Ante BV to establish dairy service & training centre in Ethiopia

ETHIOPIA – Ante BV, in collaboration with its partners, has unveiled plans to set up a Service & Training Centre in Ethiopia under the Impact Cluster initiative, a program supported by the Dutch government that leverages Dutch expertise to strengthen the local dairy industry.

Ante Ethiopia will anchor local operations, while CowNet provides consultancy and advisory services to farmers. DTC will deliver hands-on training in dairy farming practices, cow feeding, hoof trimming, and water management. Meanwhile, CRV will support genetic improvement through artificial insemination and semen supply.

According to Ante BV, the new centre will be more than just a physical facility. It is envisioned as a hub where farmers and dairy processors can access training, technical support, equipment demonstrations, servicing, and practical knowledge.

The goal is to help build stronger, more sustainable dairy businesses that can thrive in Ethiopia’s evolving agricultural landscape.

“We believe that developing the dairy sector requires more than supplying equipment. It takes collaboration, knowledge sharing, and long-term partnerships,” Ante BV stated.

Ethiopia’s dairy market size to reach US$1.7B by 2034 – IMARC Group reports

The Ethiopian dairy market size was valued at US$1.1 billion in 2025 is projected to reach US$1.7 billion by 2034, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 4.47% from 2026 to 2034, according to IMARC Group reports.

By product type, liquid milk dominates the market with a share of 43.2% in 2025, driven by rising consumer preference for fresh pasteurized products and expanding urban retail networks.

Oromia region leads the market with a share of 43.5% in 2025, supported by favorable agro-climatic conditions and proximity to major processing facilities.

The Ethiopian dairy industry is witnessing healthy growth, driven by increased government endeavours, urbanisation, and development in the processing sector.

In December 2023, Ethiopia officially unveiled its National Dairy Development Strategy 2022–2031, a road map developed by the Ministry of Agriculture in collaboration with the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and other partners to quadruple milk production by 2031 and strengthen dairy value chains nationwide. 

Concurrently, international investment flows are accelerating dairy sector modernization and capacity expansion in Ethiopia.

In February 2025, Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH) and the Ethiopian Agricultural Business Corporation (EABC) signed a US$600 million shareholders agreement with UK private‑equity firm Asset Green to develop an integrated dairy‑farming and processing project.

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