Aavin to Triple Buffalo Milk Procurement in Tamil Nadu
The Tamil Nadu Co-operative Milk Producers’ Federation, better known by its brand Aavin, has announced plans to significantly ramp up buffalo milk procurement in a bid to strengthen the state’s dairy base and support dairy farmers amid concerns over declining buffalo numbers and fluctuating milk supplies. The initiative includes supporting farmers with improved inputs and…
Pending ₹215-Crore Incentives Hit Tamil Nadu Dairy Producers
Dairy producers in Tamil Nadu have stepped up pressure on the state government to release pending incentive payments reportedly amounting to around ₹215 crore, claiming the delay is heavily impacting their livelihoods. Members of Tamil Nadu Milk Producers’ Welfare Association (TNMPWA) and local cooperative societies said that though the government had announced a bonus incentive…
Tamil Nadu Govt Mulls ₹3 / L Milk Price Hike in Aavin
Tamil Nadu’s Minister for Milk and Dairy Development, Mano Thangaraj, confirmed that the DMK administration previously raised cooperative milk procurement prices by ₹3 per litre. In addition, farmers currently earn quality‑based incentives of ₹3/litre, plus ₹1/litre extra for premium quality milk. The government is now considering another procurement price hike—subject to approval by the Chief…
Tamil Nadu Launches ‘White Wave’ to Revive Failing Milk Co‑ops
Tamil Nadu’s Milk and Dairy Development Department has introduced the “White Wave” scheme to overhaul and revitalize struggling milk co-operatives across the state. Aiming to stem recurring closures—where hundreds of co-ops have become defunct—the initiative targets infrastructure upgrades, digitization, direct-incentive models, and capacity-building measures. Key elements include: Digitization of primary co-operatives—building on prior rollouts of…
Tamil Nadu Targets 40 Lakh Litre Daily Milk Output
Tamil Nadu’s Minister for Milk and Dairy Development, Mano Thangaraj, has called upon more farmers to collaborate with the Tamil Nadu Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation Limited (Aavin) to boost daily milk production from the current 35 lakh litres to 40 lakh litres. This initiative aims to enhance the state’s milk supply and strengthen the cooperative…
Amul milk to enter Tamil Nadu market
Amul (Anand Milk Union Ltd.) plans to gradually enter Tamil Nadu’s milk market, providing a cooperative model for local farmers, said Amit Vyas, Managing Director, Amul Dairy in Tiruchi on Saturday. He told press persons that a milk processing plant was being set up at Chittoor in Andhra Pradesh, enabling supplies to Bengaluru. “We have…
Dairy farmers to protest over milk procurement prices
Urging the State government to increase the procurement price of milk, the Tamil Nadu Milk Producers Association has announced a state-wide protest on March 18. Addressing the media here on Tuesday, Association state president K. Mohammed Ali said 15 lakh families are engaged in milk production. Aavin procures only 35 lakh litres from them every…
Private dairies to hike milk by ₹2 and curd by ₹5/kg
Your morning coffee or tea could get dearer this week, with many private dairies increasing milk prices by 2/litre. These are the second set of companies to hike milk prices this year. Curd prices will rise by 5/kg. Taking a cue from dairies in neighbouring states, which announced hikes earlier this year, Tamil Nadu Dairy…
NDDB Dairy Services to deploy 10 sex-sorting machines
Having developed an indigenous technology that ensures birth of a higher percentage of female calves, NDDB Dairy Services (NDS) now plans to deploy 10 sex-sorting machines that work on this new technology at Alamadhi Semen Station in Tamil Nadu during the current year. These machines will have an annual capacity to produce 10 lakh sex-sorted doses that…
Tamil Nadu: Aavin Milk Gets Cheaper; Check New Rates
In a good news for the people of Tamil Nadu, Aavin, the state government cooperative, has reduced the price of non-perishable milk by Rs 2. Aavin’s milk is available in various packets-orange, green, blue, and violet-each indicating different fat contents to meet diverse consumer needs. Besides regular milk, Aavin also provides non-refrigerated milk, which is…