India, Sept. 8 -- Odisha's dairy cooperative OMFED will increase the milk procurement price paid to farmers by Rs 2 per litre from September 11, providing additional income support to dairy farmers amid rising input and transportation costs.Odisha tourism guide

The decision has been taken in view of the sharp increase in the cost of dairy production, particularly the rising prices of cattle feed and other essential inputs.City & Local Guides

According to the government, the increase in global oil prices has significantly pushed up production and transportation costs across the agricultural and livestock sectors. Dairy farmers have also been facing growing financial pressure as the cost of various inputs required for milk production has...