The dairy industry in Sub-Saharan Africa has the potential to grow significantly. The demand for milk and dairy products is rising because of the region’s growing population. The region also has several strengths, including a favorable climate for dairy production and a large pool of potential dairy farmers.
During milking, milk from a healthy cow is practically free from bacteria. Therefore, farmers should protect milk from being contaminated during and after milking. They should use proper and clean equipment for milking. In small-scale dairy farming, it is essential to use milk buckets that are easy to clean, usually stainless-steel buckets.
Promoting milk production in developing countries requires an investment in a milk collection network system. As the milk collection centers receive milk from various farmers, it is crucial to ensure the quality of milk collected. Testing milk delivered by each farmer becomes a critical step at the milk center.
Milk production is a sustainable source of income for smallholder dairy farmers. Smallholder farmers are lifted from poverty by improving their productivity. In addition, milk production projects improve food security.
