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Dairy farmers urge T.N. govt to increase milk procurement price Dairy farmers underline doubling of fodder prices over the past three years and the sharp spike in the price of 70-kg fodder bag owing to the recent fuel price hike

Increase milk procurement price by Rs 15 per litre: TN dairy farmers ... SALEM: Dairy farmers staged a protest at the Salem Union of Tamil Nadu Co-operative Milk Producers Federation Limited, popularly known as Aavin, demanding that the Tamil Nadu government increase the milk procurement price by Rs 15 per litre. The protest was organised under the banner of Tamil Nadu Farmers Association. Farmers highlighted that milk collected by cooperative societies in the region is sent to the Salem Union of Aavin. At present, the government procurement price is Rs 38 per litre for cow's milk and Rs 48 per litre for buffalo milk. They pointed out that the cost of essential dairy inputs including dry fodder, green fodder, paddy straw and cotton seed cake have risen sharply in the open market, significantly increasing the cost of milk production. The association president R Velusamy said, "The cost of feed, which was Rs 700 per sack earlier, is now nearly Rs 1,200. Similarly, cotton seed cake, which was Rs 28 per kg, has risen to nearly Rs 47 per kg. Along with increased labour costs, these expenses have put tremendous pressure on farmers." The protesters said the current procurement rates…

Dairy Farmers Urge Tamil Nadu Govt. to Hike Procurement Prices Farmers who supply milk to the Tamil Nadu Cooperative Milk Producers Federation (Aavin) have asked the state government to increase procurement prices. Farmers who supply milk to the Tamil Nadu Cooperative Milk Producers Federation (Aavin) have asked the state government to increase procurement prices. M.G. Rajendran of the Tamil Nadu Milk Producers Welfare Association said farmers in Gujarat, where Amul is situated, will get an additional 1.50 per liter as a result of the boost, citing the example of another cooperative, Amul, which recently raised the selling price of milk by Rs.2 per liter. "The price of cattle feed and other milk production inputs have increased manifold. We spend around Rs.40 per liter but get much lesser than what is spent.  Since farmers can get cash quickly, many continue to keep milch animals. It's been more than 30 months since the last hike," he said. Related Links Dairy Farmers in Kashmir Dump Milk Into Drains as Demand Drops Turned away from various dairy plants, dozens of farmers decided to dump milk and emptied vessels in a drain. Farmers… He also mentioned that the amount of milk Aavin …

Consumers pay more but farmers get lesser? Why milk unions in ... Published Jul 07, 2024 | 2:00 PM⚊Updated Jul 07, 2024 | 2:00 PM Farmers staged protest against the Kolar-Chikkaballapura Cooperative Milk Union for reducing procurement price by Rs 2 per litre in Kolar on Thursday. (supplied) 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 complex landscape has led to varying procurement prices, with some unions paying as high as ₹33.40 per litre and others paying as low as ₹29.10 per litre. The Karnataka government has hiked the price of milk by ₹2 on every sachet by adding 50ml additional milk. Chief Minister Siddramaiah claimed that the government hiked the milk price as the procurement was high and would benefit farmers. Now, the Kolar-Chikkaballapur Cooperative Milk Union’s decision to reduce the procurement price by ₹2 per litre has sparked protests among d…

Amul Milk Turns Costlier After One Year Freeze; Millions of Households ... Amul Dairy, Anand. NE FILE PHOTO NE BUSINESS BUREAUANAND, MAY 13 Ina move set to impact millions of Indian households and tea stalls alike, Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation, which markets dairy products under the iconic Amul brand, on Tuesday announced a ₹2 per litre increase in fresh pouch milk prices across major variants and packs with effect from May 14, 2026. The price revision, though moderate compared to prevailing food inflation levels, signals mounting pressure on India’s dairy supply chain amid rising operational and production costs. The cooperative dairy giant said the increase translates to roughly 2.5 to 3.5 per cent per litre and comes after nearly a year of price stability, with no hike implemented since May 2025. Amul attributed the latest increase to a sharp rise in key input costs, including cattle feed, milk packaging film and fuel, all of which have significantly raised the cost of milk procurement and distribution across the country. The federation also highlighted that its member unions had increased procurement prices paid to dairy farmers by ₹30 per kg fat — a 3.…