Dairy farmers in K’taka border areas selling milk to Kerala for higher price!

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    Mangaluru, November 06, 2024: Over 3,000 liters of milk produced in Karnataka’s border regions are being sold daily to neighboring Kerala due to higher purchase rates. Dairy farmers in the southern border regions of Dakshina Kannada district have found a profitable market in Kerala’s milk collection centers, where milk is priced higher than in Karnataka.

    Why is Milk Flowing to Kerala?
    In Karnataka, milk fetches around Rs 40 per liter (including a Rs 5 government subsidy), while in Kerala, it sells for approximately Rs 50 per liter. Many dairy farmers within a 5-7 km radius of the Karnataka-Kerala border prefer to sell milk in Kerala as it allows them to cover transportation costs and still earn a profit. Due to delayed subsidies and low purchase rates in Karnataka, farmers are increasingly seeking profitable avenues. 

    In Dakshina Kannada, high-quality milk is bought at Rs 38 per liter, with a Rs 5 subsidy from the Karnataka government. In contrast, Kerala offers Rs 50 or more per liter for the same quality milk, encouraging farmers to sell across the border according to the reports published in english.udayavani.com.