45% rise in milk production in Tamil Nadu in last 10 years
Milk production rose 45% over the past decade in Tamil Nadu, with the number of milch cows also rising 12%. On the market front, Tamil Nadu’s ecosystem allows private players to thrive unlike some states where the cooperative federations have a monopoly. The Tamil Nadu Co-operative Milk Producers’ Federation Limited, popularly known as ‘Aavin’, and private dairies […]
Amul, Nandini, Aavin… and politicisation of milk cooperatives
In a country where cows are worshipped, the White Revolution is a forgotten spectacle. When Gujarat-born Amul, perceived to have been mollycoddled by the grand old party aeons ago but now backed by double-engine governments, makes a beeline for Karnataka, political parties are caught in the crossfire of canards. It is a perfect turf for […]
Aavin plans schemes to bring down milk production cost
Dairy, which has been a second source of income for thousands of rural farmers in the state, faced an unprecedented situation in 2022-23. A section of dairy farmers associated with Aavin diverted their produce to private milk companies for a higher price. As a result, Aavin’s milk procurement declined by eight to nine lakh litres […]
Aavin to float company to implement projects professionally
The Tamil Nadu Cooperative Milk Producers Federation, whose popular brand is Aavin, plans to float fully owned company that will implement projects in a professional manner, mobilise funds for its projects and assist farmers to set up dairies or farms. Official sources explained that the company would be incorporated under Section 8 of the Companies Act, […]
TN dairy farmers to get 2 lakh jersey cows to keep milk flowing
After being snubbed by a section of dairy farmers who have been selling their milk to private dairies for a higher price since January, Aavin has decided to purchase two lakhs crossbred jersey milch cows from other states as part of its plan to facilitate loans to dairy farmers. According to sources, each cow may […]
Tamil Nadu says no to Hindi word ‘Dahi’ on Aavin curd packets
The Tamil Nadu Cooperative Milk Producers Federation, Aavin, has informed the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) that it will not print the word ‘Dahi’, the Hindi equivalent for curd on its packets. The FSSAI had proposed to drop the English term ‘curd’ and had wanted to include the term Dahi and had […]
Dairy farmers’ strike will not hit Aavin milk supply: Minister
With a section of dairy farmers threatening to go on strike from Friday demanding an increase in procurement prices, Minister for Dairy Development S.M. Nasar on Thursday said the Aavin milk supply would not be affected in any manner due to the strike. Speaking to presspersons after holding meetings with various associations, he said Aavin […]
Aavin milk supplies disrupted in southern parts of city
Supply of Aavin milk to several parts of south Chennai was disrupted on Monday after contract workers did not turn up for work on Sunday night at the Sholinganallur dairy. Milk to department stores, milk shops and non-card consumers reached only post 8 a.m., depriving many consumers of their early morning cuppa. The dairy supplies […]
Aavin milk supply to be disrupted next week due to farmer’s strike
Currently, Farmers get Rs 35 per litre for cow milk and Rs 44 for Buffalo milk Over 4.20 lakh farmers across Tamil Nadu were supplying milk to Aavin TN govt hiked procurement prices last year Aavin milk supply is likely to be hit across Tamil Nadu next week as talks between dairy producers and the […]
Govt. urged to increase milk procurement price
The Tamil Nadu Milk Producers’ Welfare Association (TNMPWA) on Thursday has urged the State government to increase the milk procurement price. Recently, the Salem district Deputy Registrar (dairy) P. Senthill Kumar said that farmers, who are members of cooperative milk societies, should supply milk to the society or they would be removed from the society’s […]