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Wednesday 23 October 2019
Minimum Support Price Rabi 2019-20
Rabbi
2019-20
Government Increases
Minimum Support Prices For Rabi Crops
In a move to increase farmers’ income, the Cabinet has increased the MSP of rabi (winter-sown) crops for the current year, Information and Broadcasting
Minister Prakash
Javadekar said.
Today 23/10/2019
The government has hiked the
minimum support price for wheat
by Rs. 85 to Rs. 1,925 a quintal and for pulses by up to Rs. 325 per
quintal.
A decision in this regard was
taken at a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The
MSP is the rate at which the
government buys grains from farmers.
"In a move to increase farmers' income, the Cabinet has increased the
MSP of rabi
(winter-sown) crops for the current year," Information and Broadcasting
Minister Prakash Javadekar said.
The CCEA has approved Rs. 85 per quintal hike in wheat MSP to Rs. 1,925 per quintal for the 2019-20 rabi crop, up from Rs. 1,840
per quintal last year.
Barley MSP has also been increased
by Rs. 85 to Rs. 1,525 per quintal from Rs. 1,440 per quintal last
year.
To encourage cultivation of pulses, the support price of masoor has been increased by Rs. 325 to Rs. 4,800
per quintal from Rs. 4,475
per quintal last year.
Similarly, the MSP for gram has been hiked by Rs. 255
to Rs. 4,875 per quintal for this year from Rs. 4,620 per quintal last year.
Among oilseeds, rapeseed/mustard MSP has been increased by Rs. 225
to Rs. 4,425 per quintal for 2019-20
rabi crop from Rs. 4,200
per quintal during 2018-19.
The minimum support price for safflower has been hiked by Rs. 270
to Rs. 5,215 per quintal from Rs. 4,945 per quintal last
year.
The
MSP for rabi crops announced for this year is in line with the recommendation of the government's
farm price advisory body CACP.
COMMENT
Wheat is the main rabi crop, sowing of which will begin next
month. The crop will be marketed from next April onwards.
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Monday 30 September 2019
Dairy Terms & Definitions Part- VIII
HOMOGENIZATION
A process applied to milk that results in fat globules being reduced in size to allow a smooth consistency.
HOOF TRIMMER
A trained professional who specializes in the trimming of a cow’s hooves on a regular basis in order to maintain comfort. Hoof trimmers are trained to detect disease, injury or other hoof-related problems and can advise farmers on treatments.
HORMONE
A chemical messenger from one cell (or group of cells) to another. Hormones are naturally present in many foods of plant and animal origin, including all milk. Bovine somatotropin is a naturally-occurring protein hormone in cows. A trace amount of this hormone is present in all milk, including organic products, and is digested when humans eat it, just like other proteins. References to hormones on milk packaging refer to whether farmers produce milk by treating their cows with a supplemental hormone.
HUTCH
An individual housing unit designed for young calves.
IN VITRO FERTILIZATION (IVF)
A form of assisted reproduction of dairy cows used by farmers.
INNOVATION CENTER FOR KENYA DAIRY
A forum for the dairy industry – including farmer organizations, dairy cooperatives, processors, and brands – to work together pre-competitively to address barriers and foster innovation. The Innovation Center aligns the collective resources of the industry to offer consumers nutritious dairy products and ingredients, and promote the health of people, communities, and the planet.
IRRIGATION
The replacement or supplementation of rainfall with water from another source in order to grow crops. Irrigation sources include a nearby or distant body of water such as a river, spring, lake, aquifer, well or snowpack. The water can be directly channeled to the fields or stored in a reservoir for later use.
JERSEY
A breed of dairy cattle that is renowned for the high butterfat content of its milk. Jersey cows are smaller than other breeds (800 to 1,200 pounds) and are known for their big eyes, honey-brown color and docile natures.
JOHNE’S DISEASE
A bacterial infection in the intestines of ruminant animals, including cattle and certain other domesticated and wild animals worldwide. While not known to be transmissible to humans, the Kenyan government and the dairy industry are working to control/manage Johne’s because it affects the productivity of dairy cows.
LACTATION
The secretion of milk from the cow’s udder.
LAGOON
An on-farm storage basin for cow manure that is dug into the ground like a pond and lined to prevent absorption into the earth. Manure is mixed with water to provide a natural fertilizer for crops that are grown to feed cows. Many government inspections and regulations oversee the construction and use of lagoons and manure.
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Sunday 29 September 2019
Dairy Terms & Definitions Part- VII
GMO FEED
The feed for cows on dairy farms can be grown from genetically modified seeds. Genetically modified crops allow farmers to grow feed and foods more efficiently using the same amount of land to maximize crop yields and minimize use of water and other natural resources. Scientific experts have confirmed that the crops are safe and provide the same nutrition, for animals and people, as other crops.
GREAT KENYA MILK DRIVE
The first nationwide program to deliver milk to hungry families. According to Kenya freedom from Hunger, which represents 60,000 food banks and feeding programs across the country, milk is the most requested, but least donated, item in food banks.
GUERNSEY
A small, cream-and-brown breed of dairy cattle that produces more milk per unit of body weight than any other breed. Guernseys are renowned for the high butterfat content of their milk. The Guernsey was bred on the British Channel Island of Guernsey and descended from cattle stock brought from nearby Normandy.
HAY
Dried feed such as rye, alfalfa, clover, grass and oats, which is used as a food source for dairy cows. A hay field is mowed and the trimmings dry in the sun for two to three days. Also see Forage & Silage.
HEIFER
A female dairy animal that has yet to give birth to a calf.
HERD
A grouping of cows on a dairy farm. Cows are often placed into herds with other cows of their age or milking status, such as dry cows and heifers.
HOLSTEIN
A black and white dairy cow (though there also are “Red Holsteins”) that is the most predominant breed of dairy cattle worldwide, and represent approximately 90 percent of dairy cows in the United States. The Holstein originated in the province of Friesland, The Netherlands. They are known for having the highest milk production of all dairy cattle breeds.
HOMOGENIZATION
A process applied to milk that results in fat globules being reduced in size to allow a smooth consistency.
HOOF TRIMMER
A trained professional who specializes in the trimming of a cow’s hooves on a regular basis in order to maintain comfort. Hoof trimmers are trained to detect disease, injury or other hoof-related problems and can advise farmers on treatments.
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Tuesday 24 September 2019
Dairy Terms & Definitions Part-VI
A device similar to an earring that dairy farmers place in the ears of their animals to identify each member of the herd. Ear tags contain a number that is given to that particular cow and allows the dairy farmer to maintain accurate health and milk production records.
FACTORY FARM
A term used by critics of modern food production (often used to describe animal agriculture) to refer to larger-scale farms. According to Dairypesa research, 97 percent of dairy farms in the Kenya are family-owned and operated.
FAMILY FARM
Dairypesa research report shows that 97 percent of dairy farms in the Kenya are owned and operated by families.
FOOT-AND-MOUTH DISEASE (FMD)
Partialy severe, highly contagious viral disease of cattle and other livestock including sheep, goats and other cloven-hooved ruminants. FMD is not a health threat to humans. The Kenya has been free of FMD since 2005.
FORAGE
Cow feed that is high in fiber, such as whole plants of corn, small grains (such as oats, barley, or wheat), legumes, and grasses.
Also see Silage & Hay.
FREE STALL BARN
A modern barn that houses and protects the dairy herd and provides a comfortable resting area. It includes individual stalls and bedding for each cow as well as free access to clean water and feed 24 hours a day. Free-stalls provide outstanding ventilation and many are climate controlled allowing for cow cooling measures such as misters and fans in the summer and curtains and sidewalls for the winter. The cows are not restrained
and are free to enter, lie down, rise and leave the barn whenever they desire.
FREESTALL BARN
A modern barn that houses and protects the dairy herd and provides a comfortable resting area. It includes individual stalls and bedding for each cow, and access to clean water and feed 24 hours a day. Freestall barns provide optimal ventilation and many are climate controlled, allowing for cow cooling measures such as misters and fans in the summer and curtains and sidewalls for the winter. Cows are not restrained and are free to enter, lie down, rise, and leave the barn as they desire.
FRESH COW
A cow that has recently given birth to a calf.
Genotype:
An Animal’s genetic makeup
GMO (GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISM)
The process of intentionally making a copy of a gene for a desired trait from one plant or organism and using it in another plant. Fluid milk is not genetically modified nor are the cows that produce the milk.
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Monday 23 September 2019
Dairy Terms &Definitions Part-V
CASEIN
The dominant protein (80 percent) in cow’s milk. Casein is vital to cheesemaking and has a variety of uses in manufacturing.
COLOSTRUM
The first milk given to calves in the first 24 hours of life by a dairy cow following birth. Colostrum is rich in fat and protein and has immunity elements.
COMPOST
A process used by dairy farmers in which cow manure and other organic matter at the farm is collected and processed into a natural soil enhancement, furthering dairy’s commitment to sustainability.
CLASSIFICATION:
A system of assigning numeric values to various parts of a cow,based on how well they compare to breed ideals. Performed by trained Holstein classifiers, the results is an official final “classification score,” which gives the owner unbiased information on how their cattle rank compared to the breed standard, and can give other interest parties an idea of what the cow looks like without seeing her,based on scores.
CONVENTIONAL
A commonly used term to describe commercial agriculture and milk production in the Kenya in which farmers use approved farming methods that involved the use of synthetic pesticides, chemical fertilizer and other science-based technologies. Conventional food is as safe and wholesome as food produced by non-conventional methods.
CONFRONTATION:
The physical appearance of a bovine, including their bone structure
COW
A mature female of cattle that has delivered a calf, usually around 2 years of age.
CREAM
The high-fat portion of milk that is separated during processing. Cream is used to produce products such as ice cream, half and half, and whipping and heavy cream. Cream also is dried and powdered, and some is condensed by evaporation and canned.
CROSSBREED:
An animal whose parents were of different breeds; not pure breed
CUD
The partially digested food that is regurgitated from the first compartment of the cow’s stomach into the mouth to be chewed again. A cow may spend seven hours a day eating food and an additional 10 hours a day chewing her cud.
CURD
proper aging and curing of cheese.
DAIRY NUTRITIONIST
Professionally trained and educated animal health consultants who specialize in the nutritional needs of dairy cows. Nutritionists recommend the
optimal, scientifically balanced diets that are designed for the specific needs of different cows. Nutritionists work with farmers to monitor how cows respond to their customized feeding program.
DAIRY SUSTAINABILITY
The practice of continuous improvement to provide consumers with nutritious dairy products in a way that makes the industry, people and the earth more economically, environmentally and socially better – now and for future generations. Since 1970, the Kenya dairy industry has reduced its carbon footprint 63 percent. Compared to nearly 70 years ago, a gallon of milk today is produced using 90 percent less land and 65 percent less water from cows that produce 76 percent less manure.
DAM
The mother of a calf.
DRY COWS
A period of time during which a cow is not producing milk. The “dry” period lasts between 50 and 70 days when a cow is preparing to give birth to a calf, which then begins a new lactation period.
Sunday 22 September 2019
Dairy Terms & Definitions Part -IV
BULL
An adult male dairy animal.
BUTTER
Butter is produced by churning the fat from milk or cream until it solidifies. It may then be salted.
BUTTERFAT
Also known as milkfat, the fatty portion of milk. Milk and cream are often sold according to the amount of butterfat they contain.In the United States, there are federal standards for butterfat content of dairy products.
BYPRODUCTS
The derivatives resulting from processing other foods and fibers. Dairy farmers routinely feed their cows byproducts such as citrus pulp, cotton seed, brewers’ grains, molasses, and almond hulls that are recommended by animal nutritionists who work with dairy farmers on creating menu plans to provide healthy diets for cows.
CALF
A young female dairy animal before she has matured. A young male is called a bull calf.
CARBON FOOTPRINT
Members of the U.S. dairy industry – from the local farm to the retailer – have long played a significant role in our nation’s food system, communities and economy by providing wholesome, nutrient-rich products that are produced in a sustainable manner. Today, a gallon of milk is produced with 90 percent less land, 65 percent less water, 75 percent less manure and a 63-percent smaller carbon footprint than in 1944.
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Saturday 21 September 2019
Dairy Terms & Definitions Part-III
BOVINE TUBERCULOSIS (TB)
A contagious animal disease that does not pose a threat to human health. Pasteurisation effectively destroys the bacterium that causes bovine TB.
BROWN SWISS
A breed of dairy cattle that originated in the Swiss Alps and produces the second largest quantity of milk annually of any dairy breed. Their milk
averages 4 percent butterfat and 3.4 percent protein, which makes it ideal for cheese production. Brown Swiss are gray-brown in color and are known for their docile temperament.
BRUCELLOSIS
A highly contagious disease caused by ingesting unpasteurized milk or undercooked meat from infected animals, or being in close contact with their secretions. Brucella, the bacteria that causes brucellosis, is destroyed by pasteurization.
BULK TANK
A refrigerated, stainless steel storage tank located at dairy farms, designed to hold milk as soon as it leaves the cow through a series of pipes that travel from the milking parlor to the tank. The milk is cooled immediately in the bulk tank, usually to 35-39° F. The milk is collected daily, or every other day at the farm (depending on total milk volume) and shipped to a processing plant where it is bottled or used to make other dairy products.
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Friday 20 September 2019
Dairy Terms & Definitions Part - II
👉BEEF COW
Cattle that are raised for beef.
👉BIOGAS
The methane produced by the fermentation of organic matter such as cow manure. The process of using biogas provides a convenient way of turning waste into electricity and decreasing the amount of waste that has to be disposed.
👉BIOTECHNOLOGY
A biology-based technology that is used for agricultural, food science or medicinal purposes. In agriculture, the process involves creating or modifying DNA to impart beneficial genetic traits.
👉BOVINE
Of the biological subfamily Bovine. This diverse group features about 24 species of medium-sized to large ungulates (animals with hoofs), such as domestic cattle. Other members include bison, water buffalo and yak.
👉BOVINE LEUKOSIS
A viral disease of cattle that cannot be transferred to humans. The virus is destroyed in milk through pasteurization.
👉BOVINE SPONGIFORM ENCEPHALOPATHY (BSE)
Also known as Mad Cow Disease, BSE is an infection of brain and neurological tissues with rogue proteins called prions that kills cattle as it causes degeneration in the brain and spinal cord. BSE is not contagious and does not spread from cow to cow. BSE has never been detected in muscle meat or milk, and transmission does not occur into cow’s milk.
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Thursday 19 September 2019
Dairy Terms & Definitions Part-I
👉ANTIBIOTICO
Medication that kills or slows the growth of harmful bacteria. Farmers give antibiotics to treat cows that are ill, just as humans sometimes need
medication when they are sick. Milk from a cow being treated is separated to ensure it does not go into the milk supply. All milk is tested for the
most commonly used antibiotics upon delivery at the dairy plant. A 2015 report from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration determined the
nation’s milk safety system is effective in helping to prevent drug residues of concern in milk, and no milk contains antibiotics at the retail level.
👉ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION (AI)
Farmers have options for breeding their cows. Most choose to have their cows artificially inseminated to protect the animals and workers as bulls
(males) are large, powerful and can be dangerous. Studies show that AI is safer and more efficient than natural insemination, and the method
allows farmers to breed animals that are healthier and produce higher quality milk.
Artficial Insemination (A.I): A standard practice on most dairy farms today, invoving a dairy producer or trained technician inserting frozen
semen into a cow’s uterus. This is a common procedure as it is quick and easy to perform, allows dairymen to utilize a wide variety of high quality genetics in their herd, and avoids the health and safety risks involved with keeping a mature bull on the farm. Commonly abbreviated as “A.I”
👉AYRSHIRE
A breed of dairy cattle that originated from the County of Ayr in Scotland. The average mature Ayrshire cow weighs between 1,000 and 1,300 pounds and has red markings that can vary in color from orange to brown.
👉BEDDING
Material used to absorb moisture and provide a comfortable cushion where cows can rest. Possible bedding materials include straw, sawdust, wood chips, sand, ground limestone, separated manure solids, shredded newspaper, corn stalks, bark, peanut hulls, sunflower hulls, and rice hulls. Farmers routinely clean the bedding to assure cows have a clean, dry surface which reduces the risk of mastitis.
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