Monthly Round Up January 2025
Dear CLFMA Members and Industry Colleagues,
Greetings from CLFMA OF INDIA!
The livestock sector continues to be a key driver of India’s economic growth, and CLFMA remains committed to promoting sustainable progress across dairy, poultry, fisheries, and the broader livestock industry.
Here’s a brief overview of our activities and engagements in January 2025:
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CLFMA OF INDIA at Indusfood Agritech 2025:
CLFMA OF INDIA actively participated in the Indusfood Agritech Show from January 9-11, 2025, at Yashobhoomi IICC, Dwarka, New Delhi. This premier exhibition highlighted four key sectors: Food Processing Machinery & Technology, Packaging Technology and Solutions, Food Ingredients, and Hospitality Equipment & Technology. CLFMA's stall (L02) was represented by Mr. Dinesh Ambavkar and Mr. Jeetu Kumar from Interface Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., a CLFMA member’s staff. The stall received significant attention, attracting approximately 65 to 70 visitors.
Entrepreneurship Development Conclave 2025:
On January 13, 2025, CLFMA OF INDIA participated in the Entrepreneurship Development Conclave organized by the Government of India at G. D. Madgulkar Auditorium, Pimpri Chinchwad, Pune, Maharashtra. This event aimed to recognize stakeholders' contributions and raise awareness of two critical entrepreneurship development schemes: The Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) and the National Livestock Mission – Entrepreneurship Development Programme (NLM-EDP).
The conclave commenced with a lamp-lighting ceremony led by Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh, along with esteemed dignitaries including Hon'ble Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel, Hon'ble Shri George Kurian, and Hon'ble Smt. Pankaja Munde. Representing CLFMA OF INDIA were Chairman Mr. Divya Kumar Gulati, Past Chairman Mr. B.S. Yadav, Deputy Chairman Mr. Naveen Pasuparthy, and members Mr. Sameer Chotai and Mr. Milind Limaye.
Collaborative Meeting with BCC & US Grains Council:
CLFMA OF INDIA, in collaboration with the Broiler Coordination Committee (BCC) and the US Grains Council (USGC), hosted a strategic meeting on January 14, 2025, in Coimbatore. The discussions centered on grain supply dynamics, alternative feed ingredients like sorghum, and emerging agricultural technologies.
CLFMA Treasurer Mr. R. Ramkutty welcomed the attendees, while Chairman Mr. Divya Kumar Gulati underscored the need for sustainable solutions to address grain shortages. Dr. Harshakumar Shetty presented insights on India’s grain statistics, highlighting the importance of exploring alternatives to corn. BCC Chairman Mr. R. Laxmanan and officials from Venkateshwara Hatcheries Ltd. emphasized the potential of sorghum in poultry feed. The event concluded with a networking dinner hosted by Shanthi Feeds, reinforcing global collaborations to strengthen India's poultry industry.
On January 24, 2025, CLFMA Chairman Mr. Divya Kumar Gulati sent a formal thank-you note to USGC officials, Mr. Reece Cannady and Mr. R. Laxmanan. The note was acknowledged by Mr. Reece Cannady, Mr. Clint White, and Mr. Ethan Miller.
CACP Consultative Meeting on Kharif Crops Price Policy 2025-26:
On January 17, 2025, Dr. S. S. Pattabhirama represented CLFMA OF INDIA at the Commission for Agricultural Costs & Prices (CACP) consultative meeting on the Price Policy for Kharif Crops (Marketing Season 2025-26), held at Unnati Hall, Krishi Bhavan, Delhi.
Dr. Pattabhirama highlighted CLFMA’s role and provided insights into India's livestock, poultry, and aquaculture sectors. He emphasized the livestock sector's substantial maize demand (approximately 25 MMT annually) and the overall market requirement of 42-45 MMT, considering the starch and ethanol industries. Given that maize prices remain above MSP even at harvest, he recommended against an MSP increase. He also advocated for government-supported grain complexes with dryers to mitigate post-harvest losses caused by unseasonal rains.
CLFMA’s Partnership with PoultryTech Innovation Council:
The PoultryTech Innovation Council (PTIC) extended an invitation to CLFMA OF INDIA, under the leadership of South Zone President Mr. C. Saravanan of Swathi Hatcheries, to serve as an Association Partner for the Poultry Tech Summit & Expo 2025. Scheduled for January 25, 2025, at Le Meridien, Coimbatore, this event aimed to drive progress in the poultry sector by uniting stakeholders across the value chain to share knowledge, foster collaboration, and embrace innovation.
Upcoming CLFMA Seminars:
CLFMA OF INDIA is actively planning upcoming seminars, including the Poultry Seminar in Coimbatore on February 21, 2025, and another in Pune on March 5, 2025. Additional seminars focusing on poultry, aqua, and dairy will be announced soon, reinforcing CLFMA’s commitment to industry knowledge-sharing and advancement.
Message for Dairy in India 2025:
White Wing Media has released the 2025 edition of Dairy in India, set for launch in February 2025. At their request, CLFMA Chairman Mr. Divya Kumar Gulati contributed a special message for this edition on January 30, 2025, underscoring CLFMA's dedication to the dairy industry.
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CLFMA remains committed to advancing progress and innovation throughout the livestock value chain. Your unwavering support drives our efforts toward building a sustainable and thriving future for the industry.
We sincerely appreciate your continued partnership and collaboration.
Warm regards,
For CLFMA OF INDIA,
Divya Kumar Gulati
Chairman
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