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DAIRY VALUE CHAIN
(PPAF Phase-III)

 

 

 

 

Donor :

Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF)

 

District :

Jacobabad.

 

Major Activities

 

  • Pakistan is facing twin challenges for revival of the economy and reduction in poverty. For this purpose, the Government of Pakistan / Sindh initiates a number of projects for women folks. Mostly the livestock holders living in slum areas, plays an important role in the economy of Pakistan and is a major source of livelihood for many farmers. It is estimated that there are between 30 to 35 million people in Pakistan's current labor force who are engaged in livestock. While the agricultural practice is prevalent throughout the entire country, livestock rearing is more common and traditionally feasible in the fertile provinces of Sindh, and many of the farmers are connected with it.
  • The microcredit schemes are most beneficial to grown up livestock management by the clients and also triggers the income generation activity. Through microcredit programme, women have become empowered to participate in decisions and make the choice that best serves their needs and results in recognition of women's role.The project is planned for development of livestock and its management to produce more milk & meat, with the principal objectives of strengthening livestock farmers through training, introducing latest technologies, and thus alleviating poverty through income generation.
  • The project cost is Rs. 14.39 million. For developing dairy value chains the project is implemented in 15 Union Councils of district Jacobabad.
  • Project intended to identify 500 beneficiaries of livestock holders and their families (about 200-individuals in total), formation of 50 Farmers Development Groups (FDGs) having dairy best practices in livestock production and management of milk, meat and value addition.
  • The objective is to organize farmer communities in 1 platform to assess their needs to improve livestock and dairy farming practices and provides extension services.
  • To develop the capacity and knowledge of animal holders for the development of Livestock sector.
  • To enable farmers for marketing of their products and minimize the exploitation by middlemen.
  • To facilitate farmers in value addition of farm product.
  • A loan product has been designed for herders to help them purchase new productive animals or replace the old ones. The loan product will include modalities for both replacements of old as well purchasing of new animals.
  • In order to mitigate risk at herder’s end, conventional livestock insurance would also be provided (4% for bigger animals and 5% for smaller animals), which will help the herders in absorbing any loss due to death of the insured animal.