Milk prices may rise again by July as El Niño threatens fodder supply

Dairy consumers might face another price hike by July or August, with industry experts warning of a potential 3-4% increase. This follows a recent 2-3% rise in May. Concerns are mounting over El Niño potentially worsening fodder shortages and impacting milk production, prompting the Maharashtra government to urge farmers to boost fodder cultivation. Major dairies are closely monitoring the situation.