Management and health constraints for small-scale dairy production in Africa
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چکیده
MILK IMPORTS TO Africa increased sixfold in the last decade and now exceed 2 million tonnes of liquid milk equivalent per year, accounting for about 30% of total consumption. They have a present value of about US$ 800 million. Substantial increases in milk production in Africa are feasible. This paper summarises the major environmental constraints to increased production of dairy products and discusses alternative technical and organisational concepts for encouraging greater milk production.
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