Thiruvananthapuram, July 6 -- The Kerala Government is committed to ensuring that international trade agreements do not adversely affect dairy farmers, said State Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal.
Any decision to import milk and dairy products would negatively impact dairy farmers and cooperatives in Kerala, the Minister cautioned yesterday.
While stressing the need to remain vigilant against such Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), the Minister also highlighted the importance of technological advancements to counter their effects.
Flagging off a mobile veterinary unit at Kottarakkara, he said "Each unit will have one veterinary surgeon and a driver-attendant. Farmers can call the toll-free number 1962, and the vehicle will reach their doorste...