Progressive Dairy Solutions welcomed Australian Dairy delegation to explore business possibilities

Ludhiana, January 14, 2015: The 25 member Australian dairy delegation met the largest association of Dairy farmers PDFA(progressive dairy farmers’ association) and explored explore business ties with Progressive Dairy solutions, the company formed by the PDFA farmers .  The Visit to Ludhiana was a part of the biggest ever Australian Week-long trade mission to India. 

The delegation has focus on dairy cattle breeds and genetics; fodder grass and animal nutrition; vocational education and training in dairy farming; research and development in milk products; dairy farm consultancy and IT enabled services.

Speaking about the possibility of association Daljit Singh, President, PDFA said, “PDFA has been working relentlessly for the upliftment of the Punjab Dairy farmers. For that we have a keen focus on exploring associations with international partners. This helps make way for the innovative technologies and best practices in the Indian dairy system. It’s our immense pleasure to learn about the newer technologies in the dairy industry from the Australian Dairy industry and we are keen to adopt innovative technologies them for the benefit of our farmers.” 

Speaking about the association, Mark Moley, Trade commissioner and leader of Agriculture equipment, technology and services- Dairy Delegation said Australia has a diverse dairy manufacturing sector and is World’s fourth largest exporter of processed dairy products. The dairy industry is Australia’s third largest agriculture food industry, with farm gate value of production valued at A$4 bn.

“Australia offers best practice solutions in agriculture research, consulting, technology and equipment. It can provide inputs to value-add agricultural production; systems, services, intellectual property and technology that improve production efficiency and education and skills”, said Morley.

Speaking about the business possibilities Munish Sharma, General Manager, Progressive Dairy Solutions, said, “We are exploring tie-ups with companies like Dairy innovation Australia limited and Innovative farm services Pty Ltd for dairy manufacturing especially with a focus in integrated, responsive and cost effective dairy manufacturing R&D and support services. We are also explored association with Flavourtech PTY ltd for milk process technology and the possibility of know how exchange with the renowned research scientists and consultants from Australia, for the training and education of Punjab Dairy farmers.”

 

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