KMF brand Nandini milk launched in Hathras, UP
The Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF), the second-largest dairy cooperative in India, is broadening its footprint with launch of Nandini milk, curd and buttermilk in Hathras district of Uttar Pradesh from Monday. The move is part of KMF’s ongoing strategy to expand its market presence beyond its home state of Karnataka. KMF procures milk from over 2.6 million dairy…
Dairy Farmers Demand Rs 10 Per Litre Increase in Karnataka
The Karnataka government has confirmed plans to increase the price of Nandini milk, supplied by the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF). Minister for Animal Husbandry K Venkatesh announced the decision in the Legislative Council on Wednesday, stating that discussions on the hike will be held with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. He stated that farmers have demanded a price increase…
Milk price to be hiked by Rs 5 per litre in Karnataka
Come March, tea, coffee, curd and other milk items will cost more, with the cost of milk per litre set to be hiked. Soon after the state budget on March 7, the price of a litre of Nandini milk will increase by Rs 5. The quantity of milk will also be reduced from the existing…
Back to the humble beginnings of Nandini in Kodagu town
In the quiet town of Kudige in Kodagu, an old dairy facility stands as a reminder of the humble beginnings of what would become one of India’s most iconic dairy brands, Karnataka Milk Federation’s (KMF) Nandini. Once a bustling cooperative hub where fresh milk was collected from local farmers, the site now lies in decay,…
Speculation rife about milk price, as KMF seeks hike
Speculation is rife over a possible rise in the price of Nandini milk marketed by Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF). While the federation has been under pressure from farmers to seek a price rise for sometime now, discussion to increase the price by ₹5 per litre is under way. On the other hand, there is also…
KMF dairy farmers not paid incentives for nine months
The state government has not paid incentives to dairy farmers for more than nine months. The reason given is “no money”. The government has to pay Rs 5 per litre of milk supplied by farmers under the Ksheeradhaare scheme. Animal Husbandry Minister K Venkatesh admitted that farmers have not been paid their incentives for five…
Milk production in Karnataka up by 62% in 5 years
In 2018-19, Karnataka produced 7.9 million tonnes of milk, followed by 9.03 million tonnes in 2019-20. The State crossed the 10-million-tonne mark in 2020-21, producing 10.94 million tonnes. Further gains were recorded in 2021-22 with 11.79 million tonnes, culminating in 12.83 million tonnes in 2022-23. Milk availability in Karnataka The State’s per capita milk availability has…
Chamul reduces Milk Price in Karnataka by Re 1/liter
Chamarajanagar Milk Union (Chamul) reduced its procurement price by Re 1 per litre, effective Nov 11, impacting 35,000 milk producers in the district. Chamul, which procures 2.80 lakh litres daily, previously paid Rs 31.2 per litre, but now offers Rs 30.2. It still continues to offer Rs 32.7 per litre for the best quality milk from producers. Chamarajanagar…
Dairy dilemma: Surplus milk, scarce profits
Nine years have passed since Rakesh T N (28) chose dairy farming over factory work. The ITI-trained technician from Thovinakere, Tumakuru district, became conversant with dairy farming in 2015 when he worked as a caretaker at a cow shelter set up by the government as a drought relief measure. Rakesh believed that his income from…
Milk Procurement Price Cut in Karnataka Amid Global Dairy Market Fluctuations
The reduction in milk procurement prices by Raichur, Bellary & Koppal Districts Cooperative Milk Producers’ Societies Union Ltd (RBKMUL) is expected to impact farmers’ profits. The price cut, which lowers the procurement rate by ₹1.50 per liter, was made due to fluctuations in global skimmed milk powder and butter prices. Other milk unions across Karnataka…