Dairy delights: Bengaluru Urban leads milk production in state
‘Out of the 98.87 lakh litres of milk produced daily in the state, 16.97 lakh litres come from Bengaluru Urban alone’
Favourable rainfall conditions , green fodder for cattle paved way for increase in milk yield across Karnataka
Home to the majority of IT companies, theBengaluru Urban District now stands as the largest milk producer in the state. Specifically, out of the 98.87 lakh litres of milk produced daily in the state, a remarkable 16.97 lakh litres come from Bengaluru Urban alone. This surge in milk production comes as a rebound from a recent decline in the state’s milk production over the past few months. The achievement of collecting 98.87 lakh litres of milk in a single day (June 18) marks a new milestone, surpassing the previous record of 94.18 lakh litres set in 2022.
This exceptional accomplishment is attributed to favourable rainfall conditions, which have significantly boosted milk production throughout the region. Notably, the Bangalore Urban, Rural, and Ramanagar District Co-operative Milk Producers’ Union (BAMUL) has secured the top position in the state by collecting an impressive 16.97 lakh litres of milk per day. Following closely, the Hassan District Co-operative Milk Producers’ Union (HAMUL) and the Kolar-Chikkaballapur District Co-operative Milk Producers’ Union (KOMUL) have secured the second and third places, respectively, with daily milk collection figures of 14.91 lakh litres and 12.30 lakh litres, respectively.
Thedairy industry in Karnataka has experienced a boon with the onset of better-than-expected rainfall at the beginning of the monsoon season, enhancing productivity and ensuring a thriving environment. It notably boosted the availability of green fodder for cattle, consequently leading to an increase in milk yield across the state. Several factors have contributed to this notable increase in milk production and collection across various dairy unions in the state, stated another official. “Firstly, the abundant rainfall has led to an increased availability of green fodder, directly impacting milk yield positively. Additionally, the sale price of milk and curd has risen, incentivizing dairy farmers to increase their production. Moreover, the
prevalence of skin diseases in cattle has decreased, further supporting enhanced milk production.”
Furthermore, he noted that there has been a notable shift in purchasing patterns, with private dairy farms reducing their purchases while co-operative dairy unions are offering a higher price than their private counterparts. “This shift has encouraged more dairy farmers to engage with co-operative dairy unions, contributing to the overall growth and success of the dairy industry in Karnataka.”
KMF’s role
As the second-largest milk cooperative in the country and the largest in South India, operating across 15 districts, the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) plays a crucial role in the dairy industry. It sources milk from over 26 lakh farmers through its member unions, processes it, and then sells the dairy products. Notably, KMF collected an average of 80.89 lakh litres of milk per day in April, marking a substantial increase compared to the same period last year.
An official said, “KMF has also achieved a new sales record, with 51.60 lakh litres of Nandini milk sold on April 11 and 13.56 lakh litres of curd on April 6. This notable success in sales is attributed to the heightened demand for milk and dairy products during the summer season.” The KMF has reported a notable 10 per cent increase in the sale of milk and dairy products compared to the previous year. Specifically, the sale of curd has surged by 22 per cent, while there has been a significant rise in the sale of butter, ghee, and ice cream, with increases of 36 per cent observed in the latter.
Home to the majority of IT companies, the
This exceptional accomplishment is attributed to favourable rainfall conditions, which have significantly boosted milk production throughout the region. Notably, the Bangalore Urban, Rural, and Ramanagar District Co-operative Milk Producers’ Union (BAMUL) has secured the top position in the state by collecting an impressive 16.97 lakh litres of milk per day. Following closely, the Hassan District Co-operative Milk Producers’ Union (HAMUL) and the Kolar-Chikkaballapur District Co-operative Milk Producers’ Union (KOMUL) have secured the second and third places, respectively, with daily milk collection figures of 14.91 lakh litres and 12.30 lakh litres, respectively.
The
prevalence of skin diseases in cattle has decreased, further supporting enhanced milk production.”
Furthermore, he noted that there has been a notable shift in purchasing patterns, with private dairy farms reducing their purchases while co-operative dairy unions are offering a higher price than their private counterparts. “This shift has encouraged more dairy farmers to engage with co-operative dairy unions, contributing to the overall growth and success of the dairy industry in Karnataka.”
Abundant rainfall & green fodder, incentives to farmers, reduced skin diseases in cattle contributed to increase in milk production
KMF’s role
As the second-largest milk cooperative in the country and the largest in South India, operating across 15 districts, the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) plays a crucial role in the dairy industry. It sources milk from over 26 lakh farmers through its member unions, processes it, and then sells the dairy products. Notably, KMF collected an average of 80.89 lakh litres of milk per day in April, marking a substantial increase compared to the same period last year.
An official said, “KMF has also achieved a new sales record, with 51.60 lakh litres of Nandini milk sold on April 11 and 13.56 lakh litres of curd on April 6. This notable success in sales is attributed to the heightened demand for milk and dairy products during the summer season.” The KMF has reported a notable 10 per cent increase in the sale of milk and dairy products compared to the previous year. Specifically, the sale of curd has surged by 22 per cent, while there has been a significant rise in the sale of butter, ghee, and ice cream, with increases of 36 per cent observed in the latter.
