Brookside Dairy champions renewable energy and water conservation

KENYA – Brookside Dairy has intensified its collaboration with farmers to encourage the adoption of renewable energy sources and water conservation techniques.

These efforts are not only geared toward protecting the environment but also toward enhancing animal nutrition security, a critical factor in maintaining consistent milk production throughout the year.

“We are boosting climate-smart agriculture by supporting farmers to adopt sustainability initiatives that lead to increased milk production, by ensuring availability of quality livestock fodder across all seasons of the year. We are facilitating farmers to install biogas units on their farms, as this source of energy offers significant environmental benefits, such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions,” said Brookside Procurement General Manager Emmanuel Kabaki.

Kabaki said seasonality in dairy production, brought about by vagaries of weather, still posed a threat to the full development of the dairy sub-sector.

He urged farmers to grow and conserve adequate fodder that would be handy during periods of depressed forage, to ensure that milk production remains optimum year-round.

Kabaki said Brookside has partnered with service providers to set up water pans in milk collection areas across the country, as the reservoirs offered increased resilience to climatic shocks by ensuring water availability during dry seasons.

Brookside commissions solar system at Kapsitwet Dairy Coop

In 2023, the company commissioned a state-of-the-art solar system for Kapsitwet Dairy Coop, in a significant step towards sustainable dairy farming.

This landmark initiative is set to revolutionize the way this dairy cooperative operates while demonstrating a strong commitment to environmental responsibility.

Kapsitwet Dairy Coop, nestled in the picturesque landscape of Kapsitwet, Kenya, has been a vital contributor to the local dairy industry for decades.

With a mission to ensure quality dairy products while minimizing their ecological footprint, the coop eagerly embraced the opportunity to harness the power of the sun.

The solar installation was completed after months of meticulous planning and design, ensuring that it seamlessly integrates with the dairy cooperative’s operations.

The local community and stakeholders have lauded this eco-friendly move by Kapsitwet Dairy Coop. It underscores the coop’s dedication to quality dairy products and the well-being of their community.

With the sun now supplying a significant portion of the coop’s energy needs, Kapsitwet Dairy Coop is set to achieve a substantial degree of energy independence. This translates to more reliable operations and reduced vulnerability to power shortages.

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