How Milk Rate Charts Work in Indian Dairies
Milk collection centres and dairy cooperatives in India determine farmer payouts using standard two-axis rate matrices combining Fat and Solids-Not-Fat (SNF).
In a standard two-axis chart, a reference baseline (for example, 6.5% FAT and 9.0% SNF at ₹60.00/L) serves as the anchor point. Every 0.1% increase in Fat adds a fixed incentive (typically ₹0.60 to ₹0.85), while deviations in SNF adjust the payout proportionally.
Using digital charts prevents calculation disputes during morning and evening procurement shifts, providing full transparency to dairy farmers.