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#ReadNow #AESABlog Tea Leaves and Triumphs: Paving the Way for Small Tea Growers in Assam The tea industry provides employment to approximately 2.29 lakh small tea growers (STGs) across the country, including 1.22 lakh in Assam alone. According to reports from the Tea Board of India, the total area under tea cultivation in Assam spans 3.12 lacs hectares, of which 1.14 lacs hectares (approximately 36.78%) are managed by STGs. STGs in India comprise of tea plantation owners with an area under plantation less than 10.12 hectares. They sell the green #tea leaves either through the green leaf agents or directly to the Bought Leaf Factories (BLF). In terms of #production, Assam contributes around 715 million kilograms of tea, with over 50% of this output coming from STGs. Notably, the easternmost districts of #Assam—Tinsukia and Dibrugarh—have the highest concentration of small tea growers. In this blog, Swarup Upadhyaya explores the diverse challenges faced by Small Tea Growers (STGs) in Assam, the organizations that support them, and potential #solutions for their #sustainable growth. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gMkmwidp #AssamTea #SmallTeaGrowers #Tea #ProblemsandSolutions #StakeholdersinTea Global Forum for Rural Advisory Services Asia-Pacific Islands Rural Advisory Services Network (APIRAS) Centre for Research on Innovation and Science Policy (CRISP) Tea Board Of India Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India Piyush Goyal Assam Agricultural University Indian Veterinary Research Institute ICAR- Indian Council of Agricultural Research Rasheed Sulaiman V D. Alagu Niranjan Arsha Ashly

Excellent and very informative article. I would also add in the importance of building climate resilience when replacing the old tea bushes by using drought tolerant, high quality clones.

🥛 Exciting News from Banglar Dairy! 🚀 Banglar Dairy is making waves with its state-of-the-art dairy plant underway at the Haringhata campus, set to process up to 1.0 lakh litres of milk per day, expandable to 2.0 lakh litres. With products like pouched milk, paneer, ghee, curd, and lassi on the horizon, Banglar Dairy is shaping up to be a game-changer in the dairy industry. But that's not all! The modernization efforts at the Dankuni plant, coupled with investments in cold chain facilities and packaged drinking water facilities, signify Banglar Dairy's commitment to quality and innovation. With over 52,000 farmers benefiting from their initiatives, Banglar Dairy has become a cornerstone of Bengal's dairy sector. From an annual growth rate of 8.65% in milk production to a diverse range of products priced competitively, Banglar Dairy is not just providing high-quality dairy—it's driving economic growth and empowering communities. With 578 outlets across the state, the future looks bright for Banglar Dairy! . . #BanglarDairy #DairyIndustry #Modernization #EmpoweringFarmers #BengalEconomy 🌟 https://lnkd.in/gfXZMG35

PM Narendra Modi URGES Amul (GCMMF) TO ASPIRE TO BECOME THE WORLD’S LARGEST DAIRY ORGANIZATION READ MORE- https://lnkd.in/esVgxYgp Amul India #amul #gujarat #milk #milkproduction #dairyindustry #dairyfarming #dairyproducts #farmers #farminglife #growth #development #bharat #economic #agrinews #newsupdate

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Amul: 50 Years of Dairy Revolution Empowering Farmers Amul, the epitome of cooperative success, marks its golden jubilee, continuing to empower 3.6 million farmers in Gujarat’s transformative dairy legacy. In the quaint village of Bedwa, Nilesh Patel, a 35-year-old farmer, pauses amidst his daily routine to check his phone. Having just sold milk to the local cooperative, Patel receives instant payment, a testament to the efficiency of the cooperative system. He is among the thousands of member-producers benefitting from the cooperative model, a tradition passed down through generations. Patel’s story resonates across 18,600 village dairy cooperative societies in Gujarat, united under the Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF). This vast network, celebrating its 50th anniversary, is instrumental in uplifting rural livelihoods, managing 30 million liters of milk daily and generating an annual turnover of ₹80,000 crore. Rooted in a history of struggle and resilience, the Amul model emerged in response to the exploitation faced by farmers in the milk marketing system. Spearheaded by leaders like Morarji Desai and Tribhuvandas Patel, the cooperative movement gained momentum, culminating in the establishment of the Kaira District Cooperative Milk Producers Union Ltd in 1946. Impressed by Amul’s success, Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri initiated Operation Flood, catalyzing a nationwide dairy revolution. Under the visionary leadership of Verghese Kurien, Amul’s impact extended beyond Gujarat, shaping India’s dairy sector and inspiring similar cooperatives worldwide. Today, GCMMF stands as a testament to Kurien’s vision, with 98 dairy plants across India and a diverse product portfolio. Despite evolving challenges, GCMMF remains committed to its founding principles, empowering farmers and fostering economic growth. Looking ahead, GCMMF aims to diversify its product range and enhance productivity, further cementing its position as a leader in the global dairy industry. In the spirit of cooperation and innovation, Amul continues to transform lives, embodying the timeless values of self-reliance and community empowerment. #amul #cooperatives #cooperation #goldenjubilee

🌟 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐤𝐲 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 (𝐌𝐌𝐃): 𝐀 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 🌟 Milky Mist Dairy (MMD), one of India's largest dairy product manufacturers, is located in Perundurai, Tamil Nadu. Founded in 1997 by SATHISHKUMAR T, Milky Mist excels in milk procurement, processing, and dairy product manufacturing. 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 With milk's modest 3-5% margin, Milky Mist boosted profits by producing ice cream, paneer, curd, and ghee. This strategic shift extended product shelf life and enhanced earnings. 𝐋𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 Milky Mist improved farmers' cash flow by paying them weekly and collaborating with banks for loans. This empowered farmers to invest in better cattle care and nutrition. 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 Offering round-the-clock veterinary care and discounted cattle feed ensured high-quality milk production. Farmers were also educated on modern technology and advanced cattle-rearing techniques. 𝐋𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 Milky Mist invested in new refrigerated vehicles with GPS tracking to tackle transportation challenges, ensuring timely deliveries and product quality. Milky Mist’s innovative approach and farmer collaboration have transformed their business and uplifted the dairy community in South India. #DairyIndustry #MilkyMist #fmcg #QualityConsistency #marketingstatergy #LogisticsInnovation #Marketing #SouthIndia #BusinessSuccess

The Tamil Nadu government should take inspiration from Tripura's recent initiatives and focus on promoting its GI-tagged Sattur Samba & Ramnad Mundu dry red chilli in global markets, particularly targeting the value-added chilli flake segment, which is in high demand as a pizza and burger topping. The Sattur samba and Ramnad Mundu chilli, cultivated organically by default in aspirational districts of Tamilnadu, has immense potential to cater to growing international markets, much like Tripura's recent plans for Bird's Eye Chilli exports to Germany. Tripura’s Agriculture Minister, Ratan Lal Nath, recently announced a massive expansion of organic farming across 50,000 hectares during a special event in Agartala. By supporting farmers through the distribution of transport vehicles to Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) and promoting organic farming practices, the state is empowering its agricultural sector. This initiative, aligned with Prime Minister’s focus on sustainable agriculture, highlights the need for reducing chemical fertilizers and pesticides while improving farmers’ income through organic and scientific methods. Tamil Nadu’s Sattur Samba and Ramnad Mundu chilli, known for its unique mild flavor and pungency, has strong potential in the growing international demand for organic and value-added products. If the state government prioritizes targeted efforts, similar to Tripura’s, it can enhance the global presence of Sattur Samba and Ramnad Mundu chilli, particularly in Western countries where the demand for single source mild pungent chilli is raising among growing Indian restaurants in Western countries and raising global mild pungent chilli flakes with raising pizza and burger consumption. Tamil Nadu should strategically position itself in the value-added chilli market by focusing on logistics, marketing, and sustainability, ensuring the state’s rich agricultural heritage and its farmers' incomes flourish on the global stage. Spices Board India Tamil Nadu Agricultural University #Spices #Restaurant #IndianRestaurant #singlesource #ingredients #chilli #organic #GItag #flakes

☘ Moringa Leaves Cultivation in Uttar Pradesh a new initiative of Nature Sampann ☘ We are pleased to announce that very soon we (Nature Sampann) will be starting Moringa leaves cultivation project in Uttar Pradesh for which we conducted our first interaction with the farmer group.....the project will be  focused on empowering farmer groups through a farmer-centric business model. 🏵 Key Highlights: 👉 Farmer-centric approach, prioritizing their interests and welfare. 👉 Assured market for produce, ensuring consistent and fair pricing. 👉 High-quality Moringa dry leaves for B2B buyers. 🌳 Seeking B2B Partnerships: We invite companies seeking assured and consistent supply of high-quality Moringa dry leaves to collaborate with us on this project. 💥 Benefits for B2B Buyers: 👍 Consistent supply of high-quality Moringa dry leaves. 👍 Competitive pricing. 👍 Direct sourcing from farmers, ensuring fair trade practices. 🤝 lets Join Hands for a Sustainable Future.Together, let's revolutionize the Moringa industry with a focus on farmer empowerment and sustainable practices. Please connect for more details. Regards Team Nature Sampann [email protected] #moringa #superfood #extraction #nutraceutical #sustainability #quality #exports #Backwardintegration #farmerconnect #health #medicinalplant

Well articulated sir Kuldeep Sharma. The mystery around milk production to be lower by around 80 million ton, would mean milk yield lowered from 1800 litres per animal per year to 1200 litres . That could be plausible figure, as animal census shows 130 million dairy animals and authenticated. Now of the 150 million ton, if marketed surplus is 80 million ton, and about 56 million ton already entering the organised supply chain, not much milk left for increasing base for the cooperatives and pvt sector. The 24 million ton with the unorganised sector holds the catch in the future, on what type of farming system in terms of herd size, feeding system and future sustainable yield. I hope, it is the family farms with 20-100 animals, indigenous breed progeny selected, and feeding base of homegrown nutritive fodder and homemade feed that will sustain the future growth in India dairy sector and environment friendly. 🌱 #unorganized #familyfarms #sustainability