Poor rainfall typically leads farmers to reduce cattle numbers because of shortages of fodder and water, lowering milk output and pushing up prices.

Poor rainfall typically leads farmers to reduce cattle numbers because of shortages of fodder and water, lowering milk output and pushing up prices.

Milk prices, which were already raised by 2-3 per cent in May by major dairy companies, could see another increase by July or August if El Niño conditions and a deficient monsoon…