How surplus milk powder is dairy industry’s new problem
With many states enacting stringent anti-slaughter laws, Indian dairy farmers have been facing challenges in disposing of unproductive cattle — the ones that do not give enough milk or happen to be male. Now, they have been hit by a new “surplus” problem — of skimmed milk powder (SMP). Cooperative and private dairies are holding…
Reduce GST on ghee to curb adulteration: IDA urges GOI
In the wake of the fake ghee making factories that are busted every year, India’s dairy sector has demanded a reduction in goods and services tax (GST) on ghee which currently attracts 12% tax. Representations from dairy sector players to the Central govt state that ironically imported palm oil, which is chemically hydrogenated, attracts just 5%…
Modern dairy practices helped women join dairying to bolster AP’s milk production
Adoption of modern dairy practices, along with increased participation of women in dairying, will significantly enhance Andhra Pradesh’s milk production, according to Varsha Joshi, Additional Secretary, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), Government of India. She made these remarks at Tirupati on Wednesday while addressing the 10th anniversary celebrations of Shreeja Mahila Milk Producer…
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…