Source: business-standard.com
With Goa government allowing Surat District Co-operative Milk Producers Union (SUMUL) to set up a business in the state, a group of farmers here said today that having one more dairy would benefit them in terms of milk prices.
“We have no fear in the mind that once SUMUL starts operating in Goa, the dairy farming will be affected. In fact, it will benefit the farmers as they can fetch better prices for the milk and also will get good quality cattle feed,” Shivanand Bakre, member of Vitthalapur Milk Society told reporters.
Goa government recently gave its nod to Gujarat-based SUMUL to operate in the state, in addition to existing Goa State Cooperative Milk Producers Union, also known as Goa Dairy.
Bakre said monopoly is always dangerous for any of the businesses.
“Having another dairy will break the monopoly of Goa Dairy which has been in the market since long. If Goa Dairy provides better farmer-friendly schemes and prices, then I don’t think any farmer will opt for SUMUL. There is equal advantage for both the dairies,” he said.
“If farmers are satisfied with the cattle feed and price for the milk given by Goa Dairy, then farmers will never switch over to SUMUL,” he said.
Bakre, who claimed that he was addressing the press conference on behalf of farmers from Sattari, Quepem and Canacona talukas, alleged Goa Dairy has failed to provide good cattle feed, which, he said, has resulted in poor quality of milk.
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