The Kenya Dairy Farmer Foundation (KDFF) and East Africa Dairy Development Project of Heifer International have sought assistance from the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) in forming cooperatives for milk procurement, processing and marketing.
A high-level delegation led by Richard Kiprono Tuwei, Chairman, KDFF, accompanied by a five-member delegation from KDFF and East Africa Dairy Development Project of Heifer International visited NDDB, Anand, on May 28. The delegation held discussions with T Nandkumar, Chairman, NDDB.
The delegation requested NDDB to assist in exploring the prospects of organising milk cooperatives for procurement, processing and marketing in Kenya. They also sought assistance in training and capacity building for milk producers and other stakeholders. The NDDB Chairman agreed to provide the assistance, a statement said.
Published on May 29, 2014
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