Dairy farmers face eroding profit margins due to volatile milk procurement prices

Dairy farmers in Tamil Nadu struggle with unpredictable income as government procurement prices fluctuate, making it impossible to plan investments, manage debt, or guarantee stable livelihoods. Current price-setting mechanisms are reactive and controlled by government bodies, leaving farmers with no negotiating power and no way to hedge against price volatility. Farmers need predictable, fair pricing mechanisms that reflect actual production costs and market conditions.