Ibanda, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Dairy Development Authority-DDA South Western Regional office has recorded over 20 cases of illegal centrifugation, which is commonly used to separate cream from milk. These cases have been reported in Kiruhura, Isingiro, Kazo, and Ibanda districts. Dr. Moses Ahimbisibwe, the Regional Manager, explains …
Read More »Allegations on milk safety unsettle industry: DDA
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The milk industry has been one of the most stable and fastest growing of the country’s production sectors in recent years but claims of unsafety of the products last week have unnerved the industry leaders. While appearing on television, Dr Sylvia Anguabua Baluka, a Makerere …
Read More »Five cooperatives receive UGX 2.5Bn dairy processing equipment
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Five diary cooperative societies in different districts have received mini milk processing equipment to support value addition, thanks to the National Agriculture Advisory Services (NAADS). The beneficiaries are Balaholi Farmers Society in Kamuli, Neema Mixed Farm in Kamwengye, Dwanilo Diary and Livestock Farmers Society in …
Read More »Zambia milk demand opens way for Uganda’s exports to Southern Africa – DDA
Coca Cola Zambia has been allowed to import powdered milk to a tune of 700 metric tons per year Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Questions about the standards and sustainability of Uganda’s dairy industry are re-emerging as Zambia presents a new export opportunity for Ugandan dairy products. Coca Cola …
Read More »Dairy sector faces the reality, cannot depend only on external market
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Dairy Development Authority (DDA) Executive Director Dr Mike Kansiime says they learnt that the dairy sector can no longer rely on the export market. Consequently, he says the government is deliberately working to promote the internal market. According to Dr Kansiime, most of …
Read More »DAIRY: Uganda’s un-milked sector
COMMENT: Why does the Uganda government not list the dairy sector as a priority in spite of the exponential export growth achieved? Mbarara, Uganda | RINUS van Klinken | As the world celebrates June dairy month, Uganda has more reason than most countries to put the dairy sector in the limelight. A …
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