SCHEMES FOR DAIRY FARMERS

Introduction

In today’s agricultural landscape, dairy farming is a cornerstone of food production, contributing significantly to both the domestic and global economy. This article explores the evolving policies aimed at enhancing prices, improving efficiency, and supporting dairy farmers. As the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) has emphasized, while they don’t directly regulate prices, cooperative and private dairies manage them based on cost of production and market forces.

Price Regulation by DAHD

Despite DAHD’s efforts to influence dairy prices, they rely heavily on cooperative and private entities. These dairies adjust their prices dynamically, ensuring supply meets demand efficiently. This dynamic pricing system reduces direct control for farmers but allows the dairy sector to thrive in a competitive global market.

Dairy Sector Statistics

The dairy sector is vital to agricultural productivity, contributing over 5% of output and earning more than food grain production annually. Milk value surpasses food grain, highlighting its importance even in a growing domestic economy.

Schemes Introduced by DAHD

DAHD introduced the National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD), focused on productivity enhancement, infrastructure expansion, feed/fodder availability, and health services to reduce costs. Additionally, they implemented the White Revolution 2.0 initiative, aiming to establish 75,000 new cooperatives across the country by 2026 through NPDD.

Future of Dairies

These schemes are transforming dairy farming dynamics, offering remunerative prices and improved profitability. They support both existing and future farmers, fostering a robust dairy sector that complements broader agricultural growth.

Conclusion

DAHD’s policies aim to address challenges in milk pricing and infrastructure, ensuring dairy farmers can improve their financial standing. The White Revolution 2.0 initiative stands out as a key strategy, leveraging cooperative efforts to support a vital economic sector. By highlighting these changes, we underscore the positive trajectory of dairy farming and its contribution to the agricultural economy.

This blog provides a comprehensive overview of DAHD’s efforts, emphasizing both challenges and opportunities for dairy farmers in an evolving market landscape.