Ghee adulteration affects farmers badly R S Sodhi
The onus is also on the buyer to ensure that the product being bought is not adulterated, Rupinder Singh Sodhi, President of Indian Dairy Association said. Sodhi, who is an old hand in the sector having once worn the hat of Amul Chief, in a freewheeling chat with businessline on the impact of latest adulteration controversy […]
BRS sees conspiracy against State-owned Vijaya Dairy to benefit Heritage
Alleging a major conspiracy to divert dairy farmers from the State-owned Vijaya Dairy to Heritage, which is planning to invest Rs.204 crore in Telangana, BRS leader and former Agriculture Minister S. Niranjan Reddy feared that it might spell doom for the dairy industry in the State. Addressing a news conference at Telangana Bhavan on Saturday, Reddy, along with […]
Delayed Incentives Add to Dairy Farmers’ Financial Strain in TN
Several dairy farmers in the district are expressing concern over Aavin’s delay in disbursing the Rs 3 per litre milk incentive for the last two months. R Jaganathan, a farmer from Coimbatore, highlighted that the state government introduced the incentive in December last year to stabilize Aavin’s retail prices. While Aavin typically settles milk procurement […]
Gadkari stressed on reducing input costs for dairy farmers
Challenge of Viksit Atmanirbhar Bharat Union minister Nitin Gadkari said one of the biggest challenges in pursuit of a ‘Viksit Atmanirbhar Bharat’ is the low contribution to GDP by agriculture and allied sectors. Speaking at the national dairy conference organized by Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University (Mafsu) here on Saturday, Gadkari said, “India’s 65% […]
Kenya Dairy industry Bill recommends Guaranteed milk price for dairy farmers
Kenya Dairy industry Bill A dairy business operator must have a written contract with a producer organization or a registered entity representing primary producers to buy milk for processing, distribution, or sale. While a primary producer is not required to enter into a written contract with a buyer, they may choose to do so. The […]
Himachal Pradesh revolutionizes dairy sector with over Rs. 250 Crore investment
Under the dynamic leadership of Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, the State Government of Himachal Pradesh is setting new benchmarks in the rural economy through its ambitious schemes and innovative initiatives in the dairy sector. The focus on milk production and related activities is generating employment and empowering rural communities across the State. Recognizing […]
Madurai: Large cooperatives deduct commission, incentives, say dairy farmers
Stating that bigger units deduct commission and the incentive offered by Aavin is not reaching them, many small milk cooperative societies sought transfer of ownership of bulk milk coolers (BMC) from bigger milk cooperatives to the Tamil Nadu Cooperative Milk Producers Federation (Aavin). According to official records, over 870 milk cooperative societies are registered under […]
Why dairies, farmers aren’t pleased with the state’s Rs 5/litre milk subsidy in Maharashtra
Dairies and dairy farmers in Maharashtra found themselves on the same boat in expressing their displeasure at the state government’s Rs 5/litre subsidy for dairy farmers. Farmers continued their agitation for their demand of a minimum procurement price of Rs 40/litre, while dairies have complained of the financial losses this would bring upon them. Here […]
Mini Dairy Plant and Dairy Farmers’ Training Centre inaugurated in Mokokchung
A Mini Dairy Plant cum Dairy Farmers’ Training Centre, set up under NPDD (National Programme for Dairy Development), and constructed under the initiatives of the Directorate of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services and Nagaland State Dairy Co-operative Federation Ltd, Kohima, was inaugurated on Friday, 12 July 2024, at Marepkong Ward, Mokokchung with Advisor, Department of […]
Consumers pay more but dairy farmers get lesser in Karnataka ?
Milk procurement prices vary across different milk unions in Karnataka, despite the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) selling it at a uniform price across the state. Each of the 15 milk unions in the state has its unique considerations for determining milk procurement prices, taking into account factors like profit margins, expenditure, facilities, and projects. This […]