Aavin at the moment procures round 30 lakh litres of milk a day.
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With many milk-supplying farmers comfortable doing enterprise with private dairies and in a single day operators which might be paying extra, Aavin’s milk procurement has been considerably affected. The milk main at the moment procures round 30 lakh litres of milk a day, which has led it to stroll a tightrope and preserve a strict tab on gross sales.
“In every village there are two or three new outlets that are stationed quite close to Aavin’s collection point, and they pay ₹6- ₹10 more per litre, which is attracting farmers, who are paying through their nose for animal feed and other expenses. Milk production has been hit due to various factors, including the lumpy skin disease last year, when the mortality was quite a bit,” mentioned M.G. Rajendran, normal secretary, Tamil Nadu Milk Producers’ Welfare Association.
The affiliation has been demanding that Aavin, the official model of the Tamil Nadu Cooperative Milk Producers Federation Limited, improve the procurement worth of milk to stop the migration of milk-supplying farmers to private dairies.
S.A. Ponnusamy, Tamil Nadu Milk Dealers’ and Employees’ Welfare Association, mentioned milk provides had been affected in the town and elsewhere due to a dip in procurement. “Aavin management seems to be managing with what little they have and is also getting butter and skimmed milk powder from other States to tide over the shortage. But ultimately, supplies to wholesalers and dealers are being delayed or reduced,” he mentioned. A wholesaler in the town mentioned they have been getting nearly sufficient milk to preserve provides.
‘Judicious management’
In their response, official sources at Aavin mentioned provides had not been affected and that its dairies have been solely judiciously managing with the obtainable uncooked milk, butter and milk powder available. “Farmers selling to Aavin are continuing to do so. They have been demanding for an increase in procurement price and their request is with the State government for its consideration.”
Since the flush season in north India had failed this 12 months, many States are scouting for milk. “Many farmers are selling milk to unlicensed operators just to get additional payment. The Food Safety Department and the Collectors are taking cognisance of this and initiating action against such persons,” a supply added.
