On November 27th, 2024, IFCN hosted this month’s IFCN Monthly Researcher Meeting, where we had the privilege of hearing from IFCN researcher Habtamu Lemma. His thought-provoking presentation, “Dairy Sector in Ethiopia – Situation, Trends, and Challenges,” shed light on key insights:
- Ethiopia is one of the top milk producers in Africa, yet demand continues to outpace supply.
- Smallholder dairy productivity faces challenges due to limited resources and support.
- Sustainable interventions could significantly enhance productivity, improve food security, and mitigate environmental impacts in Ethiopia.
The November Speaker
Habtamu Lemma | Ethiopia
IFCN researcher in Ethiopia
Associate Professor and researcher of Dairy Science at Wolalta Sodo University.
Projects in the performace of the Jersey breed and intensification of dairy production in Ethiopia. Smallholder dairy project.
Also, contribution towards sustainable practices in the dairy industry.
“Dairy production plays a vital role in the economic development and sustainability of several low-and middle-income countries.”
Please contact Sofia Iordanidou our research network manager, if you would like to join the IFCN Dairy Research Network. To make the dairy industry’s future more promising, we look forward to working with you.