Domestic dairy consumption continues to outpace local production, creating a persistent market gap for fresh milk and value added dairy products.
The initiative will increase milk production through subsidised artificial insemination (AI).
The cooperative attributes the decline to poor farming practices, costly animal feeds, expensive artificial insemination services and limited government support.
Discussions and field visits highlighted persistent gaps in equitable access to finance and identified areas where CASP activities can make the greatest contribution.
NIGERIA – The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has raised the alarm over the poor state of Nigeria’s dairy industry, warning that low milk productivity per…