Gokul Dairy Milk Price Hike Boosts Farmers’ Earnings in Kolhapur
Gokul Dudh Sangh has raised milk procurement prices increasing buffalo milk by ₹1 and cow milk by ₹2 per litre a move that will deliver an estimated ₹7 crore monthly benefit to milk producers in the Kolhapur district
Kolhapur|February 21, 2026: In a welcome development for dairy farmers in western Maharashtra, Gokul the Kolhapur Zilla Sahakari Dudh Utpadak Sangh has announced a fresh increase in milk procurement prices that directly benefits local producers. Under the new pricing policy, buffalo milk buyers will pay farmers an extra ₹1 per litre, while cow milk procurement prices have been raised by ₹2 per litre. This revision comes as part of the cooperative’s efforts to reward dairy farmers for their continued supply and support the sustainability of milk production in the region.
The decision has been hailed as a “delightful relief” by many producers, who rely on steady and fair procurement rates to manage production costs, including feed, veterinary care, and labour. According to industry estimates, the recent increase is projected to result in about ₹7 crore in additional monthly earnings for farmers collectively across the Kolhapur dairy belt a significant boost to rural incomes and dairy sector resilience.
Gokul’s move aligns with broader trends in regional cooperative dairies adjusting their pricing policies to help producers cope with rising input costs and market pressures. In recent years, the dairy has periodically revised procurement rates including earlier hikes to ensure that milk suppliers receive a fair share of the revenue generated from downstream product sales. While consumers sometimes face higher retail prices as a consequence of such adjustments, farmers and producer groups generally view it as a necessary step to keep the dairy ecosystem strong and competitive.
Local agriculture and dairy sector observers note that procurement price increases can have ripple effects throughout the rural economy, helping farmers invest in better cattle care, enhanced feed quality, and improved productivity. Given that dairy farming supports thousands of families across Kolhapur and neighbouring districts, the recent change is expected to strengthen financial stability for many households dependent on cattle rearing and milk sales.
However, these price hikes may also translate into slightly higher retail milk prices for consumers in urban markets served by Gokul products a trade‑off that cooperative leaders often balance between farmer welfare and consumer affordability. About three years ago, similar hikes in producer prices were followed by retail price increases, drawing mixed reactions from urban buyers.
Dairy stakeholders say that with sustained procurement rate support and efficient cooperative management, Kolhapur’s dairy sector is poised to maintain its status as a key contributor to Maharashtra’s broader milk economy one that benefits farmers, distributors and, ultimately, consumers.
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