New Delhi/IBNS, Feb. 9 -- Even as concerns grow among farmers over the India-US trade deal, the dairy industry has expressed confidence that the agreement will not harm its interests, media reports said.

Speaking to NDTV, Amul Managing Director Jayan Mehta said the pact, announced last week, would not hurt farmers or the agricultural market and would instead provide valuable access to the US market.

Mehta also highlighted the importance of cattle feed in the dairy and livestock sector.

Meanwhile, farmer organisations have raised concerns that cheaper American products entering the Indian market could adversely impact domestic farmers. In protest, groups led by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha and the All India Kisan Sabha have announced a nat...