Synchronization would enable government and private sector players to design targeted interventions, improve farmer support, and strengthen the country’s dairy value chain.
Beyond health benefits, the move is expected to provide a consistent, guaranteed market for Zambian dairy farmers, encouraging increased local production and price stability.
Zambian authorities say this precautionary measure will be reviewed based on how the outbreak in South Africa evolves.
The state-of-the-art cheese plant was officially commissioned by Peter Chibwe Kapala, the Minister of Fisheries and Livestock, marking a major milestone in dairy production.
This strategic partnership is designed to address the financial barriers faced by smallholder dairy farmers