The Milk Value Chain Foundation has successfully completed its five-year project, the Milky Way Project, in Kaduna state, which aimed to enhance the production of high-quality cow milk.
Supported by the Danish Government, Arla Farms, and the Milk Value Chain Foundation, the project concluded in June 2023 after training 64 dairy farmers from 15 clusters across Kaduna state.
The project’s organizers reported impressive outcomes, including a 1,000% increase in milk production, a 200% increment in the income of milk producers, and the adoption of new technologies by stakeholders.
To consolidate the project’s achievements and prepare for the future, a close-out training workshop was held in Kaduna.
Dr. Ishaq Bello, the Chief Executive Officer of the Milk Value Chain Foundation, highlighted the significance of the workshop.
The farmers participating in the workshop were selected from various clusters, including Damau, Kubau, Gadan Gaya, Zaria, Roghoyi, Kurmin Sata, Kurmin, and Kachia.
The workshop provided an opportunity for direct beneficiaries and core project partners to discuss the accomplishments of the Milky Way Partnership Project in different areas.
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The training sessions covered a range of topics, including dairy business, dairy and milk hygiene, cooperative society formation, animal health, pasture production, and feeding.
Dr. Bello expressed satisfaction with the farmers’ improved adoption of the technologies taught during the project.
Notable improvements included farmers engaging in pasture production, contributing funds, and upgrading their livestock breeds independently. The farmers’ livelihoods experienced significant enhancements.
The workshop also acknowledged the contributions of project partners, such as the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, which facilitated the construction of asphalt roads in three communities.
The workshop emphasized the benefits of collaborations and the need for farmers to address feeding-related issues, pastures, and supplementary feeding to maximize milk production.
Dr. Bello shared that the feedback from the farmers was highly encouraging, with many expressing a desire for the project to continue.
However, he noted that the project had a fixed duration and would come to an end. Nonetheless, the project’s accomplishments were celebrated by all participants, marking a joyous moment for everyone involved.
