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India's Milk Crisis: A Growing Challenge - Coggle Diagram
India's Milk Crisis:
A Growing Challenge
Central Idea
India's mammoth milk production is facing an unprecedented crisis marked by skyrocketing prices, threatening food security and economic stability.
India, a leading global milk producer, faces a severe milk crisis as prices reach all-time highs.
Price Surge
This price increase has contributed significantly to nationwide food inflation.
Retail milk prices surged by 18.08% over two years, with a liter now costing over Rs 58, up from Rs 49.18 in 2021.
Factors Behind
the Crisis
A shortage of dry fodder caused by weather-related issues and stock declines led to rising fodder prices, affecting feed quality.
A shift from buffalo to crossbred cows for increased milk yield.
The pandemic led to reduced herd sizes, impacting milk production even during peak seasons.
Missed artificial insemination due to the pandemic led to setbacks in breeding high-yield cattle.
LSD, affecting cattle and buffaloes, caused substantial mortality and a 20-50% drop in milk production.
Consequences
of the crisis
Reduced access to a vital food source.
Ripple effects on overall agricultural performance.
Strained household budgets and increased food costs.
Hampering Diary Exports
Reduced incomes for dairy farmers.
Way Forward
Renewed focus and technology adoption.
Efforts in enhancing cattle productivity.
Strategies for increased fodder production and distribution.
Robust disease control measures.
Measures to stabilize milk prices.
Significance of
Dairy Sector
Gross Value Added from agriculture, the livestock sector contributed 28% in 2019-20.
69% are female, constituting 5.72% of the total female workforce, with 93% residing in rural areas
A 6% annual growth rate in milk production offers vital support to farmers, especially during droughts and floods.
Livelihood for 70 million people in farm-dependent communities.