L-PRES Kano distributes crop residue grinding machines to boost dairy farming

NIGERIA – The Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) in Kano, in partnership with L&Z Integrated Farms, has strengthened dairy productivity by distributing seven crop residue grinding machines to smallholder dairy farmers.

These machines, two large units and five smaller ones, are designed to transform agricultural by-products such as maize stalks, rice straw, and cowpea residues into nutritious feed for livestock.

This intervention directly tackles the persistent challenge of feed scarcity, particularly during critical periods when natural fodder is limited. By improving feed efficiency, the initiative supports higher milk yields, enabling farmers to sustain and even expand their production.

Beyond immediate productivity gains, the project encourages sustainable resource use by converting what would otherwise be waste into valuable inputs for the dairy sector.

The impact extends beyond the farm: better feed translates into healthier animals, stronger livelihoods, and greater resilience for farming households.

With this effort, L-PRES and L&Z are not only addressing present challenges but also laying the foundation for long-term growth across the dairy value chain, empowering farmers to thrive in a more sustainable and resilient agricultural system.

Additionally, both companies distributed milk canisters to 50 smallholder dairy farmers under the L&Z Integrated Farms Nig. Ltd network. This initiative is designed to improve milk storage, reduce spoilage, and ensure that farmers can preserve the quality of their milk for longer periods.

By equipping farmers with proper storage solutions, the project directly addresses one of the critical challenges in dairy production—post-harvest losses. With better preservation, farmers are able to maintain milk quality, minimize waste, and ultimately increase their income.

The distribution exercise was carried out in the presence of the beneficiary farmers, the L-PRES Kano project team, and representatives from L&Z Integrated Farms Nig. Ltd.

This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to strengthening the dairy value chain, empowering farmers to boost productivity, and promoting sustainability across the sector.

In 2022, Sahel Capital exited L&Z Integrated Farms Limited, executed through a management buyout (MBO) led by the founder of L&Z.

L&Z Integrated Farms Limited (L&Z) – a Kano-based company, which is known for yoghurt production, has since 2015 been a portfolio company of Sahel Capital Agribusiness Managers Limited that manages the US$65.9 million Fund for Agricultural Finance in Nigeria (FAFIN).

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