Milk prices rises in Bhagalpur on Makar sakranti
Residents of Bhagalpur are grappling with a sharp rise in milk and milk product prices ahead of Makar Sankranti. Fresh milk prices have surged from Rs 45-Rs 60 to Rs 90-Rs 130 per litre in the open market, depending on quality, cream content and whether it is cow or buffalo milk. Meanwhile, Sudha Dairy, under the Bihar State…
Milk producers in Krishnagiri demands raise in milkprice
Members of the Tamil Nadu Milk Producers’ Association (TNMPA) held a protest with milch cows, over rising production costs, in front of the Aavin office in Uthangarai on Monday. Similar protests were held across the state. Annamalai Lenin, district secretary, TNMPA said, “The cost of producing one litre of milk has increased from 36 to…
Milk Prices Expected to Increase in Karachi
Dairy farmers in Karachi have hinted at a potential increase in milk prices due to what they describe as double tax collection on dairy animals by local authorities, as reported by ARY News. The farmers claim that the administration has raised the tax on dairy animals by Rs 100 to Rs 700 per animal in…
Rabobank Q3 2024 -Shifting Market Narratives
Summary: Rabobank’s Global Dairy Quarterly Q3 report reveals shifting market narratives, shaped by unpredictable weather, geopolitical tensions, and variable milk production. While supply from main producers is set to rise slightly due to better milk prices and cheaper feed, concerns like La Nina, China’s production challenges, and the spread of Bluetongue in Europe pose significant obstacles. The confluence of…
WAMUL increases Price of Purabi milk and dairy Products
The West Assam Milk Producers’ Cooperative Union Ltd. (WAMUL), known for its Purabi brand, has announced a revision in the Maximum Retail Price (MRP) of its milk variants and dairy products by Rs. 2/- per litre (Re. 1/- per 500ml) across Assam, from July 28, 2024. This increase is attributed to increased procurement price of…
Private players lowering milk procurement price, says Ramadoss; urges DMK govt to form regulatory panel
Stating that private dairy companies in the state were exploiting dairy farmers by reducing milk procurement prices, PMK founder S Ramadoss urged the DMK government to create a regulatory authority to regulate milk procurement and sales in Tamil Nadu. In a statement, the senior leader said that private companies are fleecing the farmers by downgrading…
Dairy dilemma’ engulfs women farmers in CM Chandrababu Naidu’s constituency Kuppam
The Kuppam Assembly constituency, represented by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, relies heavily on dairy farming as a significant source of income for rural and semi-urban families. Recently, the dairy industry has experienced a decrease of ₹5 per liter in the milk price, causing concern among the predominantly women farmers involved in the sector. The…
Milk prices slashed down in Chennai after a long time in the absence of sales
In response to a decline in the sale of milk and dairy products, Hatsun, the producer of Arokya milk and curd, has reduced the price of its full cream milk by 2/litre and curd by 4/kg, effective from Tuesday. This marks the first price reduction in several years, with the last dip occurring during the pandemic…
Private milk vendors also increased Milk prices significantly in Haryana, Assam
While the entire world celebrated World Milk Day on June 1, people in Sirsa are facing hike in milk prices due to the extreme heat . There is also the issue of power cuts and water shortages. Private dairies are selling buffalo milk for Rs 70 per kg, while cow milk is being sold for…
European dairy farmers wheel plaster cows through Brussels to demand ‘fair’ milk prices
European dairy farmers took to the streets of Brussels with their tractors on Monday calling for better income for their produce. Farmers demonstrated under the slogan “Fair income for farmers now.” In contrast to previous demonstrations of angry farmers, the protests remained peaceful. https://www.yahoo.com/news/european-dairy-farmers-wheel-plaster-145231230.html? The protests took place as EU agriculture ministers met in the…