5TH DAIRY DEVELOPMENT FORUM MEETING

29TH MAY, 2015

VENUE: BABATI MUNICIPAL HALL, BABATI, TANZANIA

MAZIWA ZAIDI

Dairy Development Forum

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS...........................................................................................................................2

Acronyms...............................................................................................................................................4

1. Background........................................................................................................................................6

2. Introductions and Scene Setting.....................................................................................................6

2.1 Opening session.............................................................................................................................6

2.2 Who is in the Room?......................................................................................................................8

3. Task Force Progress Reports from 4th DDF meeting...................................................................9

3.1 Strategies for expanding the national dairy herd.......................................................................9

3.2 Business solutions for year round availability of quality feeds...............................................11

3.3 Lessons Learnt from the Presentations.....................................................................................12

4. Commercial Bank Supporting Livestock Sector – Experience..................................................14

4.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................................14

4.2 Social capital support livestock keepers access to CBW loan and insurance.....................15

4.3 Achievements and Challenges...................................................................................................15

5.0 Short Presentation on Milk Quality – Use of appropriate............................................................17

5.1 Discussions...................................................................................................................................18

6.0 Experiences in Innovation Platforms from various..............................................................................19

Zones/Projects...........................................................................................................................................19

6.1 Tanga Dairy Platform...................................................................................................................19

6.2 Mara Dairy Platform by Ms. Anastazia Majala.........................................................................20

6.3 Manyara Region Agricultural Development Platform..............................................................20

6.4 Southern Highlands Dairy Platform under EAAD2 by Mark Tsoxo........................................20

6.5 Milkit project – innovation platform in Eastern Tanzania Mangesho W.E. et al.................22

7. What are Platforms?.........................................................................................................................22

8.0 Multi-stakeholder Platforms for Dairy Development...................................................................23

By Godfrey Bwana (Request ILRI to insert a link to the presentation).......................................................23

8.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................................23

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8.2 Setting up a successful MSP......................................................................................................24

8.3 Linkages of MSPs........................................................................................................................24

8.4 How MSPs work...........................................................................................................................25

8.5 Conclusions...................................................................................................................................25

10.0 Closing session..............................................................................................................................27

Appendix 1. Meeting program 5th DDF, 29 May 2015................................................................................28

Appendix 2. List of participants 5th DDF Meeting, 29 May 2015 Babati Manyara......................................30

Appendix 3. Lessons Learnt from Various Presentations.............................................................37

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A cronyms AI Artificial Insemination

ASDP Agricultural Sector Development Programme

CBW Covenant Bank for Women Tanzania Limited (Ltd)

CIAT Center for Tropical Agriculture

DDF Dairy Development Forum

EAAPP East Africa Agriculture Productivity Programme

EADD East Africa Dairy Development

ILRI International Livestock Research Institute

IP Innovation Platforms

LGA Local Government Authority

LMUs Livestock Multiplication Units

MAFC Ministry of Agriculture Food and Cooperatives

MCC Milk Collection Center

MLFD Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries Development

MSP Multi Stakeholders Platform

MVIWATA Muungano wa Vikundi vya Wakulima Tanzania

NAIC National Artificial Insemination Center

PMORALG Prime Minister’s Office, Regional Administration and Local Government

PPP Public – Private Partnership

RIU Research into Use

SACCOs Savings and Credit Cooperatives

SDDP Smallholder Dairy Development Programme

SNV Netherlands Development Organization

SUA Sokoine University of Agriculture

TALIRI Tanzania Livestock Research Institute

TAMPRODA Tanzania Milk Producers Association

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TDB Tanzania Dairy Board

TOSCI Tanzania Official Seed Certification Institute

TRA Tanzania Revenue Authority

WV World Vision

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1. Background The 5th Dairy Development Forum(DDF) meeting was held on 29 th May , 2015 in Babati, Manyara region in concurrent with the National Milk Week 2015 (WIKI YA MAZIWA) which was scheduled from 28th May to 01st June 2015. The National Milk Week 2015 theme was “Dairy Cows are Potential for Income and Nutrition: Modernise Dairy Farming”. The National Milk Week which attracted key stakeholders in the dairy industry made it possible for invited participants to the 5 th

DDF to attend without inconveniences. And more important, the arrangement provided an opportunity to participants to connect the DDF meeting agenda to the National Milk Week theme.

Once again the Tanzania Dairy Board (TDB) and DDF Secretariat were commended for organizing the meeting together with main partners or co-hosts1 who have continued to support this initiative in various ways.

During the 5th DDF meeting participants were expected to (i) Provide feedback on resolutions of the 4th DDF meeting held in October, 2014 and (ii) Participate in facilitated sessions to refocus on a few issues with high priority around identified systematic bottlenecks to co-create solutions for the improvement of dairy value chains in Tanzania in the current moto; “Maziwa Zaidi”

Therefore, the objective for the meeting was to share progress and feedback from the Task Forces formed during the last DDF meetings addressing Dairy Genetics and Feed Resources availability. Appendix 1 shows the meeting agenda.

2. Introductions and Scene Setting

2.1 Opening sessionThe meeting was officiated by the Chairperson for the Dairy Development Forum (DDF), Professor Ruth Ryoba with warm welcome of the participants to the 5 th

DDF meeting and indeed to Babati District, especially friends and partners from outside Tanzania. Further the Chairperson thanked the management of Babati Municipal for hosting the meeting. The Chairperson commended the DFF Advisory

1 DDF co-hosts are International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), Netherlands Organisation (SNV), Heifer International (HPI), Land O Lakes Inc, and Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries Development.

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Committee and Tanzania Dairy Board (TDB) Secretariat for managing all the meeting logistics and preparing reports of 4th DDF meeting.

The Chairperson informed participants that DDF was formed by stakeholders in February, 2013 with aim of providing an opportunity to dairy stakeholders to come together and discuss pertinent issues and/or constraints which affect the performance of the dairy industry and co-create solutions. It was noted that the 5 th DDF meeting was being held in concurrent with the WIKI YA MAZIWA. In the previous meetings critical issues affecting good performance of the dairy industry included;

i) Few dairy cattle in the countryii) Business solutions for availability of improved livestock feeds all-year

roundiii) Shortage of dairy technology experts and entrepreneurship iv)

Chairperson also informed the participants that during the previous meeting two major challenges were identified and Task Forces formed to work on possible solutions as follows;(a) Multiplication and delivery of dairy genetics

i) Heifer productionii) Farmer Organizations iii) A.I. and Field Delivery Servicesiv) Dairy Genetics Policies and Regulationsv) Platform Development and Leadership

(b) Business solutions for year-round availability of quality feedsvi) Policy regulationsvii) Technological issues/toolsviii) Information and capacity buildingix) Pasture seed availability

During this meeting the Task Forces will present reports on the different alternatives identified as possible solutions to the above mentioned challenges. Also some key partners have been invited to share their experiences on benefits of Forums and how to operate them efficiently. Therefore, I urge all the participants to be attentive and active during the meeting and maximize the benefits of their attendance. .

The Chairperson acknowledged the presence of different participants who will be presenting papers and Dr. Aichi J. Kitalyi who will be facilitating the meeting. Lastly but not least, to the Chairperson thanked all various institutions and

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partners whose continued support has made it possible to convene DDF meetings namely; Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries Development (MLFD), Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), Heifer International Tanzania, and Netherland Development Organization (SNV).

The Chairperson declared the 5th DDF meeting officially opened at 9:30hrs..

2.2 Who is in the Room? During the scene setting activity we had an opportunity to know who is in attendance in respect of their positions along the value chain. This was a lively session where participants got the opportunity of knowing the different value chain actors represented. The 5th DDF meeting was well attended and with good representation along the value chain (Appendix 2). Whereas the 4 th DDF meeting had 32 participants (Figure 1), the 5th DDF had 122. Producers dominated in terms of numbers, which again was very different from the last 4 meetings, which were dominated by researchers (Figure 2). Running the DDF meeting back to back with the Milk Week event enabled good representation of the key stakeholders along the value chain. However, it was noted that the processors who play a key role in market access were under-represented (5%). This is a call for consulted efforts to be made for relevant authorities i.e. TDB Secretariat, DDF Advisory Committee, Regional and District Platform Committees to reach this important category and sensitize them on the importance of Dairy Stakeholders’ Dairy Platform Forums. The 5th DDF meeting was also priviledged to have international observers who are on MilkIt evaluation mission.

Figure 1 Representation of Dairy stakeholders in the 4th DDF meeting , 6th October 2014

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Figure 2 Dairy Stakeholders representation in the 5th Dairy Development Forum, 29th May 2015

3. Task Force Progress Reports from 4th DDF meeting Mr. Deogratius Mlay of TDB Secretariat presented brief progress reports on work done by Task Forces which were assigned tasks to address two agenda items from the 2-4th DDF meetings. Priority bottlenecks identified in the previous DDF meetings were: (a) Strategies for expanding the national dairy herd and (b) Business solutions for year round availability of quality feeds. Task forces were formed to brainstorm on the two bottlenecks and Chairpersons of the task forces were asked to provide feedback on information gathered.

3.1 Strategies for expanding the national dairy herdHeifer production

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It was reported that public and private farms involved in heifer production have been identified. There are efforts being made to increase heifer production in livestock farms (LMUs) under MLFD with the support of the East Africa Agriculture Productivity Programme (EAAPP). Three MLDF farms are; Ngerengere Farm in Kibaha, Coast region, Kitulo Farm, Makete district, and Iringa region.

The Heifer Breeding unit at Mruazi, Muheza district is producing crossbreds using AI by crossing Holstein Friesian and Local Zebu and sale FI pregnant heifers at Tsh. 1,400,000|=. The Farm produces 200 heifers per year which is below the requirement of Tanga region whose requirements stands at 600 heifers per year. However, the Management of the Farm is in the process of acquiring an extra land from the Government for more heifer production. Also the Farm imports semen from Brazilian bulls to produce bulls for farmers to cross with F2 at farm level.

Mr. N. Kitosi the National Coordinator of the EAAP project provided a brief feedback on the project supporting Livestock Multiplication Units (LMUs) to increase production of heifers. Mr. Kitosi informed participants that the project, which is coming to an end in December 2015 supported three public farms in North-Eastern zone. Specifically beneficiaries were Ngerengere livestock multiplication unit in Eastern zone and Kitulo and Sao Hill farms in the Southern Highlands. Mr. Mkwama from FAIDA MALI one of the implementing actor of MoremilkIt reported their findings on availability of good dairy animals in the country. Reported that Miyombo farms in Manyara region are selling good heifers in-calf selling at 1.5 million. Other farms are Krish and Uto farms with quality dairy animals. In Arusha region, Arumeru district there is Mringa, farm which has good dairy animals. In Kilimanjaro region in Siha district there are Catholic Church farms with good dairy animals too. Mr. N.Mkwama reported further that dairy heifers are available from Krishna Farm from the dairy cattle project under ILRI and IRISH AID in Kiru Valley, Babati district, whereby a pregnant cow is sold at Tsh. 1,500,000|=. Also at OTTO Farm a young heifer at Tsh. 400,000/= and at Mringa Farm, Arumeru district a young bull is sold for Tsh. 350,000|=. Mr. Mlay reported that TDB is working on developing a portal system, which will carry information on availability of dairy animals in the country as service to dairy stakeholders in the country.

Farmer Organizations – The Task Force had an opportunity to evaluate activities under the Tanzania Milk Producers Association (TAMPRODA).

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A.I. and Field Delivery Services – The Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries Development (MLFD) have developed “Guidelines for AI delivery”. It was reported that guidelines have been developed to guide which genetic material in terms of breed suits different agro-ecological zones. This would control abuse of technology whereby in some cases imported breeding genetic materials i.e. bulls, heifers and semen had no appropriate qualities to suit our environment. Record keeping should be emphasized and accreditation of AI service providers. Importance of record keeping and how to select the right dairy animal for the different ecological zones need not be over emphasized. Accreditation of AI service providers is important element in the delivery system in order to ascertain that A.I operators are well trained. The National Artificial Insemination Center (NAIC), Usa River, Arumeru district, Arusha region reported that there are 29 breeding bulls representing the following breeds; Simmental, Boran, Mpwapwa and Sahiwal for production of semen. Consumption of semen was seventy thousands (70,000) doses of semen production per year, which is very low. It was noted that more sensitization to farmers on the importance of using AI services is needed to articulate more demand. Dairy Genetics Policies and Regulations – Development of the “Animal Breeding Act” by the MLFD is work in the progress. Dr. Mrutu of the MLFD briefed participants on why the Ministry came up with the proposal on formulation of the Animal Breeding Act. The Ministry realized that importation of breeds into the country has not been adequately regulated and as such some breeds are imported without good records. The process of formulation of the Breeding Act started in 2009 for the purpose of regulating animal genetic issues in the country.

Platform Development and Leadership – One member was supported to attend a capacity building training workshop on platform leadership. Also, a consultant was commissioned for a write up to involve donor partners to support both platform and dairy industry development.

3.2 Business solutions for year round availability of quality feeds.Task Forces under the above agenda were to address issues related to;

i) Policy regulations

ii) Technological issues/tools

iii) Information and capacity building

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iv) Pasture seed availability

In the absence of detailed reports from the various Task Forces, Dr. J. Bwire from the Tanzania Livestock Research Institute (TALIRI) Tanga based on his experience was requested to share some highlights on seed systems. It was noted that the seed system has a diversity of forage materials in terms of grass species, both herbaceous and tree legumes. Livestock Research Institutes/CenterCenters have been involved in pasture seed production for so many years and these are the materials available in country. Unfortunately, these materials have not been certified. Arrangements have been made with the Tanzania Official Seed Certification Institute (TOSCI) under the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Cooperatives (MAFC) to include certification of forage seeds in their activities same as for crop seeds. Furthermore, it was reported that improved forage seeds for multiplication would be imported from Forage genetic bank in Ethiopia. The private sector will be involved in the process.

Since the 5th DDF was being held in co-current with “MAZIWA WIKI” it was reported that forage seeds from Vikughe Pasture Seed Farm, Kibaha district were being displayed at the Show Ground and participants were urged to visit the pavilion in order to appreciate what is available in the country. Also, there were seeds for sale.

A farmer from Mbeya, Southern Highlands informed the participants that there are farmers who are producing forage seeds mainly Rhodes grass which originated from Uyole Agricultural Research Center. The Farmer shared that the seeds are of good quality and demand for seeds is huge. However, Farmers also mentioned that there is lack of forage legume seeds.

However, whereas there was acknowledgement of what is already available in terms of forage seeds, it was emphasized that we have to meet the demands of a competitive world. Thus, we need to have certified seeds in place as mentioned earlier.

Other participants pointed out that apart from lack of certified seeds, there are no designated areas for forage seed production. This calls for Land Use Plans which identifies forage seed production areas in each district. However, it was informed that there is a map indicating forage species suitable for each agro-ecological zone.

3.3 Lessons Learnt from the Presentations The Facilitator, requested participants to list on cards lessons learnt from the presentations. The responses are presented on Appendix 3 and a brief summary from the responses is shown below:

a) Useful information on;

i) Where to get improved dairy cattle/heifer

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ii) Public and private farms involved in production of improved dairy cattle/heifers and prices

iii) Work in progress as regards Animal Breeding Act

iv) Various challenges facing the dairy industry i.e. shortage of improves dairy cattle, most farmers don’t use AI services

v) Poor communication among stakeholders in the dairy industry

vi) Production figures/statistics on production of improved dairy cattle not readily available

vii) National Artificial Insemination Center (NAIC) is producing plenty of semen from improved bulls. Need to sensitize farmers on the importance of using AI services

b) AI delivery service delivery

i) AI service delivery not enough

ii) Farmers not willing to use AI technology, in that case the demand for semen is lower than the quantity produced and supplied as reported by NAIC

iii) Learnt where to get AI services and improved dairy cattle

iv) If practicing AI you must involve experts

v) Farmers should use improved bulls and AI services to improve their herds

vi) AI service providers/Technicians should be accredited

vii) Use of AI for production of high yielding dairy cattle

c) Issues related to forage seeds

i) There are problems getting improved forage seeds

ii) Need for improved forage seeds same as crops

iii) Strategies to produce forage seeds that meet international standards

iv) Lack of improved seeds should be one of the top priorities in order to produce certified seeds

v) Need conducive policy environment for production of forage seeds

vi) TOSCI to coordinate forage seed production

vii) Need more information on availability of livestock feeds and forage seeds

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d) Issues related to forage production and availability

i) Forage conservation is important to ensure all year round feed availability

ii) Livestock feed shortage is a major problem which need a permanent solution

iii) Need clear policies on livestock feeds

iv) Farmers should be trained in improved forage production

v) In order for the dairy industry to develop, there is a need to have in place various/relevant Acts, Schedules, and Guidelines as regards livestock feeds

vi) Need for more research on forages

vii) Production and conservation of improved forages

viii) Shortage of improved forages

In conclusion what we have learnt the following from the preceding presentations and discussion;

i) AI and service delivery in the country is not good in terms of availability and accessibility

ii) There is shortage of improved forage seeds

iii) Availability of livestock feeds all year round will be possible only if farmers (both public and private sector) are keen in production, harvesting and conservation of forages during the growing season (rain season)

4. Commercial Bank Supporting Livestock Sector – Experience from Covenant Bank Tanzania

4.1 IntroductionThe presentation on the Covenant Bank for Women, Tanzanian Limited (CBW) was made by Mr. Shaban Semwenda. CBW was established under the Company Act no. 212 of 2012. CBW is a commercial bank addressing and focusing on SMEs, women, Junior and Micro entrepreneurs with view to promote change in the financial sector, to ensure that our country economy benefits from untapped resources represented by micro, women, young and small and medium entrepreneurs.

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The Bank is first of its kind in Tanzania which focus on the informal green sector including livestock and fisheries. Targeted beneficiaries in these sectors are not in a position to realize profits from their small investments which are not officially registered by any institution. A study conducted on smallholder livestock farmers showed that there are millions of farmers keeping unimproved cattle. Hence, these were the farmers targeted by the Bank.

4.2 Social capital support livestock keepers access to CBW loan and insurance Farmers have to be in Groups. Then, the Group opens a Bank Account and an individual member opens an Account as well at Tsh 50, 000/=. When the individual farmer identifies the type of dairy cattle he/she is interested in keeping, he/she gets a proforma invoice and submits the same to CBW. Unlike other conventional banks, CBW does not require the beneficially to submit a collateral for the services offered as an individual. However, the funds contributed into the Group Account serves as the collateral.

One member of the group is selected and given the task of collecting milk from her group and deliver to processing plants. This farmer gets loan from CBW e.g. Tsh. 50 million. Milk delivered to the processor is recorded against each farmer and the records are made available to the Bank. If the dairy cow produces e.g. 10 liters per day per cow (10 lts/cow/day), then he will have to pay the Bank cash equivalent to 5 liters/cow/day. Payment is made into individual farmer’s account.

CBW has contracted Real Insurance Company to insure farmers’ investments into dairy cattle production. Therefore in case the animal dies, gets sick or failure to conceive, Real Insurance compensates the farmer.

4.3 Achievements and ChallengesIn October, 2014, the Bank delivered 83 dairy cows in Somangira Livestock Keeping Group, ni Kigamboni area, Temeke district, Dar es Salaam. Other areas covered included Picha ya Ndege, Kibaha, Bagamoyo district in collaboration with Compassion International. Also, it is expected that in August 2015 the Bank will reach 100 farmers in Kibaha District.

CBW has entered into contract with AAR Insurance Company which is a health insurance company to cover its clients (farmers).

One of the major challenges was Identification of individual animal for proper record keeping the absence of a National Recording System. However, in Somangira they use ear tags and records are kept on cards.

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4.4 Questions/Answers, and/or Comments

Q. Since price of milk will depend on the market forces of demand and supply, what will happen to loan repayment when the milk price falls?

A. Farmers in their group will agree on milk price depending on the prevailing market price. Then the Bank will base on what has been agreed so long as it is based on the market price.

C. Commended the Bank for breaking through to serve the livestock sector unlike other Banks which have existed long ago. Suggested, the Bank to include provision of AI services in their package

C. Noted that, although the interest rate for the loans given to dairy farmers is 2%, experience and some studies have shown that cost of servicing loans rendered to SMEs are very high. The 2% translate to annual interest of 24%

Q. Wanted to know how the important information about the CBW will reach smallholders farmers who could not attend the meeting due to lack of facilitation..

A. The Bank will make arrangements to advertise their services through various communication channels but also reminded members in attendance to share the information widely.

Q. Wanted to know if there are other services provided by the Bank i.e. training, credit to construct a cow shed.

A. Yes. The Bank engages an expert from Tanzania Dairy Board (TDB) for monitoring. Other extension services are provided by the District extension personnel

C. The problem of lack of national identification system is a known case including the higher authorities. But must we wait for the Government for a solution?

A. CBW, we acknowledge your concern and glad to inform you that we have been advised to look for a possible solution in partnership with the private sector.

C. Commented that record keeping is not only meant for proper identification of the animal and milk yield therefore, it is an important tool for uniformity in proper animal breeding.

Q. Wanted to know if the Bank has plans to include dairy goats in their plans. Suggested that the Bank may partner with other institutions e.g. NGOs

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A. Agreed that it is a good idea and that the Bank is ready to partner with any partners willing to do so.

C. Commended the Bank for breaking through the dairy industry to provide the needful support and insuring both the animals and farmers.

Q. The Bank’s name is “Covenant Bank for Women, how then are men involved?

A. Yes. The Bank was established to promote women entrepreneurship, but also men are encouraged to join them. Currently, 57% of the clients are men

Q. Commended the Bank for a good job done but informed that they are not providing expert support in terms of extension services etc unlike the previous project under the Smallholder Dairy Development Programme (SDDP).

A. Informed the participants that extension services for animal health and AI are provided by District personnel in various locations e.g. Kigamboni, Mbagala.

5.0 Short Presentation on Milk Quality – Use of appropriate EQUIPMENT

A concern was raised on the high cost of producing milk in Tanzania in comparison with neighbouring countries, which can be attributed to:;

i) Animals with low genetic potential for high milk production;

ii) Poor animal husbandry especially feeding; and

iii) Poor quality forages and availability all-year round

The on-going trend of importing milk and milk products especially unregulated imports will have adverse effects on domestic production along the whole value chain. There is need to identifying ways of increasing national competitiveness. In response to farmers perception that the price of milk is extremely low Prof. Kurwijila informed participants that profit margin in any production depends on the production costs. If the production cost is high, one should expect low profit because the price will be determine by the market forces and not an individual farmer. Production efficiency based on good quality animals and management would give good profit margins. An example of New Zealand was given where they produce forage based milk and thus are doing good business in dairy industry globally.

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Another critical issue was the quality of milk being delivered into the market from smallholder farmers. The quality of milk leaves a lot to be desired. Prof. Kurwijila reported that recent analysis of milk quality in one of the regions in the country showed that most processing plants and collection Centers receive highly contaminated milk. Some of the reasons mentioned included; use of plastic cans to deliver milk, poor/dirty cow sheds packed milk with expired dates etc. Therefore, farmers, processors and other stakeholders along the value chain are urged to be cautious with hygiene issues. In this study credit was given to only two milk collection Centers which had Grade 1 rating e.g. Mvomero district ( 2 collections Centers), Bagamoyo district (Chalinze and Msoga collection Centers).

5.1 DiscussionsThere were different views as to what should be done on the issue of quality milk along the value chain. There were views that it is the duty of the Extension Workers to supervise the process at the farm level and that there are guidelines from MLFD to that effect.

On training, it was mentioned that these are being conducted at the Livestock Training Institutes as seminars, short courses to Farmer Groups, NGOs etc. Also, apart from various leaflets, brochures and guidelines there are demonstrations during national event i.e. National Agricultural Show (NANE NANE) and “MAZIWA WIKI”.

Other factors contributing to poor milk quality is the environment where the animals are kept and handling. It was mentioned that under smallholder farming labourers who take care of the animals are not trained, and more serious the owners (farmers) don’t bother to make follow up on what is happening. Sometime the hygiene is very poor but also most milk is adulterated with water. The health of a person involved in milking is critical. As for processors, they should check for milk quality using the available standards and probably educate famers and traders where necessary rather than disguising the milk delivered.

However, others had different views that the price of milk will be increased if demand for milk is high in the market. Therefore, the key issue is to initiate avenues to promote milk drinking i.e. School Milking Programs, demand for processed milk products etc. If there is good market demand, then the price will be high.

Also, the Government through MLFD should provide the necessary support to TDB so that they perform their duties according to their strategies.

Although there were a lot of mention about the roles of the Government through MLFD and PMORALG (TAMISEMI), participants were reminded that milk production is a sole

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business of the private sector. The Government comes in as a regulatory arm only i.e. policies and other instruments. Thus, it was suggested that in next DDF meeting, a paper be presented on roles of every stakeholder along the dairy value chain.

6.0 Experiences in Innovation Platforms from various Zones/Projects

6.1 Tanga Dairy Platform Mr. J.Shoo reported progress of the Tanga Dairy Platform, which was established and developed in three phases. Phase I was in its establishment 2008 with support from Research Into Use (RIU) project. RIU main objective was to identify already approved research studies for adoption at field level. In 2009 a baseline study was conducted to determine the structure of the Platform and challenges. Identified challenges included: (i) Platform vitality (ii) Milk production and (iii) Milk marketing.

In Phase II, RIU withdrew the support but the already established Platform continued with its business by conducting meetings to discuss challenges affecting the dairy industry and agreeing on possible solutions to improve its performance. However, due to little understanding on how Platform operates, it was not easy reach to a common understanding. But members remained with a positive attitude on the future.

In Phase III, was started in 2011 by that time the Platform had gained enough experience and hence requested the Regional Administration join the Platform. Therefore, the Regional Administrative Secretary (RAS) joined the Platform and was elected the Platform Patron.

Tanga Dairy Platform is made up of all stakeholders in the dairy industry and is managed by a committee constituted by: Chairperson, Secretary, Sub committees and Regional Secretariat. The Platform holds its meetings four times a year with the support from within the Platform. Platform members are private individuals along the dairy value chain, cooperative societies, Government Institutions and others. i.e. MLFD, PORALG/LGAs, TALIRI, Ministry of Industries and Trade, Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA), Commercial Banks, SACCOs, Input suppliers, TAMPRODA, etc.

Since its establishment in 2008, the Tanga Dairy Platform has recorded the following achievements among others:

i) Involvement of the Regional Secretariat;

ii) Convening meetings within and outside the Platform to discuss issues related to taxes on milk;

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iii) Conduct studies (baseline surveys) on livestock sector for Tanga region;

iv) Capacity building for milk collection Centers (MCC);

v) Capacity building on leadership, supervision and accountability for 15 primary societies;

vi) Established Dairy hubs in 5 MCC; and

vii) Developed a Strategic Plan 2016 – 2021 draft which is ready for approval in meeting to be held in July 2015

6.2 Mara Dairy Platform by Ms. Anastazia MajalaMara Dairy Platform was established in 2014 during the MAZIWA WEEK by support from Tanga Dairy Platform. Challenges facing the Platform include: (i) Closure of Musoma Dairy Plant for about one year now and (ii) Quality of milk is a problem as most of milk is adulterated by water.

6.3 Manyara Region Agricultural Development PlatformAccording to Madam Colletha Shayo, the Acting Regional Advisor on Economic issues, Manyara region has a Manyara Agricultural Platform which was established under the Agricultural Sector Development Programme (ASDP) through a Public Private Partnership (PPP). The Platform dealt with selected commodities: (i) cash crops (sunflower); (ii) Food crops (millet and beans) and (iii) Livestock (dairy and beef).

In Babati and Kiteto Kibaya districts, various Partners supported the Platforms namely: SNV, World Vision (WV), and MVIWATA to develop Farmer Groups along the value chain as well as connecting producers to processors and markets.

6.4 Southern Highlands Dairy Platform under EAAD2 by Mark TsoxoWhat is EAAD2?

A five year regional dairy development project, covering; Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. The project goal is to transform farmers’ livelihoods (doubling income), targeting 136,000 farmers. The target for Tanzania is 35,000 farmers by 2018.

The project is implemented by a consortium of Partners with different responsibilities in terms of activities as follows:

i) Heifer International – milk production and productivity

ii) Technoserve – business development and market access

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iii) ILRI – knowledge based learning and research

iv) ICRAF – feeding (feeds and fodder)

v) ABS – breeding

T; he project intends to accomplish its goal through four targets (i) Farmer sustainability i.e. increased milk productivity from 4.2 to 8.2 liters/cow/day; reduction of milk production seasonality by 50%; (ii) Gender and youth i.e. Increased women and youth participation in decision making committee at Household and Community level; increased women shareholding and membership size 30%; (iii) Hub sustainability i.e. setting up to 9 hubs and 8 to graduate by 2015; improve milk quality at Hub level by 50% (iv) Hub replication within and outside the dairy sector (targets to be determined)

Why Dairy Business Hubs??

A Hub is a virtuous cycle of buyers and sellers. Hubs play an important role in business due to the following benefits, among others:

i) Unlocks potential of rural economies

ii) Attracts investments to rural areas i.e. potential leverage private sector investment

iii) “One Stop Shop” for collection of quality products for processors

iv) Fosters transparency, governance, trust and efficiency

How EAAD2 work with DDF

EAAD2 works in close collaboration with DDF because the Forum provides an efficient framework information sharing. Therefore, (i) EAAD2 promote dairy hub model; (ii) dairy hub align well with DDF by promoting establishment of stakeholders platforms; (iii) EAAD2 facilitates formation of DDF from District, Regional to Zonal level; (iv) EAAD2 facilitates the leadership structure which constitutes the District Council – patronage, Hub (Secretariat and Advisory Committee member), Membership – open and meetings held twice a year.

Achievements

i) Stakeholders’ awareness creation and capacity building

ii) Ten dairy hubs established and facilitated election of 10 advisory committees (AC) members as Secretariat

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iii) Four District DDF established in Mbeya region

6.5 Milkit project – innovation platform in Eastern Tanzania Mangesho W.E. et al

A paper titled “Improvement of dairy – derived livelihoods in agro-pastoral and pastoral areas through value chain and innovation development approaches: Experience in Eastern Tanzania” was presented.

Introduction

Milk production is affected by seasonal availability of livestock feeds and poor quality due to its dependence on rainfall resulting into low milk yield per cow per day e.g. daily milk yield for improved cow is as low a 5 – 10 liter/cow/day and zebu cattle only 0.5/cow/day. Thus, milk production is mostly seasonal dependent. Addressing these constraints by promotion of improved feed technologies has not been successful because enhancing feed availability require broad based context where feed supply is considered to have technical and individual dimension.

Therefore, the central focus of the project is on feeds and feeding for dairy production through value chain and innovations platforms. The project is being implemented in Eastern Zone namely Morogoro and Tanga regions by CIAT and ILRI in partnership with SUA and TALIRI (L.R.C Tanga).

The project objective is to assess the use of dairy value chain (DVC) and innovation platforms (IPs) development approaches in improving dairy derived livelihoods of smallholder farmers.

7. What are Platforms?Platforms are places stakeholders with common goals, facing problems of weaknesses amongst them get strength to do the following;

i) To solve common problems affecting execution of their day to day activities;

ii) To come together and build their capacity by using available opportunities to benefit each individual

The platform structure is made up of stakeholders connected together through a issues related to common sector, commodity or any other area of interest. In platforms, members are free to join and free to exist and there is no membership fees, and no need to register. Platforms are driven and strengthened by genuine intent to solve problems or make use of emerging opportunities.

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Achievements - Structural Composition of innovation Platforms and outcome

The Innovation Platforms (IP) Committee is composed of: Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer.

And eight (8) IPs were established with 60% of members being producers and the remaining 40% representing other stakeholders. The subcommittees are based on identified challenges.

The IPs identified various technical and capacity – development interventions to improve year – round availability of feeds and milk production.

About 70% of producers applied technologies learnt from exchange visits whereas 25 farmers adopted feed conservation technology of using hay box baler. Women were empowered by getting leadership positions in IPs subcommittees.

The DVC and IPs approaches were found to viable in both pastoral and agro pastoral systems. However, in pastoral areas some challenge like land due to lack of land use plans hinders the smooth running of IPs. At local level the IPs need to be composed of more than one village in order to have more key stakeholders.

District IPs are important in the structure because they complement regional IPs due to the fact that they have specific feed technology requirements.

8.0 Multi-stakeholder Platforms for Dairy Development By Godfrey Bwana

8.1 Introduction Multi-stakeholders partnerships is very broad term that describe groupings of civil societies, private sectors, the public, the media, and other stakeholders that come together for a common purpose mostly to drive change . Multistakeholders partners form networks referred to as Multi-stakeholders Platforms (MSP). These are:

i) Network of Partners working on common a common theme and using research knowledge to generate improved goods and services;

ii) Involve concepts or systems of working together as a group focusing on a specific area of opportunity so as to address major challenges that affects the system i.e. dairy value chain (DVC)

iii) Bringing together different stakeholders to find innovative solutions;

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iv) Actors in MSP need to be commitment and disciplined; and

v) Work hand in hand to make sure they achieve the goal

8.2 Setting up a successful MSPi) A successful Platform depends on the levels and scale of activities foreseen;

ii) Platforms can be seen at two distinct levels i.e. grassroots or strategic levels

iii) Grassroots level platform will not normally be operational platforms such as Village, District or Regional innovation platforms

iv) Strategic level platforms will be normally at administrative level that exist above the operational platforms (DDF and sometimes the Regional Platforms)

v) The scope of operational platforms will depend very much on the size of the output market as moderated by the spread of participating producing stakeholders

vi) The spread could be extended to a large area where stakeholders have to be engaged

vii) A commodity MSP is expected to draw its stakeholders along the commodity value;

viii) It should also draw stakeholders on the three main sections of market system (core, rules and support functions)

ix) The core function of any market system is to provide space for transactions of goods and services

8.3 Linkages of MSPsi) MSP to be successful and effective there is a need of key clear linkage

among the lower or local level MSPs to the national level MSPs

ii) Objectives of each level MSP need to be well articulated for that platform (to avoid duplication and increase efficiency)

iii) Communication channels should be available and functional

iv) Feedback loop to stakeholders, must be in place

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MSPs levels include: National, Regional, District and Local/grassroots. Key issues in MSPs are: stakeholders, challenges, common goal/intent and commitment for change

8.4 How MSPs workFor MSPs to perform well and be sustainable they need to go through three broad phases are:

i) Engaging with stakeholders including initiation and visioning

ii) Planning, learning and assessing including establishment and management

iii) Ensuring sustainability including management and sustainability measures

At each of these phases, of the process, the role of the participants (stakeholders) is likely to change from interest to active collaborative and finally ownership and leadership.

The role of research and development organizations changes from initial leadership to facilitation of the process and finally to providing backstopping when and as required and the role of the private sector changes from interest to one of active collaboration and finally farmer support and commercial opportunity.

8.5 ConclusionsMSP has potential to achieve transformation in the dairy industry. It only needs the stakeholders to revert to “business unusual”

Members of the Forum need to know what they want to achieve and commit to achieve

Commitment and passion among stakeholders towards Forums’ objectives is key to successful MSP.

9.0 WINDING UP – WHAT SHOULD BE DONE?

The Facilitator winded up the day’s activities by requesting participants to form groups of eight (8) and brainstorm on the following issues:-

a) Availability of quality dairy animals;

b) Availability of all year – round quality feed;

c) Producer Associations and Hubs; and

d) Continuity of DDF

The responses can be summed up as:- 25

a) Availability of quality dairy animals;

i) Improvement on AI delivery system including availability of semen, distribution, quality control, use of sexed semen, and capacity building

ii) Information on availability of good dairy animals

iii) Work on animals identification system for monitoring purposes

iv) Increased public and private investment on multiplication of heifers using the government farms

b) Availability of all year – round quality feed;

i) Capacity building on forage production and conservation

ii) Land tenure that allow for private land ownership for forage and pastures production

iii) Pasture and forage seed production system improved including availability of certified seeds

iv) Sensitizations on commercial forages/pastures production

v) More research on forage and pasture production

c) Producer Associations and Hubs; and

i) Institutionalize dairy hubs and ensure they have constitution, schedules, guidelines and responsible leadership

ii) Sensitize, motivate, and build capacity on establishment and management of hubs

d) Continuity of DDF

i) Overwhelming yes to continue holding DDF meetings possibly twice per year

ii) Replication of DDF at Zonal and Regional level

iii) Run DDF back to back with the National Milk Week

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10.0 Closing sessionThe Chairperson for DDF, Dr. Majani was requested to make some closing remarks. The Chairperson thanked all participants for their active participation in the meeting and being attentive before welcoming Mr. Temba, Principal Livestock Officer (PLO) from the MLFD to officially close the meeting.

Mr. Abdallah Temba thanked the Chairperson for the Annual/Dairy Council , Prof. Ruth Ryoba for her opening remarks and all participants for their active participation in all sessions. He acknowledged that a lot has been learnt from the various papers which were presented and discussed. It has been a knowledge based meeting whereby participants have benefitted from information shared on availability of improved dairy heifers and what should be done on availability of quality animal feeds all-year round. He remarked that the use of AI services has been emphasized and that it is a high time for stakeholders in both public and private sectors to join hands to promote its use.

Mr.Temba thanked the TDB secretariat for organizing the meeting and commended Dr. Aichi J. Kitalyi and her team who kept the meeting active due to good facilitation.

And wished the entire participants safe journey back to their respective destinations before closing the meeting officially.

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Appendix 1. Meeting program 5th DDF, 29 May 2015

Time Activity Responsible

08.00 09.00 Registration TDB Secretariat

09.00-09.30 Opening DDF Advisory

Committee

Chairperson

9:30 – 10:00 Scene setting

Introductions

DDF background information

Facilitator

10:00 – 10.30 Presentation of Task Force reports on ‘Dairy

Genetics’ and ‘Feeds Resources’

DDF Secretariat

10.30-11.00 Health Break TDB Secretariat

11.00 – 011.20 Presentation on Tanzania Agricultural

Development Bank

11.20 – 11.40 Milk quality – Use of appropriate equipment -

Mazzi can

Mazzi-can company

11.40 - 12.30 Innovation Platforms (IPs)- Sharing experiences

from:

Tanga Dairy Platform

Morogoro Dairy Platform

Mara Dairy Platform

Sothern Highlands Platform – EAAD2

Project

MilkIT Projects – Experience on IPs

TDB Secretariat

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12.30 – 13.00 Questions and answers Facilitator

13.00 – 14.30 Lunch Break

14.30-1500 Innovation platforms Godfrey Bwana

15.00 – 17.00 Brainstroming on alternative approaches to

sustain DDF

Work plan for 2015/16

Facilitator

17.00 – 17.30 Closing MLDF Representative

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Appendix 2. List of participants 5th DDF Meeting, 29 May 2015 Babati Manyara

Last name First name(s) Institution/Organization Email address Telephone

Alambugi NikusekelaNetwork of Dairy Farmers Mbinga   0754-876438

Allen George UWAMA   0653-704309Anderson Aines A Musoma City Council   0756-859137Ayubu Shabani Mviwakoma- Korogwe   0653-707273

Becon MercyCommunication specialist- ILRI m.becon@cgiar.org  

Bitende Stella N Consultant/ Documentationsbitende2013@gmail.com 0754-364540

Boaz Laban FERT Tanzania fert.boaz@gmail.com 0752-290819

Bwana Godfrey Consultantgodfreybwana@hotmail.com 0784-600900

Bwire Julius Director TALIRI-Tanga jmbwire@gmail.com 0757-154747

Chale Theddy Journalist-Habari Leotheddychalle@yahoo.com 673820449/0763271924

Chawala Aluna TALIRI- Mpwapwaalchawala@yahoo.com 0712-583550

Chiwanga Zainab TAMPRODA Tanga   0718-121196Daudi Saumu Tanga Dairy Platform   0757-093331

Enea Rev Tusimsahau Manoza  

tusimsabunena@yahoo.com 0787-546901

Festituta Mlelwa  

Livestock keeper- EADD (Njombe)   0757-086370

Gafufen Gidufana

Delegate Baraza la BagamoyoTanzania Livestock Keepers group (Bagamoyo)

gidufanagafufen@gmail.comgafufen@yahoo.com

068-21000110753997884

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John Athumani Umoja Dairy Kwarukonge   0786-126736

Kabuje Joseph Mbozi Maziwa Ltdmviwambopro@yahoo.com 0754-211967

Kaburu Ally H. TDCU- Tanga   0719-000962Kachiwile Dolorosa Compassion   0754-071701Kalaghe Jafari WAWAPA LTD   0714-197786

Kalyoto AdolfinaLivestock keeper= Wamabu (Mbeya)   0762-533556

Kamugisha Aines A Musoma City Council ainesk93@gmail.com 0756-859137

Katulitsa Dr. D FERTKatulitsa@yahoo.com 0769-501963

Kayombo Dr Godfrey DVO Bahati DCkayombo.godfrey@yahoo.com 0789-412902

Kidin Nancy M

Mjumbe Baraza la HaiVice chair Kalali Women Coop Soc

kalali1990@yahoo.com 255754-369460

Kidulile Rebeka J Tanga Dairy Platform   0715-493620Kijavara   UVIWAPI-TANGA   0718-830469Kilelu Catherine Researcher-ILRI (Nairobi) ckilelu@gmail.com 0723-519236Kisamo Patrick Babati DC - 0782-721181Kitalyi Aichi Facilitator/ Board Chair TDB ajkitalyi@gmail.com  

Kitosi Nezarlon MLFD nezarkitosi@yahoo.com 0754-773211

Koka Rehema ELivestock officer- Babati Town Council (TC)

rehematimbuka75@yahoo.co.uk? 0784-612261

Kubilu Justine Livestock Officer-Mafia kkubilu@yahoo.com 0784-697085

Kurwijilla Lusato Professor- SUAkurwijila-2000@yahoo.com 0754-695558

Laswai Germana Professor- SUA laswaig1@gmail.com 0754-572Loina Rose Researcher-TALIRI rloina@yahoo.com 0717-539383

Lukindo Flora A Researcher- TALIRImboniflo05@yahoo.co.uk 0784-391788

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Lyimo HurbertAssistant Director- Livestock Research &Training (MLFD)   0784-482404/0767-482404

Lyimo Lilian D Babati DC   0784-525308

Maeda Tom G.P Board Member –TDBgadimaeda@gmail.com 0754-294048

Majala Anastazia RS Mara   0755-046470

Majani Ally Manager- Mruazi HBU Co Ltdallysaidimajani@gmail.com 0784-469034/0718-055880

MaliFedha Anyasio Tanga Dairy Coperative Union (TDCU)- Tanga   0715-221459

Manang Ismael The Grande Demani Co Ltd   0754-751461

Mangesho Walter Researcher- TALIRIwemange@yahoo.com 0754-822150

Mangula Daina GMTAMPRODA/Livestock keeper

dainamangwa@gmail.com 0758-035025

Marco Jusline Journalist -Radio Safina Arusha

marcjusline@yahoo.com 0769-330059

Masaka Paschal Compassion   0718-560186

Masawe Salome ElifinyaMember- Kalali Women Dairy Coop Ltd

kalali1990@yahoo.com 0754-950287

Masheli Innocent Manager- EDCS? ushirikaedcs@gmail.com 0786-143161

Mbesere Gilbert Livestock officer- Babati DC mbesere@gmail.com 0784-459017Mbwaga Nehemia B Kibaha-Pwani   0766-866760Mbwilo Peter Job Livestock keeper- Iringa   0755-903665McLeod Ann IEA    

Meiludie Ester E. Livestock officer- Arusha DCemeiludie@yahoo.com 0757-951414

Melewas IlluminataTAMPRODA/Livestock keeper

iluminatamelewas@haya.com 0754-262942

Mgalula Boniface Compassionmbonifacemgalula@yahoo.com 0766-370031

Mgata Grace Livestock keeper (Kilolo-   0754-62016932

Iringa)

Mgaya Onea EzekielLivestock keeper- MUDICO Society   0754-247805

Mhema Raheli Liv estock keeper- EADD   0769-032507

Mkwama NiseforiMarket Linkage officer- Faida Mali

mkwamanisefori@gmail.com 0754-985250

Mlay Deogratius Tanzania Dairy Board deomlay@gmail.com 0713-14866

Mlowe Michael M Livestock keeper- EADD (Njombe)   0758-035188

Mmimbale S.H Tanga City Coucil   0754-633606

Mnganga Joyce S Livestock Officer- Arusha Citysamwelijoyce@yahoo.com 0754-593754

Mnyikas JohnSecreatiat- Tanga Dairy Platform

jjmnyikas@yahoo.com 0786-279089

Mnzava Issa Aly RLA-Manyaraissaally67@yahoo.com 0784-705007

Mollel Paul MichaelPrincipal Vet officer-NAIC (National AI Center)

paulmollel@yahoo.com.uk 0754-311118

Mpema Pascal MpemaLivestock keeper /Mjasiwa mali   0783-516408

Mpiri Daudi Euclid Consultants ltd euclidltd@gmail.com 0754-277581

Mruttu Hassan MLFD- PLROmruttuhassan@gmail.com 0659-772837

Msalale HetsonPrincipal Economist - PMO- RALG

khmsalale@yahoo.co.uk/mslalehk@gmail.com 0765-441557/784536959

Msalya George SUA-Lecturer msalya@suanet.ac.tz 0763-550246

Mshana EliangikayaDairy farmer/ TDB Board Member

eliangikayamshana@gmail.com 0754-894126/ 0784-985759

Mtumbalia Said Seif Livestock Officer- Temekemtubaha@yahoo.com 255719-555160

Mtwere Julius Tanga TCCjillymtwere@gmail.com 0714-669746

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Muguta John Livestock keeper   0782-200026Mulungu Amosi B Mbozi Hub   0763-491027

Mutagwaba Charles Farmercmutagwaba@yahoo.co.uk 0784-353486

Muzowa Ruth N Selian Researcheturinda@yahoo.co.uk 0754-689279

Mwacha Oscar A Norbrook Kenyaoscar.mwacha@yahoo.com 254757-923824

Mwakatiua Exaut A. Rungwe Hub   0755-932455Mwalaramba Ezekiel T Rungwe DC   0754-990559Mwananyongo Juliuss Mbeya District Council(DC)   0782-894764Mwasambungu Rev E Mviwama Mbeya

elijafaraja@yahoo.com 0754-885348

Mwasongwe Benson Nkenya Wamabu Busokelo   0766-663118Mxe Juma litila M TDCU- Tanga   0762-594209

Mzee Hamisi M TAMPRODAhamisi.mzee@gmail.com 0784-4403196

Ndoya Mbaruku A. Mafia- Pwani   0788-939810

Ngadado D.K Ag DL+DO

k-ngadada@yahoo.com 0784-713 390

Ngilisho Olais Vet officer- RS Simiyuolaisngilisho@gmail.com 0688-006874

Nguma Florent Shambani Milk fnguma@gmail.com 0718-341536

Njakoi HenryCountry Director- Heifer International

henry.njakoi@heifer.org  

Oitsey Edward N Livestock Keeper-Kiteto   0784-895605Olgmoringata Shukumu Tuke Tarime DC   07844-49003Omore Amos Researcher- ILRI a.omore@cgiar.org  

Peter Julieth Journalist- Jambojuliethpeter64@yahoo.com 0756-014136/0682-014136

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Rajabu Salimu K TDCU- Tangatdcutanga@gmail.com 0754-377408

Rashid Mohamed TDCU- Tanga   0784-738292

Ringi Peter Journalist- Majira peterringi@yahoo.com 0784-912666

Rogers Shengoto MLFD HQrshengoto@yahoo.com 0784-892927

Ryoba Ruth Chairperson DDF/ SUA rryoba@suanet.ac.tz 0713-258900/0767-258900

Sampamba JesiLivestock keeper- Isaima (Mbeya)   0753-257972

Semwenda Mhina J Covenant Bankmhina.semwenda@gmail.com 0764-615481

Shayo William Compassion   0755-376197

Shayo Coletha Ag AAS- Manyara RSshayo_colleta@yahoo.co.uk 0784-725907

Shoo JuliusChairman- Tanga Dairy Platform/Agro

shoojulius@hotmail.com 0784-616331

Sillayo TomGeneral Manager- Faida Mali Market Link

tomsillayo@yahoo.com; tomsillayo@faidamarketlink.or.tz 0754-778070/0787778070

Simba Mayasa Ag Registrar- TDBmayasasimba@gmail.com 0713-324337

Soli Octavius M Board Member -TDB/ TFDAoctavius.soli@tfda.or.tz 0767-842948

Swai Emmanuel M Ilalo Dairy Coop Society olemvet@yahoo.com 0713-212069Telaki Ally. I TAMPRODA   07153-71409Temba Abdallah MLFD- PLO aetemba@gmail.com 0764-735743

Tsoxo MarkCountry Manager- EADD project

Mark.Tsoxo@heifer.org  

Tumaini Charles Manager-Tanga Fresh Ltd/ Trainer on business

charlest@tangafresh.com 0717-577199

Tungu Germinus TALIRI- Mpwapwa (PLRO) bahati1957@yahoo.c 0715-274874/0787-274874

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Tuwa Kheri Covenant Bankkheri.tuwa@gmail.com 0786-676767

Twine Edgar Researcher- ILRI e.twine@cgiar.org 0758-820300Uden Peter External Evaluator- CGIAR peter.uden@slu.se  Waziri Kimwinyi     0717-222433

Zebedayo Baraka EADD Tanzaniabzebedayo@yahoo.com 0787-592031

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Appendix 3. Lessons Learnt from Various Presentations

S/No.`` Dairy Genetics Feeds Resource1. We do not have reliable information on availability of dairy

heifersWe still have problems getting improved forage seeds

2. There is shortage of heifer production Forage conservation is very important to ensure all year round feed availability

3. Artificial Insemination (AI) services not enough to meet demand

Need for improved forage seeds

4. Although improved heifers are available, the major problem is the willingness of farmers to cross their indigenous stock with improved dairy bulls

Livestock feed shortage is a major problem which need a permanent solution

5. Most farmers in Tanzania don’t use AI services to improve their livestock

Forage seeds need to be improved same as crop seeds

6. There are still many challenges facing the dairy industry i.e. few improved dairy cattle, most farmers don’ use AI services

We cannot produce forage seeds to meet international standards

7. The National Artificial Insemination Center (NAIC) is having plenty of semen in stock which is not being used. Therefore, farmers should be sensitized to use AI in order to improve their dairy herds for more milk production and more meat as well

Lack of improved forage seeds should be one of our priorities in order to produce certified seeds

8. Improved dairy breeds and pastures are key challenges in the sector

Availability of improved forages

9. Availability of improved heifers Policy which favors production of forage seeds10 Shortage of experts in dairy industry Farmers need pasture seed and not compliance

levels, therefore rationalize compliance for farmers to access more quality seeds

11. I have learnt where to get AI services, improved dairy cattle, 12. It has been an opportunity to learn new ideas from other There is a problem in packaging positive research

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people results13. There is a gap on the understanding of research being

conducted in the countryPolicies on livestock feeds

14. Challenges facing DDF Task Force Teams, heifer prices Importance of improving forages15. Training Institutes for various courses Farmers should be trained in improved forage

production16. Importance of Animal Breeding Act and work in progress In order for the dairy industry to develop, there is a

need to have in place various Acts, Schedules and Guidelines as regards livestock feeds

17. Improving livestock herds Livestock feeds is an issue which needs serious attention of DDF

18. The government should give priority to the livestock sector and allocate more funds

TOSCI to coordinate forage seed production

19. Farmers should be trained in both improved animal husbandry

Importance of conserving forages to ensure all-year round feed availability

20. Animal Breeding Act which will guide livestock production issues is work in progress

Need training in forage conservation

21. Problems of availability of improved heifers not yet solved Learnt that there are shortcomings in forage seed production

25 It looks like there is no effective communication among dairy stakeholders on what is going on in the industry

Learnt that forage seeds available in the country are not certified

26. For increased milk yield farmers have to use improved dairy cattle and good feeding

Importance of forage conservation, there are problem shortages of forage seeds in the country

27. When using AI, it is important to involve livestock experts who can advise on the right breeds/semen

Need more research on forages

28. We were not given statistics/figures on production of improved dairy cattle

Production and conservation of forages which meet international standards

29. Need to improve the national dairy herd genetics I need more information on availability of livestock feeds and forage seeds

30. Important information on livestock farms producing improved dairy cattle

Research on forage seeds should be improved to meet international standards

31. Farmers should use improved dairy bulls and AI There are efforts to have certified forage seeds in 38

place32. There is e need to increase the improved dairy cattle for

more milk productionFarmers should be sensitized to plant forages

33. Need to improved extension service delivery Learnt about improved forages34. Networking and value addition to livestock products We should import improved forage seeds

35. DDF is a voluntary institution. One is free to walk in and walk out

Available forage seeds not yet certified

36. Improved dairy cattle and AI services are available The importance of improving livestock seeds 37. For profitable dairy production, we must keep animals with

high genetic potentialHow to ensure availability of improved livestock feeds all-year round

38. Learnt about livestock farms which produce improved heifers

Production and availability of improved forage seeds

39. What is DDF?We have Animal Breeding Act – work in progress

More emphasis should be put on production of improved forages

40. Farms producing improved dairy cattle Need for improved forage seeds42. Learnt that there are farms with improved dairy cattle Production and conservation of improved forages 43. We are not yet organised to produce enough dairy heifers to

meet the demandHow to get improved forages

44. I have known where to get improved dairy heifers and prices Need more emphasis on production and availability on improved forages

45. Have known where to get AI services Information on availability of forage seeds46. Learnt available opportunities in dairy production Forage seeds which are available are not yet

officially certified48. Where to get improved dairy cattle and prices Emphasis on production of forage seeds49. Use of AI improves dairy herds for increased milk

productionInformation on production of improved forage seeds

50. Information on improved heifer production in Tanga region but no information on milk yield potential. Also the prices are high for a smallholder farmer

There is a big problem on improved forage

51. For dairy production we need to use improved animals and feed improved feeds

There is shortage of improved forages

52. Record keeping is necessary for efficient livestock Shortage of improved forages39

production53. Learnt on issues to be considered for increased milk

production i.e. use of improved dairy heifers and improved livestock feeds

Improved forage seed regulations not well known

54. Improved dairy heifer are available from both LMUs and private farms

Shortage of forage seeds

Most stakeholders lack information of the status of forage seed industry

55. Information on availability ( public and private) farms)and prices improved dairy heifers

Information on improved forages and other livestock feeds

56. Learnt on strategies to increased improved dairy cattle Information of availability of improved forage seeds57. Information on importation of improved dairy cattle materials

i.e. breeding bulls, and heifer, semen58. Artificial Inseminators should be accredited by the

Government59. Need for a proper mechanism to reach smallholder dairy

farmers in order to monitor dairy production and take necessary measures in terms of advise

60. Production of improved breeding bulls depending on location/region

61 How to get improved dairy heifers62. Disadvantages of inbreeding63. Use of improved bulls for improving dairy herds 64. Farmers should be advised to use improved breeding bulls

for improved dairy herds and hence increased milk production

65. Low production potential of our dairy cattle coupled with poor animal husbandry results into low milk production

66. Information on key players in the dairy industry, thus requests for their contacts e.g. heifer production farms and AI centers/locations

67. No sufficient official information on availability and 40

marketing of forage seeds 68. Information on availability of heifer breeding farms and

prices69. It is possible to have a dairy industry network whereby

information can be shared like DDF70. Stakeholders to work as a team in order to ensure

availability of improved dairy animals71. Information on availability of dairy heifers at Mruazi Farm,

Muheza, Tanga. Want to know if it is easy to get them or there are procedures to follow?

72. Need to improve our dairy herds using AI73. Information on public and private heifer production farms74. Need to improve our dairy herds using AI for increased milk

production75. Use of AI for production of high yielding dairy herds76. Need to include dairy goats in our agenda77. Information of AI services, Breeding Act (work in progress),

and heifer production farms78. Dairy heifers production produced in the country cannot

meet the current demand79 There are few LMUs under the MLFD 80. Information on where to get improved dairy heifers and AI

services81. Information on availability of dairy heifer from Mruazi farm,

Muheza, Tanga82. Information on prices of improved dairy heifers83. Improved breeding bulls suitable for AI84. Shortage of milk in processing plants is due to low milk

production resulting from poor feeding of the dairy animals 85. Information on where I can get improved dairy heifer86. Information on availability of improved dairy heifer form

Mruazi farm, Muheza, Tanga41

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