Africa-Press – Botswana. The Milk Afric dairy project near Lobatse has officially changed its name to Milk Valley Farm.
Milk Valley Farm interim general manager, Mr Onkemetse Bareki has explained that the renaming marked a new chapter in their journey to advancing the local dairy industry and contributing to national food security.
The farm aligns to Botswana’s economic diversification goals and plays a crucial role in supporting domestic dairy production and reducing reliance on imported dairy products, he said.
In line with commitment to enhancing dairy value chain, Milk Valley Farm aims to promote local dairy production capacity by fostering partnerships with key stakeholders and local farmers and aligning its efforts with Botswana’s Dairy Strategy.
“We believe that by investing in innovation, technology, and capacity building, we can create a thriving ecosystem that generates employment opportunities, improved efficiencies and boosts regional market development,” he said.
The farm can accommodate 2 000 milking cows, each with a daily production capacity of over 20 liters of milk per day, according to its production manager, Mr Maxwell Boiditswe.
It is currently not functioning up to its full capacity as it carries 214 cows which include 91 milking cows, 2 bulls, and 121 dry cows and heifers, he said.
Currently, they milk 102 lactating cows twice at 6am and at 6pm everyday with each animal producing about 15-20 liters per day.
The farm has 18 workers, including four women. At full capacity, the farm is expected to generate over 250 direct and indirect jobs.
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