Panaji: The Goa government has increased the milk procurement price to support local dairy farmers, while keeping retail milk prices unchanged for consumers, reflecting a calibrated approach to balance farmer welfare and consumer affordability.
The decision comes amid rising demands from milk producers for better compensation, with the hike aimed at improving farmer incomes without passing on the burden to end consumers.
Officials indicated that the move is designed to strengthen the state’s dairy sector by ensuring sustainable returns for producers, even as retail prices remain stable to protect household budgets.
The policy highlights a dual-focus strategy—enhancing farmer remuneration while maintaining price stability in the market—at a time when balancing input costs and consumer affordability remains a key challenge for the dairy industry.
Source: Dairynews7x7 25 April, 2026 Read full story here
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