Country faces fodder crisis, milk prices could rise
India is facing a major shortage of dry fodder, according to two scientists at the Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute (IGFRI), pointing to a supply gap that could further inflate milk prices.
India’ fodder crisis: Why cattle owners in this Haryana village want to shift to dog-breeding
Cattle ranchers sold milch cows at throwaway prices after incurring losses of about Rs 3 lakh in 5 months.
Dairying that saved farmers during agrarian crisis has lost its sheen
It is inching towards becoming a loss-making venture due to reduction in milk procurement price when production costs have skyrocketed.
Cotton seed price rise is making life tough for dairy farmers who use it as cattle feed
The dairy farmers of Tirupur are affected after the increased price of cotton seeds led to an increase in the price of cattle feed. Cotton seeds are a vital part of the cattle feed and are rich in protein and fibre.
Will a milk price hike finally resolve the farm crisis?
Dairy farmers in Haryana are planning to increase the cost of milk to Rs 100 a litre to put pressure on the government.
Cooperatives absorb Covid shock, help milk farmers beat crisis
Like many other sectors in India, the dairy sector faced the heat of Covid-19. But farmer-owned cooperatives shielded dairy farmers from the brunt of a drop in demand from bulk consumers by absorbing the shock at a time when small and big private players, including milk processors, left the field waiting for the market to recover.
Indian dairy sector to turn COVID-19 crisis into opportunity
Indian dairy sector is an important source of income for millions of rural families and has the most vital role in providing employment and income-generating opportunities.
Dairy farmers’ crisis: Gadkari urges Centre to check use of margarine in food items
The MVA government as well as BJP-led Opposition members from Maharashtra had approached Gadkari, seeking the Centre’s intervention to tackle the dairy farmers’ crisis.
Maharashtra dairy crisis: BJP, Kisan Sabha take to the streets
Dairies across the state had taken to slashing their procurement prices after reporting drastic reduction in their returns.
Strengthening marketing will help Aavin tide over crisis: experts
Milk producers suggested that to reduce Aavin’s burden, the government could consider giving milk powder free of cost till November to all family card holders.
