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Dairy farmers across several Haryana districts are pushing for higher milk prices, with buffalo milk potentially reaching ₹100 per litre in several areas. Farmer groups at village and block levels say rising costs of feed, fodder and transportation have made the prevailing milk prices of ₹60–₹80 per litre inadequate to cover production costs. The demand has gained momentum across Jind, Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Rohtak and Hisar districts.
In Bhaini Amirpur village of Hansi, farmers have announced that the revised prices will take effect from September 5, with buffalo milk at ₹100/litre, cow milk at ₹80/litre and lassi at ₹20/litre. Farmers in neighbouring Rajthal and Thurana villages have also supported the decision.
In Julana, Jind, members of the Dairy Operators’ Association have announced the same ₹100/litre buffalo milk and ₹80/litre cow milk rates, while fixing ghee at ₹1,500/kg and cow-milk ghee at ₹2,500/kg. The association has warned of a ₹21,000 fine for anyone selling milk or milk products below the agreed prices.
The farmers point to a steep increase in input costs. According to association president Manoj Kumar, cattle feed has risen from ₹1,800 to ₹3,000, while wheat fodder has doubled to ₹1,000 per quintal. Dairy groups in some districts have also submitted memoranda to Vita cooperative plants, seeking a ₹2–₹3 per kg increase in raw milk procurement prices.
The price campaign is spreading through informal village and block-level associations, with meetings held in Barna village of Kurukshetra and Dhanauri village of Kaithal. These groups are coordinating with counterparts in other districts to achieve greater uniformity in prices for milk and milk products.
Farmers say the cost of maintaining dairy animals has risen substantially due to higher prices of cattle feed, oilcake, fodder, jaggery, green fodder, medicines and labour, while the cost of purchasing buffaloes and other milch animals has also increased. An assessment cited by researcher Richa Sharma suggests that ₹100/litre for buffalo milk is reasonable, while ₹80/litre for cow milk may be somewhat high; based on input-cost studies, she said cow milk could be remunerative for farmers at around ₹70/kg.
The development highlights a growing tension between farmer economics and consumer affordability. If the proposed rates gain wider adoption, Haryana’s dairy market could see significant upward pressure on milk and milk-product prices, while the demand for higher procurement prices from cooperative dairies such as Vita could further influence the organised milk supply chain. (Hindustan Times)
Source: Dairynews7x7 2 Aug, 2026 Read full story here
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