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lessons learnt by SCC in Small scale dairy in Nharira, Sadza and Tongogara

lessons learnt by SCC in Small scale dairy in Nharira, Sadza and Tongogara. Statistics. The monthly production is estimated at about 4.5 million litres against a monthly demand figure of 10 million litres (GoZ 2012) suggesting a shortfall of 55%.

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lessons learnt by SCC in Small scale dairy in Nharira, Sadza and Tongogara

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  1. lessons learnt by SCC in Small scale dairy in Nharira, Sadza and Tongogara

  2. Statistics • The monthly production is estimated at about 4.5 million litres against a monthly demand figure of 10 million litres (GoZ 2012) suggesting a shortfall of 55%. • Most of the processors are operating at below capacity because of the limited supply of milk. For instance, Nestlé’s milk processing line is running at 30% capacity (The Zimbabwean July 9th, 2012). DLZ is estimated to be operating 35% of its capacity and Kershelmar at 22%.

  3. Entrepreneurs • Dairy as a business? • Entrepreneurship, business and financial management training at farmer level • Investments costs ( Pastures, infrastructure) at farmer level • Training on clean milk, animal husbandry Para vets ,Feed formulation, study circles

  4. Farmer organization • Participants-Economic empowerment of women and youth-access to high value assets making them effective contributors of household income • Organization of the farmers- Cooperatives • Strategic planning- vision, mission, objectives, growth strategy etc. • Governance issues

  5. Value Chain Analysis • Market based solutions to poverty • Dairy hub model- Milk processing centres • Farmers active participants of the output and input market • Corporate businesses can initiate linkages in their value chains with small scale dairy farmers e.g. suppliers of milk- Setting up milk collection centres.

  6. Market participation moves the poor out of poverty Quality • losses due to poor quality • Quantity of milk • Cooling-Cost effective technology • Use of renewable energy- biogas, solar • Branding

  7. Breeds • Breeds should be suitable for selected regions(hardiness, adaptability and disease resistance) • · about 1-3 litres/day (150 lactation days) for indigenous breeds;· 4-10 litres/day (240 lactation days) for crossbreds; and· more than 10 litres/day (300 lactation days) for purebred exotic cows.

  8. Location of milk centres • Distance from the centre • Mode of transport • Setting up milk collection centres

  9. Funding Small scale farmers are generally considered risky by financial institutions Savings and lending clubs being used as a source of capital- SACCOs

  10. ICT • SMS platform for dairy farmers information dissemination • Linkages with other players in the value chain • New appropriate technology

  11. Sustainability • Study circle methodology • Integration of Programme with local structures-Government departments and local extension • It is critical to strive for coordination and collaboration with other like-minded organisations and complement each other.

  12. The future of the dairy sector • Small scale farmers are the future of the dairy sector and support is needed for their development

  13. Thank you

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