Tamil Nadu Dairy Farmers Seek Higher Aavin Prices
Dairy farmers in Tamil Nadu have urged the state government to increase Aavin milk procurement prices, arguing that rising cattle feed, labour and production costs are making dairy farming financially unsustainable. Farmer associations have demanded that any future increase in Aavin retail milk prices should be directly passed on to milk producers to protect rural…
Summer Heat Hits Aavin Milk, Ghee Supply
An intense dry summer has severely disrupted the supply of full-cream milk and ghee from Aavin in Madurai, forcing consumers to increasingly turn to private dairy players to meet demand. The shortage is being attributed to a sharp decline in milk procurement during the ongoing lean summer season, when production typically falls due to heat…
TN Milk Output Claim Sparks Data Dispute
A debate has emerged over Tamil Nadu’s milk production after the Tamil Nadu Milk Dealers’ Welfare Association (TNMDWA) challenged claims made by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin that the State produces 3 crore litres of milk per day. The Chief Minister made the statement during an interaction at the “Kanavugal Meipadum” event held at the Chennai…
Losing Rs 1.25 per liter of milk supplied to Aavin-Farmers
A section of milk producers supplying milk to Aavin has demanded an increase of Rs 12 per litre in the procurement price, citing rising costs of cattle feed and mineral mixtures. The farmers said they spend an average of Rs 50 per litre to produce cow milk and Rs 60 per litre for buffalo milk….
Aavin to Triple Buffalo Milk Procurement in Tamil Nadu
The Tamil Nadu Co-operative Milk Producers’ Federation, better known by its brand Aavin, has announced plans to significantly ramp up buffalo milk procurement in a bid to strengthen the state’s dairy base and support dairy farmers amid concerns over declining buffalo numbers and fluctuating milk supplies. The initiative includes supporting farmers with improved inputs and…
Tamil Nadu Milk Producers Urge Local Milk & Butter Procurement
The Tamil Nadu Milk Producers’ Welfare Association (TNMPWA) has asked the state government to stop procuring milk and butter from outside the state and prioritise purchases from local Tamil Nadu farmers to strengthen rural incomes and support the state’s dairy ecosystem. The association’s demand comes amid concerns that current procurement prices paid to farmers by…
Aavin hikes ghee price to ₹700/kg — Tamil Nadu consumers hit
Aavin, the Tamil Nadu Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation, has raised the retail price of its ghee, with a 1-litre jar now listed at ₹700/kg. This marks a significant increase at a time when many other dairy cooperatives and brands have either reduced or maintained prices. Representatives said the hike reflects underlying production and input costs,…
81 tonnes of butter worth Rs 4.21 cr supplied to Aavin found spoiled
The Tamil Nadu Co‑operative Milk Producers’ Federation (Aavin) says it procured 81 tonnes of butter in October to meet festive demand, only for the consignment to be discovered spoiled a few weeks later. The butter, supplied by Kirpa Ram Dairy Private Limited (based in Uttar Pradesh), was valued at ₹4.21 crore. After complaints from staff…
Aavin may face GST notice for not cutting milk prices
Despite the GST on many dairy products being slashed from 12 % to 5 %, Tamil Nadu’s state-owned dairy cooperative Aavin has not yet reduced the prices of its products. This has sparked public criticism and political pressure, as rival cooperatives like Amul and Nandini have already passed on the benefit to consumers. Sources confirmed…
Aavin Holds Milk Prices Despite GST Cut, Focus on Farmers
Despite the recent reduction in GST rates for dairy products, Tamil Nadu’s state-owned cooperative Aavin is unlikely to lower consumer prices in the immediate future. According to company officials, the cooperative will instead focus on using the tax relief to strengthen its internal finances and support farmers, rather than passing the benefit directly to customers….