OMFED to set up three new milk plants in Odisha
Odisha govt is planning expansion of Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation Limited (OMFED) by setting up three new milk plants in Sambalpur, Berhampur, and Balasore. OMFED, the major dairy producer in the state, will also launch chocolates and mineral water. The govt has decided to transfer money to milk farmers through Direct Bank Transfer (DBT), said fisheries […]
Milk farmers want NDDB, OMFED pact cancelled, caution of protest in Odisha
The Odisha Milk Farmers’ Association (OMFA) on Saturday demanded cancellation of the memorandum of understanding signed between Odisha government, National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) and Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation (OMFED) stating it is against the interests of state’s milk farmers. President of OMFA, Rabi Behera stated in the MoU that all work of […]
Boom in dairy business as summer advances in Odisha
With the severe heatwave showing no signs of relenting anytime soon, the demand for refreshing beverages like lassi and buttermilk has surged across the state leading to a significant uptick in the businesses of dairy shops and firms. The heatwave since the beginning of April has made dairy products a go-to choice for consumers. This […]
Low milk production, per capita availability in Odisha red flagged
Odisha is lagging far behind the other states in dairy sector growth calling for an immediate intervention on the part of the state government to address the growing demand for milk and ensure the economic development of poor and marginal farmers of the state. Though Odisha is among the top 10 states with maximum number […]
OMFED Milk To Become Costlier by Rs 4/lit In Odisha
The state-owned Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers Federation (OMFED) has announced a hike in the price of milk by Rs 2 per 500 ml for all variants. The new rate will be effective from April 1, 2023. A packet of 500 ml OMFED Toned Milk has been increased from Rs 21 to Rs 23, Premium […]
The price of the milk will go up by Rs 2 per litre from April 21 in Odisha
The price of milk is all set to increase in the State with the (Omfed) Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation deciding to revise the procurement and marketing prices. As per sources, the price of the milk will go up by Rs 2 per litre. The increased rate will come into effect from April 21. […]
Naveen Patnaik Inaugurates 5 Lakh LPD OMFED Dairy Plant In Cuttack
Amid massive demonstrations by Opposition BJP, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated an ultra modern mega OMFED (Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation) dairy plant at Arilo in Cuttack district on Wednesday. The plant has been set up by the Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Department, Odisha government at a cost of Rs 263 crore. It […]
Odisha govt sanctions Rs 11 crore assistance for one lakh dairy farmers
As part of Odisha government’s assistance to the people affected due to the pandemic, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has sanctioned Rs 11 crore for one lakh dairy farmers of the state. About one lakh milk farmers received the assistance of up to Rs 6,000 as per the package. As many as 3,600 milk production cooperatives […]