Monthly payouts to milk producers increased to ₹26 cr: Himachal govt
1 week, 6 days ago

Monthly payouts to milk producers increased to ₹26 cr: Himachal govt

Hindustan Times  

Hike in milk procurement price has led to a consistent rise in government milk procurement. The HP state Co-operative Milk Producers Federation Ltd is now on an average procuring two lakh litres per day. The monthly payouts to the milk producers have increased from ₹8.70 crore to ₹25.62 crore, providing direct financial benefits to milk producers, said the government in a statement on Thursday. Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said, “The present state government has taken numerous steps to bolster the milk-based economy. He said that the state government has set up a new milk processing plant with a daily capacity of 50,000 litres at Duttnagar in Shimla district with a cost of ₹25 crore.

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In Karnataka, dairy farmers not paid incentives for nine months
3 weeks, 2 days ago

In Karnataka, dairy farmers not paid incentives for nine months

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The state government has not paid incentives to dairy farmers for more than nine months. The government has to pay Rs 5 per litre of milk supplied by farmers under the Ksheeradhaare scheme. The incentive scheme for dairy farmers was launched in 2008 with Rs 2 per litre. In fact, before the Assembly polls in 2023, the then Leader …

Milk production in Karnataka up by 62% in 5 years
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Milk production in Karnataka up by 62% in 5 years

The Hindu  

Karnataka’s milk production grew by 62% over five years, reaching 12.83 million tonnes in 2022-23, according to the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying. Milk availability in Karnataka The State’s per capita milk availability has also improved significantly, increasing from 332 grams per day in 2018-19 to 523 grams per day in 2022-23. Karnataka Milk Statistics Milk Production 2018-19: …

Four private milk companies hike prices of milk, curd, buttermilk in Chennai
1 month ago

Four private milk companies hike prices of milk, curd, buttermilk in Chennai

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Four major private milk companies, which collectively hold over 45% of the state’s milk market share, have hiked their milk prices by Rs 2 to Rs 4 per litre. As per circulars, the price of the standardised milk variety of the ‘Thirumala’ brand has risen from Rs 58 to Rs 62 per litre, while that of full cream milk …

Dairy farmers seek probe into implementation of scheme to provide subsidy to buy milch cows in U.T.
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Dairy farmers seek probe into implementation of scheme to provide subsidy to buy milch cows in U.T.

The Hindu  

Members of the Primary Milk Societies have submitted a memorandum to the Lieutenant Governor, K. Kailashnathan, seeking a probe into the implementation of subsidy scheme for buying milch cows in Puducherry. Governor, the members have alleged misappropriation of funds meant for providing a subsidy of ₹25,000 per dairy farmer for buying milch cows by creating fake beneficiaries in Puducherry and …

Karnataka Milk Federation enters Delhi-NCR
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka Milk Federation enters Delhi-NCR

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday launched the Karnataka Milk Federation's Nandini brand milk products in the Delhi-NCR market, pricing them marginally lower than competitors to gain a foothold in the region.The cooperative will retail four cow milk variants, curd, and buttermilk from Friday, with competitive pricing that undercuts established players like Mother Dairy and Amul. KMF along …

Karnataka Milk Federation enters Delhi-NCR, offers competitive pricing on Nandini products
Trending News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka Milk Federation enters Delhi-NCR, offers competitive pricing on Nandini products

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday launched the Karnataka Milk Federation's Nandini brand milk products in the Delhi-NCR market, pricing them marginally lower than competitors to gain a foothold in the region. The cooperative will retail four cow milk variants, curd, and buttermilk from Friday, with competitive pricing that undercuts established players like Mother Dairy and Amul. KMF along with …

‘Will increase milk output in underperforming dists’: Minister RS Rajakannappan
2 months ago

‘Will increase milk output in underperforming dists’: Minister RS Rajakannappan

New Indian Express  

TIRUPPUR/ERODE: The state government is taking appropriate steps to increase milk production in districts where milk production is low in the state, said Milk and Dairy Development Minister RS Rajakannappan here on Friday. Speaking to reporters, after inspecting Aavin centres at Tiruppur, the minister said, “As far as Tiruppur is concerned, every day, 1.8 lakh litres of milk is procured …

Why adulteration is rampant in unorganised dairy sector
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Why adulteration is rampant in unorganised dairy sector

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi Nearly half of all dairies in India, the world’s largest milk producer, fall in the unorganised sector and adulteration of ghee or clarified butter, a traditionally valued fat, is rampant, experts have said. Of this, “less than half of the milk sold is handled by the organised sector comprising dairy cooperatives and private dairy enterprises, while the rest …

Krishna Milk Union suffers loss of ₹60 crore in Vijayawada floods
4 months ago

Krishna Milk Union suffers loss of ₹60 crore in Vijayawada floods

The Hindu  

The first unit of Krishna Milk Union, known for its brand Vijaya Dairy, suffered a loss of about ₹60 crore due to the floods and torrential rains that lashed the city. KMU chairman Chalasani Anjaneyulu said that the milk factory in the city produces more than 2.50 lakh litres of milk and 1.50 lakh litres of curd per day. As …

Milk producers await payments worth ₹602cr; govt says facing fund crunch
5 months, 1 week ago

Milk producers await payments worth ₹602cr; govt says facing fund crunch

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka’s milk producers are grappling with a staggering backlog in payments amounting to ₹602.84 crores, affecting approximately 8,92,000 people, including those in the home district of chief minister Siddaramaiah. This financial strain has been exacerbated by the state’s ambitious implementation of the five guarantee schemes, which have placed immense pressure on the government’s finances. In Karnataka assembly, animal husbandry and …

DKMUL to provide ₹25 as subsidy for 50 kg of cattle feed from August 1
5 months, 2 weeks ago

DKMUL to provide ₹25 as subsidy for 50 kg of cattle feed from August 1

The Hindu  

As part of its initiative to boost milk production, the Dakshina Kannada Cooperative Milk Producers Union Ltd. will supply cattle feed to farmers at a subsidised cost from August 1. Managing Director D. Vivek said DKMUL provided 2,000 tonnes of silage to farmers at a subsidised rate of ₹6.65 per kg, in April, May and June. This helped in boosting …

Karnataka CM defends milk price hike, says move will help lakhs of farmers
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka CM defends milk price hike, says move will help lakhs of farmers

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The 500ml Nandini milk packet will now contain 550ml and cost Rs 2 more. It is the state government’s method of handling ample milk production, and keeping both dairy farmers and consumers happy. Defending the increase in both quantity of milk and price, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that Karnataka’s average milk production has reached close to 1 crore litres …

Nandini milk price hike: Increase of ₹2 proportionate to 50 ml extra milk per sachet, says Siddaramaiah
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Nandini milk price hike: Increase of ₹2 proportionate to 50 ml extra milk per sachet, says Siddaramaiah

The Hindu  

Amid sharp reactions from the Opposition following an increase in the price of Nandini milk, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has defended the move stating it is “not a hike”. Each milk packet will now contain an additional 50 ml of milk, and the price will be proportionally increased for… — Siddaramaiah June 25, 2024 Extra volume, extra price Currently, the 500 …

Arokya’s full cream milk price cut by Rs 3 per litre, Aavin still cheapest
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Arokya’s full cream milk price cut by Rs 3 per litre, Aavin still cheapest

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu’s leading dairy brand, Arokya, has slashed the price of full cream milk by Rs 3 per litre, primarily benefiting tea shops and hotels. After the price revision, Arokya’s full cream milk is now priced at Rs 65 per litre, while the Aavin equivalent with 6% fat is priced at Rs 60. Industry sources attribute the price cut …

After Amul, Mother Dairy hikes milk prices by Rs 2 per litre in Delhi-NCR | Check revised rates
7 months ago

After Amul, Mother Dairy hikes milk prices by Rs 2 per litre in Delhi-NCR | Check revised rates

India TV News  

Mother Dairy price hike: Mother Dairy on Monday announced a Rs 2 per litre increase in milk prices in the Delhi-NCR region, citing a rise in input costs over the past 15 months. Check revised rates here Full cream milk: Rs 68 per litre Toned milk: Rs 56 per litre Double-toned milk: Rs 50 per litre Buffalomilk: Rs 72 per …

From plenty to parched: Dairy farmers’ struggle for survival in Karnataka
7 months, 4 weeks ago

From plenty to parched: Dairy farmers’ struggle for survival in Karnataka

The Hindu  

Ravi., a dairy farmer in Keelara village in Mandya district in the heart of the Old Mysore region, has been able to earn a supplementary income from the cows that he rears and from the paddy he cultivates. In Karnataka, about 24 lakh dairy farmers are members of village-level milk cooperative societies, and an unspecified number of non-members also rear …

Mother Dairy to invest ₹750 cr to set up 2 dairy, fruits & vegetables processing plants
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Mother Dairy to invest ₹750 cr to set up 2 dairy, fruits & vegetables processing plants

Hindustan Times  

Mother Dairy, which is a leading milk supplier in Delhi-NCR, will also invest another ₹100 crore to expand capacities of its existing plants. HT Image "In our endeavour to expand our distribution and reach to our consumers, we have earmarked a capital expenditure outlay of over ₹750 crore to enhance our dairy and F&V processing capacities across key locations," Mother …

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu Presents Budget Of Rs 58,444 Crore For FY25
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu Presents Budget Of Rs 58,444 Crore For FY25

ABP News  

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday presented the annual Budget of Rs 58,444 crore for 2024-25 with focus on the agriculture sector, and announced an increase in the Minimum Support Price for milk. The state's fiscal deficit is Rs 10,784 crore, which is 4.75 per cent of state domestic product, while the size of the annual Budget …

Himachal Pradesh hikes MSP for milk from April 1
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Himachal Pradesh hikes MSP for milk from April 1

Hindustan Times  

Presenting his second state budget, Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday announced hiking the minimum support price of cow milk and buffalo milk. Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu before presenting the state budget for the 2024-25 financial year at the Vidhan Sabha in Shimla on Saturday. He said that the state government had announced a …

Price rise of milk and other dairy staples flows to farmers and producers, but not to striking workers
1 year, 2 months ago

Price rise of milk and other dairy staples flows to farmers and producers, but not to striking workers

ABC  

While the reasons might not be obvious to shoppers, supermarket aisles tell the story of why dairy industry workers who drive milk tankers or wrap cheese on factory floors have mounted coordinated strike action this week. That's the main reason 1,400 workers at 13 sites across Victoria walked off the job on Wednesday and Thursday, joining milk tanker drivers for …

Keeping Turf War Aside, Kerala Seeks Help from AP, Karnataka as Demand for Milk Rises During Onam
1 year, 4 months ago

Keeping Turf War Aside, Kerala Seeks Help from AP, Karnataka as Demand for Milk Rises During Onam

News 18  

Festivals are celebrations where differences are set aside and territorial lines are blur. Karnataka’s dairy brand Nandini has received a request from the Kerala government to supply milk for over 10 days. The high demand for milk and curd during Onam has forced Milma to resume milk procurement from Karnataka after a year-long hiatus. We have ensured an abundant supply …

Bengaluru | Confusion prevails on day one as new milk prices kick in
1 year, 5 months ago

Bengaluru | Confusion prevails on day one as new milk prices kick in

The Hindu  

As the price hike for Nandini dairy products, including milk, curd, and buttermilk, kicked in on Tuesday, August 1, many customers were confused about the actual hike, while others were worried about expanding their weekly budget. Expressing concern about the price rise, Pushpa Raju, a customer at a Nandini milk parlour at Koramangala, said, “While ₹4 might not seem like …

Nandini milk to cost ₹3 more from today
1 year, 5 months ago

Nandini milk to cost ₹3 more from today

The Hindu  

Bengaluru Prices of Nandini milk and curd will cost ₹3 more per litre/kg from Tuesday. It may be noted that the KMF was permitted to increase the selling price of milk by ₹3 a litre after a meeting convened by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah gave approval to its proposal. The KMF said dairy farmers in the State were in distress owing …

Karnataka selling ‘cheapest’ milk: CM as cabinet agrees to ₹3/litre hike in Nandini milk prices
1 year, 5 months ago

Karnataka selling ‘cheapest’ milk: CM as cabinet agrees to ₹3/litre hike in Nandini milk prices

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: The last time the milk prices were increased were in November 2022, when the KMF had initially raised it by ₹ 3 per litre The Karnataka cabinet has given the green signal for a ₹3 per litre hike in the price of Nandini milk, a popular brand under the Karnataka Milk Federation. Notably, the last time the milk prices …

Efforts on to increase milk production in Tamil Nadu, says Minister Mano Thangaraj
1 year, 5 months ago

Efforts on to increase milk production in Tamil Nadu, says Minister Mano Thangaraj

The Hindu  

Efforts are on to increase milk production in the State through several programmes, said Minister for Milk and Dairy Development T. Mano Thangaraj. The Minister visited the Aavin production facility at Pachapalayam here and distributed welfare benefits worth ₹2.23 crore to 124 people. The Minister told presspersons that demand for milk and milk products of Aavin are high and to …

Milk union to help farmers increase production, ensure quality
1 year, 7 months ago

Milk union to help farmers increase production, ensure quality

The Hindu  

The Ernakulam Regional Cooperative Milk Union will distribute ₹3 crore as grant to farmers and ₹5 crore as interest-free loan over a period of three years to help farmers address issues ranging from increased dairy production to storage and quality assurance. The regional milk cooperative has received money for the project from the National Dairy Development Board after the former …

Data | World’s largest producer of milk hits a dry patch
1 year, 8 months ago

Data | World’s largest producer of milk hits a dry patch

The Hindu  

In March 2022, a full-cream packet of Amul milk cost ₹60/litre. However, days later, the Union Minister for Animal Husbandry and Dairying Parshottam Rupala contradicted him and ruled out stagnation in milk production and the government’s decision to consider import of butter and ghee. Map 4 | The map shows the cases and deaths due to lumpy skin disease Finally, …

Sudha milk to be dearer by ₹3 per litre from April 24
1 year, 8 months ago

Sudha milk to be dearer by ₹3 per litre from April 24

Hindustan Times  

Milk from popular Sudha Dairy outlets in Bihar will be dearer by ₹two to three per litre from April 24 when the new rates will come into effect. The milk price has been increased as there is a hike in retailers’ margin from ₹ 1.75 per litre to ₹ 1.95 per litre, said Comfed officials. The Bihar State Milk Cooperative …

No Plans To Increase Rates: GCMMF MD Jayen Mehta On Amul Milk Price Hikes
1 year, 8 months ago

No Plans To Increase Rates: GCMMF MD Jayen Mehta On Amul Milk Price Hikes

News 18  

Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd. which sells dairy products under the Amul brand is expecting 20 per cent growth in its revenue this fiscal to around Rs 66,000 crore on rising demands, stated Managing Director Jayen Mehta. When asked about the milk prices, the GCMMF MD said, “We have no plans to increase rates as of now.” He also …

Milk shortage: Bulk supply partially hit by private players skewing market
1 year, 9 months ago

Milk shortage: Bulk supply partially hit by private players skewing market

The Hindu  

Reduced milk production owing to the dairy industry hitting its annual lean season has brought pressure on the Karnataka Milk Federation’s milk supply chain, causing a shortage in its bulk supply in Bengaluru currently. He also said private dairies were procuring milk directly from farmers in rural areas by offering a higher price, thus reducing the union’s procurement. Blaming the …

Milk Price Surge: 4 in 10 Families Have Cut Down on Quantity or Switched to Alternatives, Survey Says
1 year, 11 months ago

Milk Price Surge: 4 in 10 Families Have Cut Down on Quantity or Switched to Alternatives, Survey Says

News 18  

Frequent increase in prices of milk of different brands in the last one year has compelled many consumers, already struggling with household expenditure post Covid pandemic, have either reduced the consumption of milk or switched to cheaper alternatives, a survey shows. According to a survey by LocalCircles, 19% families have cut down on the quantity consumption of milk after the …

Mother Dairy to hike milk prices by ₹2/litre in NCR from December 27 of full-cream, toned, double-toned variants
2 years ago

Mother Dairy to hike milk prices by ₹2/litre in NCR from December 27 of full-cream, toned, double-toned variants

The Hindu  

Mother Dairy has decided to hike milk prices by ₹2 per litre in Delhi-NCR market with effect from December 27 citing rise in input costs. This is the fifth round of hike in milk prices this year by Mother Dairy, one of the leading milk suppliers in Delhi-NCR with volumes of more than 30 lakh litres per day. Mother Dairy …

Mother Dairy to hike milk prices by ₹2/litre in NCR of full-cream, toned, double-toned variants
2 years ago

Mother Dairy to hike milk prices by ₹2/litre in NCR of full-cream, toned, double-toned variants

Live Mint  

Mother Dairy has decided to hike milk prices by ₹2 per litre in Delhi-NCR market with effect from Tuesday, citing rise in input costs. This is the fifth round of hike in milk prices this year by Mother Dairy, one of the leading milk suppliers in Delhi-NCR with volumes of more than 30 lakh litres per day. Mother Dairy has …

Mother Dairy hikes milk prices by ₹2 per litre in Delhi-NCR
2 years ago

Mother Dairy hikes milk prices by ₹2 per litre in Delhi-NCR

Hindustan Times  

Mother Dairy has decided to hike milk prices by ₹2 per litre in Delhi-NCR market with effect from Tuesday, citing rise in input costs. This is the fifth round of hike in milk prices this year by Mother Dairy, one of the leading milk suppliers in Delhi-NCR with volumes of more than 30 lakh litres per day. Mother Dairy has …

Mother Dairy Full Cream & Token Milk to Cost More in Delhi-NCR From Today
2 years, 1 month ago

Mother Dairy Full Cream & Token Milk to Cost More in Delhi-NCR From Today

News 18  

Mother Dairy has hiked prices of full-cream milk by Re 1 per litre and token milk by Rs 2 per litre in Delhi-NCR market, citing rise in input cost. While Mother Dairy has increased the prices of full-cream milk by Rs 1 to Rs 64 per litre, and that of token milk by Rs 2 to Rs 50 per litre, …

Mother Dairy hikes full-cream, token milk prices in Delhi-NCR | Check out new rates here
2 years, 1 month ago

Mother Dairy hikes full-cream, token milk prices in Delhi-NCR | Check out new rates here

India Today  

Mother Dairy has decided to hike the prices of full-cream milk by Re 1 per litre and token milk by Rs 2 per litre in the Delhi-NCR with effect from Monday. This is the fourth round of hike in milk prices this year by Mother Dairy, one of the leading milk suppliers in the Delhi-NCR region. Mother Dairy has increased …

Mother Dairy hikes full-cream & token milk prices in Delhi-NCR. Check new rates
2 years, 1 month ago

Mother Dairy hikes full-cream & token milk prices in Delhi-NCR. Check new rates

Hindustan Times  

Mother Dairy has decided to hike prices of full-cream milk by Re 1 per litre and token milk by ₹2 per litre in Delhi-NCR market with effect from Monday, citing rise in input cost. Mother Dairy has increased the prices of full-cream milk by Re 1 to ₹ 64 per litre, a company spokesperson said. Mother Dairy has increased the …

Vijaya Dairy moots more welfare schemes for its farmers
2 years, 1 month ago

Vijaya Dairy moots more welfare schemes for its farmers

The Hindu  

Vijaya Dairy, also known as Krishna Milk Union, which stood top in extending benefits to dairy farmers, is planning to take up more welfare activities for them, said the dairy chairman Chalasani Anjaneyulu. The dairy was implementing ‘Ksheera Bandhu’, under which the management will pay ex gratia of ₹50,000 to the family members of the farmer, ‘Kalyanamastu’, under which gold …

Dairy sector marred by GST impositions, says Sangam Dairy Chairman
2 years, 1 month ago

Dairy sector marred by GST impositions, says Sangam Dairy Chairman

The Hindu  

Sangam Dairy, a well-reputed dairy firm among the farming communities in the Guntur district, like the other milk production companies in the country, is forced to increase its milk prices recently. Narendra Kumar Dulipalla, Chairman of Sangam Dairy said that there are many reasons for the price rise including, hike in fuel prices and transportation costs, The new 5% to …

Costly milk leaves a sour taste in Deepavali sweets
2 years, 2 months ago

Costly milk leaves a sour taste in Deepavali sweets

The Hindu  

The aroma of freshly made fluffy, spongy rasgullas and gulab jamuns fills the air at Chhotu Motu Joshi, a famous confectionery store run by Rishi Mohan Joshi, a fourth-generation sweet maker, in Rajasthan’s Bikaner district. Milk suppliers, cooperatives and dairy farmers say a shortage in supply owing to the outbreak of lumpy skin disease and the rise in input costs …

High cost of cattle feed: Milk cooperatives face strain in supply chain
2 years, 3 months ago

High cost of cattle feed: Milk cooperatives face strain in supply chain

The Hindu  

As the festival season has started, milk cooperative federations are witnessing a strain in the supply chain as the production has witnessed a marginal decrease primarily due to the increase in fodder cost. Sodhi told The Hindu that the cost of milk production was 15to 20% higher than the previous year because of the increase in fodder cost. “Milk production …

Size of Indian dairy market to jump over 2-fold to Rs 30 lakh crore by 2027: NDDB
2 years, 3 months ago

Size of Indian dairy market to jump over 2-fold to Rs 30 lakh crore by 2027: NDDB

Firstpost  

National Dairy Development Board also said that the government is not “insensitive” and it will protect the interest of 8 crore dairy farmers while signing free trade agreements with other countries Greater Noida: The size of the Indian dairy market is estimated to jump over two fold to Rs 30 lakh crore by 2027, driven by growth in both volume …

Milk collection reduced by 3 to 4 lakh litre per day in this state
2 years, 3 months ago

Milk collection reduced by 3 to 4 lakh litre per day in this state

Live Mint  

The lumpy skin disease has affected milk production int he northern parts of India, as several states have logged 57,000 cases. Latest reports have confirmed that milk collection across the state of Rajasthan have reduced by 3 to 4 lakh litre per day. Rajasthan Cooperative Dairy Federation has informed that in June, about 20 lakh litre per day milk was …

First Amul, then Mother Dairy: Why milk prices are on the rise?
2 years, 4 months ago

First Amul, then Mother Dairy: Why milk prices are on the rise?

Firstpost  

The two leading milk suppliers — Amul and Mother Dairy — have increased the price of milk by Rs 2 per litre for the second time in six months. Starting today, the cost of milk from leading suppliers such as Amul and Mother Dairy has been raised by Rs 2 per litre. The Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation, which sells …

Amul, Mother Dairy to hike milk prices by ₹2 per litre from August 17
2 years, 4 months ago

Amul, Mother Dairy to hike milk prices by ₹2 per litre from August 17

The Hindu  

Leading milk suppliers Amul and Mother Dairy will increase milk prices by ₹2 per litre with effect from August 17 on account of rising input costs. The Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation, which sells milk and other dairy products under the Amul brand, on Tuesday said it has decided to increase the milk prices by ₹2 per litre in Ahmedabad …

Mother Dairy to hike milk prices by Rs 2 per litre from Wednesday
2 years, 4 months ago

Mother Dairy to hike milk prices by Rs 2 per litre from Wednesday

Firstpost  

In March, Mother Dairy increased milk prices by Rs 2 per litre in the Delhi-NCR New Delhi: Mother Dairy has decided to increase milk prices by Rs 2 per litre in the Delhi-NCR with effect from Wednesday due to rise in its procurement and other input costs. In March, Mother Dairy increased milk prices by Rs 2 per litre in …

Dairy cos to further hike prices in first half of FY23: report
2 years, 6 months ago

Dairy cos to further hike prices in first half of FY23: report

Live Mint  

Milk prices could remain high in the current financial year on account of the high global prices of skimmed milk powder and cattle feed. This could prompt dairy companies to hike prices further in the first half of the financial year, analysts at ICICI Securities said in a note on Friday. High demand for milk led by increasing out-of-home consumption …

Dairy farmers reiterate demand for milk price hike
2 years, 8 months ago

Dairy farmers reiterate demand for milk price hike

The Hindu  

Dairy farmers have demanded a hike in milk price in the midst of rising production cost, and the government has convened a meeting of farmers and farmers’ representatives in Thiruvananthapuram on May 10. The Ernakulam Regional Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union had earlier demanded that milk price be raised by at least ₹5 a litre to help farmers tide over the …

Rising feed price leaves dairy farmers in distress
2 years, 9 months ago

Rising feed price leaves dairy farmers in distress

The Hindu  

While the State government is keen on reducing daily deficit to achieve self-sufficiency in milk production, soaring cattle feed cost has thrown dairy farmers into distress. The abrupt price rise following COVID-19 and the current Russia-Ukraine war has triggered alarms in the sector and the farmers say they are facing an unprecedented crisis. Without immediate government intervention the farmers can’t …

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