Ministry extends dairy cattle to farmers in Central region

The Ministry of Agriculture has extended dairy cattle to 70 farmers in Laguen, Lamza and Adi-Hakefa villages in the Central region as part of endeavors to raise milk production.

Asmara, 29 June 2015 – The Ministry of Agriculture has extended dairy cattle to 70 farmers in Laguen, Lamza and Adi-Hakefa villages in the Central region as part of endeavors to raise milk production.

Reports indicated that the initiative would continue in the remaining sub-zones of the region and that 100 farmers would benefit from the program. 25 to 30 liters of milk could be obtained daily from the dairy cattle.