Kerala Sets Goal for 2031 Self-Sufficiency in Milk, Eggs & Meat
Kerala has announced an ambitious plan to achieve self-sufficiency in the production of milk, eggs and meat by 2031, as part of its broader Vision 2031 development framework, state officials said. The dairy, poultry and livestock sectors are being strengthened through targeted interventions to reduce reliance on imports and meet local demand from within the…
Youth Drive Kerala Dairy & Meat Investments
Kerala’s Animal Husbandry Department is set to energize private enterprise in dairy and allied sectors with a focused series of investment meets for young entrepreneurs from February 4–7, 2026. The initiative kicks off with a two-day session in Thiruvananthapuram (Feb 4–5) followed by a second in Kannur (Feb 6–7), with about 100 aspiring founders expected…
Kerala Milk Output Up by 10 Lakh Litres, Minister Says
Kerala’s **total milk production has climbed by approximately 10 lakh litres per day, the state’s Animal Husbandry Minister announced during the ongoing State Ksheera Sangamam dairy expo, highlighting growth in the state’s dairy output as cooperative and farm activities expand. The surge was revealed alongside extensive display of dairy innovations and support services aimed at…
Kerala Urged to Prepare for Modi’s White Revolution 2.0 Push
Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying George Kurian has called on Kerala’s dairy farmers and cooperatives to prepare for the government’s “Second White Revolution” initiative, emphasising the shift from volume-only production to quality, value addition and market competitiveness. He made these remarks during the inauguration of the NDDB-Milma Food Testing Laboratory…
Kerala Conclave Calls for Strategic Policy Support for Dairy Sector
A key agricultural and livestock conclave in Kerala — attended by policymakers, industry leaders and dairy experts — has urged substantial policy reforms and targeted support measures to strengthen the state’s dairy sector, address rising input costs and boost long-term productivity and farmer incomes. Experts at the event highlighted how supply challenges, high feed costs…
Kerala Dairy Farmers Reject Milk Protester in Kollam
A bizarre protest by a man in front of a dairy milk society in Paravur, Kollam, Kerala — in which he poured milk over his own head claiming his cows’ milk was being unfairly rejected — has drawn strong opposition from other local dairy farmers, who have publicly refuted his claims and rallied against his…
Kerala Raises Minimum Wages, Boosts Pay for Agricultural & Dairy Workers
The Kerala government has significantly revised and increased minimum wages for agricultural and dairy workers, including milkmen and related roles, marking the first update since 2017 and expanding labour protections under the Minimum Wages Act. This move is aimed at improving livelihoods for frontline workers in farming and dairy production sectors across the state. Under…
Will Kerala Milk Prices Rise Despite GST Cuts?
Kerala’s MILMA cooperatives may raise milk prices by up to ₹ 6 per litre, despite recent GST rate cuts. According to Mathrubhumi reporting, the MILMA Chairman has defended the potential increase, pointing to sharply rising input costs such as cattle feed, packaging, and transport. While the GST rationalisation is expected to ease some tax burden…
Kerala validates herbal treatment for mastitis in cattle
Researchers in Kerala have gained scientific validation for ethno-veterinary medicines to treat mastitis in dairy cattle, according to reports. The effort was led by the Milma cooperative (Kerala Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation), which launched eight herbal formulations after five years of research. Among those formulations is Masticure, specifically designed to target mastitis. These herbal medicines,…
Kerala Set to Hike Milk Prices After Local Body Polls
The Kerala government has given an in-principle nod to a milk price hike following the upcoming local‐body elections. MILMA (Kerala Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation) had originally recommended a Rs 3–4 per litre increase, driven by rising input costs for dairy farmers. Currently, MILMA sells toned milk at ₹ 52 per litre, with a 2020 cost-of-production…