Strategy for farmers to boost milk yields

[iStockphoto]

Farmers are one of the key contributors to economic growth. But they face many challenges. So, how can different value chain players support dairy farmers to run a profitable agribusiness? First, the transformation agenda calls on all processors, manufacturers, regulators, and dairy investors to collaborate with dairy farmers to address key industry bottlenecks.

In Kenya, this includes the type of cow, dairy farming practices, land size, feeds, climatic pattern in a specific area, route to market accessibility, cooling facilities, and, most importantly, price per litre of milk. With the intervention of these stakeholders, only profitable dairy farms with a clear route to a market plan can produce healthy and safe milk in adequate quality and quantity. Carrying out the dairy transformation agenda is a good risk management strategy.