Milma Boosts Dairy Farmers with New Incentive

Milma Ernakulam unit announced a Rs 2 per litre extra incentive for milk procured through affiliated cooperative societies in May. This incentive aims to support dairy farmers across several districts. More than 1,000 primary societies are expected to benefit, and a milk price hike is under consideration.

On Monday, Milma's Ernakulam unit declared an additional Rs 2 per litre incentive for milk procured through affiliated cooperative societies during May, aiming to support local dairy farmers.

The scheme will benefit farmers and primary societies in Ernakulam, Thrissur, Kottayam, and Idukki districts between May 11 and May 31, officials report.

This decision, made by Union Chairman C N Valsalan Pillai, might impact over 1,000 primary dairy societies. Concurrently, Milma is contemplating a price hike for milk products due to farmer demands.