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Agriculture
Odisha Milk Federation Raises Milk Procurement Prices
✍️ Kanak News Odisha
🗓 03 Oct 2026, 02:36 AM
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The Odisha Milk Federation (OMFED) announced a hike in the procurement price of milk, impacting dairy farmers and consumers across the state.
The Odisha Milk Federation (OMFED), the state‑run body that procures milk from local farmers, has increased the price it pays for raw milk. The decision, announced today, comes as the federation seeks to offset rising input costs faced by dairy producers.
According to the federation, the new price structure will apply to all milk collection centres across Odisha, ensuring that farmers receive higher returns for their produce. OMFED officials said the adjustment is intended to stabilize supply and maintain the quality of milk supplied to urban markets.
Consumer groups have noted that the price rise may translate into higher retail rates for milk and dairy products. The federation, however, emphasized that supporting farmers is essential for the long‑term sustainability of the state's dairy sector.
The move aligns with broader efforts by state authorities to boost agricultural incomes and manage inflationary pressures in essential commodities. OMFED will monitor market response and may review the rates in the coming months.
According to the federation, the new price structure will apply to all milk collection centres across Odisha, ensuring that farmers receive higher returns for their produce. OMFED officials said the adjustment is intended to stabilize supply and maintain the quality of milk supplied to urban markets.
Consumer groups have noted that the price rise may translate into higher retail rates for milk and dairy products. The federation, however, emphasized that supporting farmers is essential for the long‑term sustainability of the state's dairy sector.
The move aligns with broader efforts by state authorities to boost agricultural incomes and manage inflationary pressures in essential commodities. OMFED will monitor market response and may review the rates in the coming months.