Tamil Nadu: Aavin Milk Gets Cheaper; Check New Rates
In a good news for the people of Tamil Nadu, Aavin, the state government cooperative, has reduced the price of non-perishable milk by Rs 2. Aavin’s milk is available in various packets-orange, green, blue, and violet-each indicating different fat contents to meet diverse consumer needs. Besides regular milk, Aavin also provides non-refrigerated milk, which is…
Maharashtra’s milk subsidy, its effects and its political fallout
Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, while presenting the supplementary budget on June 28, announced Rs 5 per litre subsidy for milk producing farmers. This, Pawar in his speech said, would help milk producing farmers. Dairy farmers who have been protesting against low realisation have said this subsidy is too little, while dairies have asked for…
KMF achieves milestone of procurement of one crore litres of milk a day CM
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said the Karnataka Milk Federation — known for its ‘Nandini’ brand of dairy products — has achieved a milestone of procuring one crore litres of milk a day from farmers. “The milk production in Karnataka was 90 lakh litres a day in May last year. Now, the KMF is getting…
Going Organic is fine but Amul not interested in going public in the stock markets Jayen Mehta
Jayen Mehta, MD, Amul India, says as a brand, if Amul can connect the producers with the consumers, giving them good quality food, free from chemical fertilisers and pesticides, I think there will be a great contribution not just to the health of the country but also to improving the carbon content and productivity and regenerating the soil so…
Private players lowering milk procurement price, says Ramadoss; urges DMK govt to form regulatory panel
Stating that private dairy companies in the state were exploiting dairy farmers by reducing milk procurement prices, PMK founder S Ramadoss urged the DMK government to create a regulatory authority to regulate milk procurement and sales in Tamil Nadu. In a statement, the senior leader said that private companies are fleecing the farmers by downgrading…
Aavin milk procurement to touch 40 lakh litres per day soon: Dairy min
State dairy development minister Mano Thangaraj said Aavin has increased its milk procurement to 36 lakh litres per day. Speaking to reporters in Coimbatore after a review meeting with Aavin officials on Sunday, he said the daily procurement would touch 40 lakh litres of milk procurement in a week or two. “Simultaneously, we are making efforts…
Dairy dilemma’ engulfs women farmers in CM Chandrababu Naidu’s constituency Kuppam
The Kuppam Assembly constituency, represented by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, relies heavily on dairy farming as a significant source of income for rural and semi-urban families. Recently, the dairy industry has experienced a decrease of ₹5 per liter in the milk price, causing concern among the predominantly women farmers involved in the sector. The…
Milk procurement improves by 50k litres in Dakshin Kannada; demand remains high
The Dakshina Kannada Co-operative Milk Producers’ Union that has been procuring close to 1 lakh litres milk from other unions to tide over the demand because of a shortfall in production, is in a little better position this month, with improvement in procurement by about 50,000 litres. The union says this is due to improved fodder situation due to monsoons. But still…
India’s first all-women manure cooperative create biogas| NDDB Zakariyapura Gujarat
India is the world’s largest milk producer, with an abundance of dairy animals. This raises the challenge of managing the bio-waste from these animals and how to make it more sustainable. It has dual potential as both a fuel and a fertiliser if treated correctly. Therefore, the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) chose Zakariyapura village,…
From dairy to your glass: How whey creates a healthy way to consume protein
In a world where health and wellness are becoming increasingly important, protein is an essential nutrient supporting muscle growth, repairing tissues, and promoting overall well-being. This is especially true in the case of bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts who need more protein in their diet to match their activity levels. For many, finding the right source…