Maharashtra Milk Price Slump: Farmers Fight Back
Dairy farmers in Western Maharashtra have been hit hard after Gokul Milk and other major unions, including Warana and Rajarambapu, reduced the purchase price of cow’s milk by Rs 3 per litre, according to a Mid-day report. This decision came just after the election results, leaving many farmers in financial difficulty. Previously, Gokul paid Rs […]
Demand of packaged milk drops in Indore
A decline in packaged milk sales due to subdued demands amid surge in daily collection has left Indore cooperative dugdh sangh worried, looking for markets outside Indore. To sell surplus stock of milk, Indore dugdh sangh is tying up with Bundelkhand dugdh sangh. Dr RK Doorwar, CEO, Indore Cooperative Dugdh Sangh said, “Sales of packaged milk have dropped leaving a good […]
Heat stress in livestock causes drop in milk production by 4%
Amid the intense heatwave, it’s not only human beings who are suffering — heat is taking a significant toll on livestock. Farmers have reported a two to four per cent decrease in milk production, attributing it to the increased stress among dairy animals. This decline in production could lead to a hike in milk prices, […]
As Chinese Dairy Prices Drop 2024 Could Be Worst
As Chinese raw milk prices failed to recover before the high season, industry professionals worry that this year will become the weakest for dairy farmers in the past two decades. This year will be harder than last year, and maybe even the hardest in the past two decades, so operating farms with a lot of […]