Milk price hike brings relief to dairy farmers
Dairy farmers in Karnataka, India, have welcomed a government-mandated ₹8-per-litre milk price hike to help offset rising costs for cattle feed and maintenance. While the increase provides some relief, farmers remain concerned about the high costs of inputs and the potential for future price hikes on subsidized materials.
Why it matters
The price adjustment highlights the economic pressures on small-scale agricultural producers and the delicate balance between consumer affordability and farmer profitability in the dairy industry.
Bengaluru Following the ₹8-per-litre milk price hike, dairy farmers have welcomed the decision, saying it will help them cover the rising costs of feeding and maintaining their cattle. Hemanth Doddy, a dairy farmer from Byramangala, said, “I am happy that the price of milk has increased as it will help farmers. At present, the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) provides farmers with cattle feed and mineral mixture to feed cows, but farmers have to buy grass and cattle feed from local farmers, mill owners, and private vendors. The cattle feed costs ₹1,250 for a 50 kg bag, and mineral mixture is bought at ₹40 per kg. Grass for cattle is ₹4,000 to ₹5,000 per tonne. Apart from this, we need to mix husk, which is bought from mills.” Mr. Hemanth added, “A variety of husk costs ranging from ₹1,250 to ₹1,700 for 30 to 34 kgs.
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