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Nandini Milk Price Hike Imminent: Farmers Demand Rs 10 Increase; DK Suresh to Meet CM
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News18•25-09-2026, 19:26
Nandini Milk Price Hike Imminent: Farmers Demand Rs 10 Increase; DK Suresh to Meet CM
- •Nandini milk price hike is almost certain, with an official announcement from the government pending.
- •Bamul President DK Suresh announced a meeting with Chief Minister DK Shivakumar tomorrow morning at 11 AM.
- •DK Suresh stated that prices have increased everywhere over the last six to seven months.
- •Farmers have demanded a minimum increase of 10 rupees in milk prices.
- •KMF administrators will submit the milk price hike proposal to the government.
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Farmers and cooperative milk unions have demanded a minimum increase of 10 rupees per litre for Nandini milk, while sources indicate the state government has given the green light to raise prices by 4 to 5 rupees per litre.
Dairy farmers are facing significant financial pressure due to rising expenses on cattle feed, fodder, medicines, packaging, and general production costs, alongside challenges from drought conditions.
Bamul President DK Suresh and representatives from the milk unions are scheduled to meet Chief Minister DK Shivakumar to discuss production costs, administrative expenses, and the milk price hike proposal.
