This approach enables dairy farmers in Africa to move on from subsistence farming to professional dairy businesses, while using climate-smart production methods. Dairy farmers can mitigate climate change — emissions will be halved compared to the business-as-usual scenario — as well as become an attractive partner for impact investors. Commercial dairy hubs are a key enabler in this concept, providing services and milk collection facilities to farmers.
Climate-Smart Dairy in Africa: From Subsistence to Professional Dairy Businesses