Milkfed Punjab Hikes Milk Procurement Price
Punjab’s state cooperative Milkfed Punjab has announced an increase in milk procurement prices for farmers, aiming to strengthen producer incomes amid rising input costs and reinforce the state’s dairy value chain. The price revision is expected to directly benefit dairy farmers supplying milk to the cooperative network, improving farm-level profitability while ensuring continued milk supply…
SPCDF Elects New 14-Member Board
The Sardar Patel Cooperative Dairy Federation (SPCDF) has successfully conducted elections for its 14-member Board of Directors, marking a key development in the governance of the multi-state dairy cooperative. The newly elected board includes prominent cooperative leaders, with Chaudhary and Mehta among those appointed as directors, reflecting continued leadership representation from within the cooperative ecosystem….
MP Targets 52 Lakh Kg Daily Milk Procurement
Bhopal: The Madhya Pradesh government has set an ambitious target to increase daily milk procurement to 52 lakh kilograms while expanding dairy activities to 26,000 villages, positioning the sector as a key driver of farmer income and rural economic growth, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said during a review meeting of the state cooperative dairy federation….
Aarey & Mahanand Brands Set for Relaunch
Mumbai: Iconic dairy brands Aarey and Mahanand are set to be relaunched soon as part of a major push to strengthen the organised dairy sector, with National Dairy Development Board Chairman Meenesh Shah informing Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis during a high-level meeting. The initiative comes amid concerns that only 40% of milk in the state…
Probe Sought in Multi-Crore Verka Fodder Scam
A probe has been sought into an alleged multi-crore fodder seed scam linked to the Verka Milk Plant in Chandigarh, raising serious concerns over procurement practices within the cooperative dairy system. The complaint alleges irregularities in the purchase of fodder seeds, with claims of inflated pricing and potential financial mismanagement involving significant public funds. According…
Vijaya Dairy Hikes Milk Prices from April 4
Vijaya Dairy, operated by the Krishna District Milk Producers Mutually Aided Cooperative Union Limited, has announced a price increase of ₹2 per litre and Re 1 per half-litre for packet milk, effective April 4, 2026, citing rising production and operational costs. The revised prices will be implemented across key regions, while monthly cardholders will continue…
Bamul Hints at Milk Price Hike Amid LPG Crisis
The Bengaluru Milk Union Limited (Bamul) has hinted at a possible increase in milk and dairy product prices, citing rising operational costs triggered by the ongoing LPG crisis. Bamul chief DK Suresh indicated that if gas consumption is not reduced, the additional financial burden could make a price hike unavoidable. Milk unions have been instructed…
Krishna Milk Union Sets Record Procurement Price
The Krishna Milk Union has announced the highest-ever milk procurement price in Andhra Pradesh, offering a major boost to dairy farmers amid rising input costs. With the inclusion of bonuses effective from April 1, 2026, farmers are set to receive ₹935 per kg of fat, marking a record payout in the state’s dairy sector. The…
MP Dairy Federation Digitises 17 Plants
The Madhya Pradesh State Cooperative Dairy Federation has launched a major digital transformation drive, rolling out an integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system across 17 dairy plants to enhance milk procurement efficiency and reduce storage and transit losses. The initiative is being implemented under the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) Enterprise Resource Planning (NDERP) platform,…
Nandini Demand Boosts Profits for Dairy Farmers
Rising demand for Nandini dairy products has significantly increased revenues for the Chikkaballapur District Milk Producers Cooperative Union (CHIMUL) in Karnataka, enabling the cooperative to share profits with milk-supplying farmers. The union reported a profit of about ₹2 crore and announced an additional incentive payment of ₹1.50 per litre of milk to farmers, which will…