Dairy Business- India is the largest milk producing country in the world and dairy business is considered a very profitable and sustainable option here. Starting a milk business especially through a cooperative society is a great opportunity for small and medium farmers, as it offers the benefit of collective resources and government schemes.
This model not only shares the cost but also gives farmers better prices and easy access to the market. Amul is the biggest example of this, which today has more than 18,000 cooperative societies. If you also want to start a milk business with a cooperative society, then this guide is for you.
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A cooperative society is an organization where farmers work together to collect, process and sell milk. To start it, first the local farmers have to be united. Usually 10 to 15 members join the society by purchasing a minimum share. After this, it is necessary to make a business plan, in which it is decided whether to sell only milk or also make other products like curd, cheese, ghee.
Registration and legal formalities
A cooperative society has to be registered under the state cooperative act. For this, one has to contact the district cooperative registrar and submit documents like list of members, share capital and bylaws. Apart from this, it is necessary to obtain a license from the Food Safety and Standards Authority (FSSAI). If working on a large scale, approval from the Pollution Control Board is also required.
Structure and operation
A clean milk collection centre, stainless steel containers, electronic milko testers and equipment like coolers are necessary. Also, nutritious fodder and clean water have to be arranged for the animals. Animal health services, artificial insemination and training of farmers are also an important part of this process. The Samiti is run by a managing committee, which makes policies and oversees the work.
Funding and government schemes
The government runs several schemes to promote the dairy business. NABARD’s Dairy Entrepreneurship Development Scheme (DEDS) provides subsidy of 25-33% to farmers. Apart from this, banks also provide special loans for dairy. The advantage of the cooperative society is that through collective bargaining, farmers get better prices for milk and the cost is also reduced.
Marketing and expansion
One can start by supplying milk to local shops, hotels and homes. Later, profits can be increased by value-added products like curd, cheese, ghee and flavored milk. Nowadays, digital marketing and home delivery services are also rapidly growing the dairy business. Joining a big network like District Milk Union and Amul can also give great benefits to the farmers.
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