Dairying in East Africa - Opportunities for Sustainable and Climate Resilient Farm Systems

Date: June 01, 2021

Location: Dublin, Ireland

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Irish Forum for International Agricultural Development (IFIAD)

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Themes: Sustainability, Economic Development, Livelihoods

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The aim of this Webinar is to highlight opportunities and initiatives for the development of sustainable dairy farm systems in East Africa, and how improvements in farm systems, breeding, nutrition and market systems approaches for the dairy sector can play a role in increasing productivity, resilience and farm family incomes. Focusing on Kenya and Tanzania, we will hear from research institutes and development partners working in the dairy sector to discuss the key issues and opportunities for Dairy farm systems in East Africa. Chaired by David Butler (SFSI), speakers will include Amos Omore, International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), Tanzania, Neema Mrema, Land O’Lakes Venture37, Tanzania and David Mbugua, Kenya Agriculture and Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO), Kenya. Hosted by Sustainable Food System’s Ireland (SFSI) and the Irish Forum for International Agricultural Development (IFIAD). Register here https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/dairying-in-east-africa-tickets-154816523389