Prospects for Uganda's Dairy Industry

William D. Dobson and David K. Combs

No 37492, Discussion Papers from University of Wisconsin-Madison, Babcock Institute for International Dairy Research and Development

Abstract: The East African country of Uganda might not be thought of as the location of a viable, growing dairy industry. However, Uganda recorded a threefold increase in milk production from 1991 to 2004. While Uganda's dairy industry faces important challenges, the industry possesses advantages that can lead to further increases in milk production if additional, profitable markets can be found for Uganda's milk and dairy products. A major advantage possessed by Uganda's dairy industry is a favorable climate for milk production. Uganda's farmers also have demonstrated a willingness to accept new technologies that can increase milk production. The biggest challenges facing the industry are those associated with poor milk quality and pronounced seasonality of milk production.

Keywords: Agribusiness; Crop Production/Industries; Farm Management; Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety; Industrial Organization; International Development; International Relations/Trade; Land Economics/Use; Political Economy; Public Economics (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 28
Date: 2005
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.37492

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