total milk production. While the…

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Usage of Millets in Dairy Sector: Navigation Towards Milk Productivity Enhancement

Millets, the small-seeded grains are highly nutritious and resilient to drought and other environmental stresses. These have been traditionally grown in India for thousands of years. However, with the advent of modern agriculture and focus on high-yielding crops, the cultivation has declined significantly in recent decades, despite that India harvests 80 percent of Asia’s and…

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Livelihood Development through Dairying

Livelihood can be defined as the capabilities, assets and activities required for people to earn moneyand secure a means of living. India is predominantly an agrarian economy where agriculture remainsthe backbone providing livelihood opportunities for nearly three-fourth of the entire population.This overdependence on agriculture, particularly in rural areas, is a serious concern and a challengeto…