Farmers warn of Billion daily losses and animal starvation following floods; threaten House protest by October .
Dairy farmers in Karachi have issued an urgent appeal to the government, demanding an immediate and substantial hike of per litre in the retail price of milk. Addressing the press at the Karachi Press Club, leaders of the Dairy Farmers Association cited severe financial distress caused by recent catastrophic floods that have gravely impacted the agribusiness operations across the region. The core justification for the drastic price increase lies in the surging operational expenses that have eroded profit margins for dairy producers. According to the association, the rates for “almost every item used in the dairy industry have risen by nearly .” This inflation in input costs—including feed, veterinary supplies, and logistics—has created an unsustainable economic environment, leading to stark warnings about the risk of animals starving to death if the trend continues unabated.
The financial toll of these rising costs and flood-related damages is staggering. The dairy farmers claim they are collectively suffering daily losses amounting to billion in connection with the critical milk supply chain. This figure highlights the severe dairy economics crisis facing the region, particularly given the scale of the industry, which supplies an estimated million litres of milk to Karachi daily from the over million animals (cattle and buffalo) housed in various city colonies.
In light of the prevailing economic situation, the farmers emphasized that an increase of per litre is now “inevitable” to ensure the basic viability of their operations and maintain the essential flow of milk to the metropolitan area. The current retail price of milk across Karachi is reported to be per litre, meaning the demanded hike represents a significant proportional increase for consumers.
To underscore the urgency of their plea, the farmers have issued an ultimatum, threatening further industrial action if their demands are not met. They have explicitly stated that if the government fails to issue an official notification approving the milk price increase by October , they will escalate pressure by staging a protest outside the Sindh Chief Minister’s House. This threat brings the supply stability of a crucial daily commodity into immediate question, drawing intense focus from agribusiness analysts and consumers alike.
Source: Gain full perspective on this critical milk market crisis from the reporting by The News International.
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