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Agriculture
300+ Dairy Farmers Convene in Odisha to Explore FPO Formation
✍️ Kanak News Odisha
🗓 20 Oct 2026, 12:46 PM
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Over 300 dairy farmers gathered in Odisha to discuss forming a farmer producer organization (FPO) aimed at improving milk marketing and income.
Over 300 dairy farmers from several districts of Odisha assembled in a meeting to discuss the creation of a farmer producer organization (FPO). The gathering, organized by local agricultural bodies, aimed to address challenges faced by milk producers, including price volatility and limited market access.
Participants highlighted the potential benefits of an FPO, such as collective bargaining power, better procurement rates, and streamlined supply chain management. They also discussed training needs and the role of technology in improving milk quality and traceability.
Local officials and representatives from the state dairy development board were present to provide guidance and support. They emphasized the importance of cooperative structures in boosting farmers’ incomes and ensuring sustainable dairy practices.
The next step involves drafting a formal proposal for the FPO, securing necessary registrations, and initiating pilot projects to demonstrate the model’s viability.
Participants highlighted the potential benefits of an FPO, such as collective bargaining power, better procurement rates, and streamlined supply chain management. They also discussed training needs and the role of technology in improving milk quality and traceability.
Local officials and representatives from the state dairy development board were present to provide guidance and support. They emphasized the importance of cooperative structures in boosting farmers’ incomes and ensuring sustainable dairy practices.
The next step involves drafting a formal proposal for the FPO, securing necessary registrations, and initiating pilot projects to demonstrate the model’s viability.