Malabar Rural Development Foundation

The Malabar Rural Development Foundation (MRDF) is an autonomous charitable Trust registered under Indian Trust Act 1882, sponsored by Milma, the Malabar Regional Co-operative Milk Producers Union Ltd (MRCMPU). The objective of the trust is income and social security of the Dairy farmers associated with MRCMPU

Facilitation for farm mechanization

Mechanisation of dairy farms is expected to reduce the cost of labour and overcome the paucity of efficient milkers as well as in scientific waste disposal. Promoting hygienic practices for clean milk production is a key objective of this scheme.

Vegetable Project Supported by Govt. of Kerala

The Govt. of Kerala has sanctioned a project on Procurement, Processing, value addition and marketing of fruits and vegetables, with a total outlay of Rs.500 Lakhs to MRCMPU, which is implemented by MRDF. The project involves procurement of fruits and vegetables through milk co-operative societies in Wayanad, processing and marketing in Kozhikode city.

Custom packing and Sales of Food items

MRDF custom packs and market products like bread, bun, rusk, halwa and cake on contract with an industrial workers co-operative society at Kozhikode and with two private enterprises in Kannur and Shornur. Presently, the products are marketed by MRDF in the brand name, "Dairy Fresh" with a tagline "from the house of milma". The trust also markets syrups, fizz and biscuits produced by Coimbatore Ayurveda Pharmacy in collaboration with MRCMPU

Farm Tourism

Farm tourism in Kerala is being developed as a relatively new tourism product. Kerala, being an agricultural dominated state, has tremendous potential for developing Farm Tourism in a big way without much additional investment.

Ethno Veterinary Medicines

Blending the quality of Ayurveda with Goodness of Milma...

Merits of Ayurvedic Veterinary Medicines

No antibiotic residues in milk
Veterinary care at cheaper rate
Better animal health
Easy application methods

Indication : Mastitis in cows

Indication : Insecticide

Indication : Indigestion, Acidity , Flatulence in cows

Indication : Fever in cattle

All types of wounds in Cattle

Indication : Cracks, Pox, warts in the teat and udder of cattle

Indication : Diarrhea in Cattle

Indication : Galactagogue

	Indication : Mastitis in cows		Indication : Insecticide
	Indication : Indigestion, Acidity , Flatulence in cows		Indication : Fever in cattle
	All types of wounds in Cattle		Indication : Cracks, Pox, warts in the teat and udder of cattle
	Indication : Diarrhea in Cattle		Indication : Galactagogue