The Vakinankaratra dairy chain has not regained its original position after last year's crisis. The breeders are also worried about the future of the sector in the face of the second wave of covid epidemics ...

According to Mr. Raherisoa Edmond Philippe, of Betafo, currently, these dairy cows are just stories. Spending is the main problem for dairy farmers in Vakinankaratra, said the president of the cooperative KOPRATA, a dairy farmer. The needs for mass production are high, but the price of milk is unsatisfactory. The price of provandis and even the cost of growing fodder are increasing. Another problem, said Raherisoa Edmond Philippe, the expense of production and the increase in the number of generations and breeds ....

Mr. Raveloarijaona or Ravelo, a dairy farmer in Antsirabe, also confirms what has been said. For him, support for the training of breeders is not a priority, but helping them with food for the animals is the most appropriate support ...

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