Milma announces US$841,575 benefits for Malabar dairy farmers

INDIA – Milma, Malabar region, has announced benefits amounting to US$841,575 (₹7.35 crore) for dairy farmers in connection with Onam, Kerala’s biggest festival.

Of the total amount, US$475,175 (₹4.15 crore) will be distributed as an additional price for milk, and the remaining US$366,400 (₹3.2 crore) as a subsidy for cattle feed.

Milma officials said that an extra amount of ₹2 per litre will be paid to Anandmodel dairy farmers’ societies which supplied milk meeting specified quality standards between July 1 and 31.

The additional amount will be deposited before Onam in the accounts of the societies along with the payment for milk supplied from August 11 to 20, the official added.

Meanwhile, a subsidy of US$1.145 (₹100) will be given to societies under the Malabar region for each 50-kg sack of Milma Gomathi Gold cattle feed sold during August and September.

Similarly, a subsidy of US$0.5725 (₹50) has been announced for each 50-kg pack of TMR cattle feed manufactured by MRDF, a sister concern of Malabar Milma.

The Kerala Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation has also announced a subsidy of ₹100 for each sack of Milma Gomathi Gold cattle feed.

“These announcements will benefit around one lakh dairy farmers and 1,200 milk producers’ unions in the Malabar area,” said a statement issued by Milma chairman Mani and managing director James.

Kerala’s dairy sector boosts capacity with Edappally expansion

Last year, Kerala’s dairy industry announced the expansion of the Edappally Products Dairy, a project set to elevate the state’s capacity to meet growing consumer demand.

The expanded facility will enable the production of a wider range of high-quality dairy products, including new ice cream variants, catering to evolving market preferences.

Smt virtually laid the foundation stone for this expansion. J Chinchurani, Hon’ble Minister for Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development, and Milk Cooperatives, during an event held at Ernakulam Dairy.

In her address, she highlighted the transformative impact the project will have on the state’s dairy sector.

Smt. Chinchurani also emphasized the importance of the Central Quality Control Laboratory at Edappally, which NDDB CALF Ltd will now manage.

“This collaboration will enhance food safety and quality standards, reinforcing consumer trust in Kerala’s dairy products.”

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