Aavin milk procurement falls by 4L litres amid heat

THE peak of the summer season is yet to set in this year, but across the state, the daily milk procurement of Aavin has already witnessed a decline of 4 to 5 lakh litres.

- B ANBUSELVAN @Chennai

Besides heat stress among cattle -- typically reported during April and May -- affecting milk yield, factors such as private firms raising milk procurement prices and an alleged delay in the full disbursement of incentives to Aavin milk suppliers have also resulted in the decline in procurement.

Though tight-lipped Aavin officials are yet to acknowledge the drop in procurement, the dairy cooperative on Thursday invited tenders to purchase 500 MT of butter at ₹24 crore.

Traditionally, Aavin purchases butter for reconstitution, along with milk powder, to boost milk production during shortages.