DAIRY NEWS Milk powder prices fall as demand for milk products dip during Covid 2.0
The ongoing lockdown due to Covid-19 case surge, and the resultant dip in demand, are once again plaguing the dairy industry. The sector, which was enjoying good returns till about a month ago, is now worried about the adverse impact if the lockdown continues for a longer time. As shops, restaurants and hotels remain closed, […]
Dairies hike milk prices in Maharashtra due to milk shortage
Increased demand and a shortage in milk has seen dairies increasing their farmers’ milk procurement prices. Milk farmers in most parts of the state are now commanding prices between Rs 25-26 per litre for their milk with 8.5 per cent solid-not-fat (SNF) and 3.5 per cent fat, which dairies say is expected to continue for […]
Would Rs 150 Crore export subsidy improve the milk prices in Gujarat
The Gujarat government will provide an assistance of Rs 150 crore to milk cooperatives in the state to help them export milk powder. The government will provide Rs 50 for every kilogram of milk powder exported by the cooperatives who currently have a massive stock of 90,000 metric tonnes. “In Gujarat, about two crore litres […]
Global dairy prices moving down and Indian dairy market showing recovery
Dairy commodities market in India has started to show some improvements. Most of the large dairy plants are undergoing maintenance currently . These plants are expected to start their commercial production after Vishwakarma Puja on September 17th . The companies have increased milk powder prices by Rs 5/7 per kgs. The prices of good quality […]
