Delayed Incentives Add to Dairy Farmers’ Financial Strain in TN
Several dairy farmers in the district are expressing concern over Aavin’s delay in disbursing the Rs 3 per litre milk incentive for the last two months. R Jaganathan, a farmer from Coimbatore, highlighted that the state government introduced the incentive in December last year to stabilize Aavin’s retail prices. While Aavin typically settles milk procurement…
Gadkari stressed on reducing input costs for dairy farmers
Challenge of Viksit Atmanirbhar Bharat Union minister Nitin Gadkari said one of the biggest challenges in pursuit of a ‘Viksit Atmanirbhar Bharat’ is the low contribution to GDP by agriculture and allied sectors. Speaking at the national dairy conference organized by Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University (Mafsu) here on Saturday, Gadkari said, “India’s 65%…
Kenya Dairy industry Bill recommends Guaranteed milk price for dairy farmers
Kenya Dairy industry Bill A dairy business operator must have a written contract with a producer organization or a registered entity representing primary producers to buy milk for processing, distribution, or sale. While a primary producer is not required to enter into a written contract with a buyer, they may choose to do so. The…
Himachal Pradesh revolutionizes dairy sector with over Rs. 250 Crore investment
Under the dynamic leadership of Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, the State Government of Himachal Pradesh is setting new benchmarks in the rural economy through its ambitious schemes and innovative initiatives in the dairy sector. The focus on milk production and related activities is generating employment and empowering rural communities across the State. Recognizing…
Madurai: Large cooperatives deduct commission, incentives, say dairy farmers
Stating that bigger units deduct commission and the incentive offered by Aavin is not reaching them, many small milk cooperative societies sought transfer of ownership of bulk milk coolers (BMC) from bigger milk cooperatives to the Tamil Nadu Cooperative Milk Producers Federation (Aavin). According to official records, over 870 milk cooperative societies are registered under…
Why dairies, farmers aren’t pleased with the state’s Rs 5/litre milk subsidy in Maharashtra
Dairies and dairy farmers in Maharashtra found themselves on the same boat in expressing their displeasure at the state government’s Rs 5/litre subsidy for dairy farmers. Farmers continued their agitation for their demand of a minimum procurement price of Rs 40/litre, while dairies have complained of the financial losses this would bring upon them. Here…
Mini Dairy Plant and Dairy Farmers’ Training Centre inaugurated in Mokokchung
A Mini Dairy Plant cum Dairy Farmers’ Training Centre, set up under NPDD (National Programme for Dairy Development), and constructed under the initiatives of the Directorate of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services and Nagaland State Dairy Co-operative Federation Ltd, Kohima, was inaugurated on Friday, 12 July 2024, at Marepkong Ward, Mokokchung with Advisor, Department of…
Consumers pay more but dairy farmers get lesser in Karnataka ?
Milk procurement prices vary across different milk unions in Karnataka, despite the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) selling it at a uniform price across the state. Each of the 15 milk unions in the state has its unique considerations for determining milk procurement prices, taking into account factors like profit margins, expenditure, facilities, and projects. This…
Manchar: Dairy Farmers Demands ₹40 per Liter Milk Guarantee Price
Pune: ” Milk powder is being imported, the market price of milk is increased by five rupees, but 12 per cent GST is imposed. Due to unaffordable milk prices, dairy farmers are facing difficulties. Give a guaranteed price of Rs 40 per liter for farmers’ milk, otherwise, we will have to protest with cows and buffaloes in front of the Ministry in…
Reimagining Dairying in Maharashtra: A Call for Sustainable Solutions
As per Sh Dashrath Mane CMD Sonai dairy, today the Maharashtra State government has given orders to dairies in Maharashtra for the implementation of ₹5/L milk subsidy to farmers directly subjected to the mandatory condition of base rate of ₹30/L to be paid by dairies. Dairies were paying ₹27.00/L to the farmer earlier which shall…