The markets of Delhi NCR have been facing a shortage in supply of butter recently. Industry sources claimed that the supply of butter has been disrupted in many parts of the country due to fall in milk supply, coupled with rise in demand.
One of the major reasons is the outbreak of lumpy skin disease in cattle heads in many states, including Gujarat and Rajasthan. Besides, many farmers have shut their dairy business due to cattle deaths and rise in fodder prices.
Owing to this, milk production has recorded a decline, leading to short supply of some dairy products, including butter and ghee.
A Noida-based distributor said that he is receiving nearly half the quantity of butter since the past couple of weeks. “In place of 900-1,000 boxes, we are receiving around 500 boxes of butter per week. The companies are saying that supply will be restored soon,” he said.
