Opportunities and Challenges in India's Dairy Industry

23/12/2024 19 min Temporada 1

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Episode Synopsis

This episode examines the Indian dairy industry, highlighting its strengths, such as high milk production and a large consumer base, and its challenges, including low productivity of indigenous animals and inadequate infrastructure.
Opportunities for growth are identified, focusing on A2 milk production from indigenous breeds and improved crossbreeding techniques.
The presentation also addresses the reasons for the failure of previous crossbreeding programs and suggests solutions such as better breeding practices and improved technology transfer.
Ultimately, the author advocates for the conservation of indigenous germplasm and the adoption of advanced technologies to enhance the industry's competitiveness.

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