Chikkamagaluru (Karnataka), Sep 19 (PTI) Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Saturday said his government would take a decision on dairy farmers’ demand for a hike in the procurement prices after discussions He said farmers were seeking an increase due to rising fodder costs and availability issues, and that the procurement price in the neighbouring states were higher, prompting some producers to send milk there.
Speaking to reporters here, he said, “Farmers are demanding. In Tamil Nadu they have hiked by Rs 9 or 10. Fodder prices have increased, they are also not getting grass, farmers are agitated. Societies are also under loss by Rs 6-7 (per litre), so they are demanding an increase of Rs 8-9 as done in Tamil Nadu. Let’s see.” “I have not discussed it yet. I have to call a meeting regarding this. Farmers are in distress. Also milk production has declined. Since prices have increased in neighbouring states, farmers are sending milk to other states or private entities instead of our societies. We will find a solution to all these soon,” he added. PTI KSU ROH
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