Kerala Farmers Sell Free Milk In Protest Against Milma Procurement Cut

Dairy farmers in Kerala's Malabar region are distributing milk for free as protest after the Kerala Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (Milma) reduced procurement by 40%. As per Milma, the COVID-19 lockdown has shut many restaurants and commercial establishments, causing a dip in demand. However, the dairy-dependent farmers protested Milma's decision, citing a loss of Rs 1.25 crore. Reportedly, Milma collected 7.5 lakh litres of milk every day before the reduction.