Dairy farmers demand insurance cover for all milch animals in Tamil Nadu
Only 10% of the estimated 14 lakh cattle are currently insured Milk producers in the State have urged the government to ensure universal insurance coverage for all milch animals. Currently, only 10% of the cattle have coverage, causing farmers to bear the losses if an animal without insurance dies. “A cow can cost between ₹30,000…
Amul plans to sell up to 4 mn litres of milk across the Southern region
Reported by Nidheesh MK and Sharan Poovanna For decades, legacy dairy cooperatives have dominated the southern states and made a tidy profit selling milk. Now, India’s largest dairy brand, Amul, is making a push to expand in the south, which could shake up the milk industry in the five states of the region. Amul, the force…
Aavin crossed 25 lakh lpd of milk sales in Tamilnadu state
Tamilnadu milk federation, known as, Aavin ,has set a record by selling more than 2.5 million LPD in the state. The federation did a phenomenal job in restructuring its supply chain during the lockdown period. Aavin was showing steady growth in the state capital market of Chennai for a long time. Other districts of the…