Alnino may be responsible for the rise in milk prices. According to media reports, a dairy industry official says that milk prices have already been increased by 2-3 percent in May.
Milk Price Hike:Milk is an essential part of life. Under these circumstances, milk prices are constantly under discussion. 2-3 percent has been increased recently by leading milk dairies and companies of the country. Now the price of milk may be increased again in the month of July or August.
Alnino may increase the price
Alnino may be responsible for the rise in milk prices this time. According to media reports, a dairy industry official says that milk prices have already been increased by 2-3 percent in May. However, if El Nino and low rainfall increase fodder scarcity and affect milk production, it may increase till July or August.
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Fear of fodder shortage
According to the information given to the media by the head of animal husbandry of Maharashtra, Kiran Patil, the possibility of fodder shortage in the future due to El Nino is not ruled out. All livestock keepers should also be alert and plan fodder crops so that livestock and milk production are not affected in this situation.
What did the major dairy companies say?
Jayen Mehta, managing director of the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation, which owns the Amul brand, said El Nino does not have an immediate impact on milk availability. The impact of low rainfall is usually limited to a few regions rather than affecting the entire country.
Mother Dairy Managing Director Jayateerth Chari said that it is monitoring the situation in procurement areas and preparing relief measures where necessary. We are closely monitoring state-wise developments in our procurement network and are working on appropriate relief measures wherever required.
