SECTION VI : CLOSING SESSION

INFORMAL PRESENTATION BY DR S.K. HARGREAVES

Director of Veterinary Services, Representing Ministry of Agriculture, Zimbabwe

I am honoured and find it a privilege to address you this evening after completion of your Eastern and Southern African Workshop concerning the establishment of a REGIONAL EXCHANGE NETWORK for Market Oriented Dairy Development. I hope you have enjoyed your stay in Zimbabwe and have had time to site see in the beautiful City of Harare and visit some of our tourist attractions.

Although the workshop was for Southern and Eastern Africa, it is most encouraging that participants from INDIA and NEPAL were also able to attend. That they travelled such long distances to attend is especially appreciated.

With the experience of the FAO experts from Europe, other NGO's involved in dairying together with the participation of expertise brought from 11 different countries, I am sure the Workshop proved to be a success and a most useful forum for fruitful discussion. Hopefully you have formulated a PLAN OF ACTION which will see a continuation of what has been achieved in Harare.

The sharing of experiences, exchange of ideas, discussions and interactions all leads to rapid progress which cannot be matched by isolation and individual development. Good ideas and proven workable systems need to be replicated, multiplied and disseminated through training and extension which can all be facilitated by a Regional Exchange Network. The establishment of this Network should be vigorously promoted so that peasant dairy farmers can be brought into the cash economy and benefit from commercialisation.

As has been stated, dairy or milk production is an ideal way for improving socio economic welfare in rural areas as it is a cash generator. Not only does milk production provide cash for development and so alleviate poverty, but it improves the nutrition and health of the people.

Most importantly however it stimulates development of a whole range of skills and infrastructure. For example in addition to technical skills in livestock management, the farmers learn to run committees and operate business ventures. Since to be successful they require services such as roads, telephones, water and electricity, pressure is brought to bear on relevant authorities to ensure these are available or improved.

Africa is far behind other continents in dairy development. There is massive urbanisation which is contributing to declining agricultural production. Developed countries have some 30% of the world's cattle - yet they produce 77% of world milk production. Africa only produces about 3% of world milk production leaving a great deal of room for improvement. There have been a few exceptions to the general situation. I was impressed with smallscale dairy development in Kenya and to see the volumes which can be produced from the smallholder sector.

It is a pity that the Naivasha FAO/DANIDA Training Team in Kenya closed in 1991. They did an enormous amount of useful work which is still being drawn on to-day. To have such a team present in the sub-continent would be most helpful. There is no doubt that the regional seminars and workshops held to-date have infact grown out of the work of this team.

Zimbabwe has comparatively recently started dairy development in rural areas in an attempt to bring milk to, and encourage consumption within, the under-privileged rural population. We have a long way to go and a lot to learn and therefore we really appreciated the workshop and seminars sponsored by FAO, and have high hopes of the Network. In today's liberalised marketing environment, for milk production to be sustainable it must be demand driven. Marketing or promotion of milk is an important issue-especially because of its perishability. I know we in Zimbabwe could learn much from other countries and see how they have overcome their problems.

I was very happy to see that all these important issues were addressed during your Workshop. I trust that the Zimbabwean participants will now have all the answers!

In closing I hope that you all continue to enjoy your stay in Zimbabwe and on behalf of you all I thank FAO for sponsoring the workshop.

Regarding the siting of the Regional Exchange Network for Market Oriented Dairy Development, my Ministry has expressed support that such a facility be sited in Zimbabwe. It is hoped that if this is acceptable, your proposals from the Workshop can be forwarded to our Government for confirmation.

I thank you for permitting me to address you.

Appendix 1: Workshop Programme

Monday, 4 December 1995

Tuesday, 5 December

Wednesday, 6 December

Thursday, 7 December

Friday, 8 December

APPENDIX 2: FAO WORKSHOP ON EXCHANGE NETWORK FOR MARKET ORIENTED DAIRY DEVELOPMENT, Harare, Zimbabwe, 4 – 8 DECEMBER 1995

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS
(including addresses)

1. Dr Augusta Abate
   Assistant Director,
   Animal Production Research, KARI,
   P O Box 57811, Nairobi, Kenya.
   Tel: 254-2-444144
   Fax: 254-2-440771

2. Dr Abraham Rabie Abdall
   Kaku Dairy Scheme,
   P O Box 215, Khartoum North

3. Mr Zelalem Alemayehu,
   National Project Cordinator,
   Smallholder Dairy Development Project,
   Ministry of Agriculture, P O Box 27035,
   Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
   Tel: 251-1-510456/154773
   Fax: 251-1-340600

4. Dr R.P. Aneja, Chairman,
   International Agroproject Consultants,
   7089 B 10, Vasant Kunj,
   New Delhi 110 070.
   Tel: 91-11-689-7620
   Fax: 91-11-689-7620

5. Mrs Pat Borland
   P O Box CY2026, Causeway, Harare
   Tel: 263-4-728317
   Fax: 14-728317

6. Dr Christopher W. Bunoti,
   Acting Commissioner,
   Animal Production,
   Ministry of Agriculture,
   Animal Industry & Fisheries,
   Dept of Animal Production,
   P O Box 513, Entebe, Uganda.

7. E. T. Chiremba
   ARDA, P O Box CY1420,
   Causeway, Harare
   Tel: 263-4-700095
   Fax: 263-4-705447

8. Dumisani Dube
   ARDA - DDP, P O Box CY1420,
   Causeway, Harare
   Tel: 263-4-700095
   Fax: 263-4-705447

9. B T Dugdill
   Team Leader,
   GOS/FAO Dairy Development Project,
   P O Box 261, Mbabane, Swaziland
   Tel: (268) 42731
   Fax: (268) 45341

   Contact Address:
   Dairy Consultant,
   6 The Crescent, Sickling Hall,
   North Yorkshire, LS224 AX, UK

10. Getachew Felleke
    Manager, Dairy Rehabilitation and
    Development Project, Ministry of
    Agriculture, P O Box 62347, Addis
    Ababa, Ethiopia
    Tel: 251-1-519965/518511
    Fax: 251-1-340600

11. Dr M. Gomez
    Dept of Animal Science,
    University of Zimbabwe,
    P O Box MP167, Mt Pleasant, Harare.
    Tel: 263-4-303211 Ext. 1409
    Fax: 263-4-333407

12. K.B. Hakutangwi
    ARDA, P O Box CY1420,
    Causeway.
    Tel: 263-4-700095

13. Jorgen Henriksen
    Dairy Officer, FAO - AGAM,
    00100 Rome, Italy
    Tel: 39(6)52253708
    Fax: 39(6)52255749

14. Thom P. Kafumbu
    Assistant General Manager
    Division),
    Malawi Dairy Industries,
    P O Box 137, Lillongwe, Malawi.

15. Wolle Kirk
    Kefalos Cheese Zimbabwe,
    P O Box W179 Waterfalls, Harare
    Tel: 263-4-703907
    Fax: 263-4-703906

16. K.E. Kolding
    Consultant,
    Drottninggatan 60, 252 21,
    Helsingborg, Sweden

17. Dr Elizabeth K. Kyewalabye,
    Veterinarian (BVM, Msc, PhD)
    Director, Dairy Corporation
    National Expert,
    Women's Heifer Project,
    Ministry of Agriculture,
    Animal Industry and Fisheries,
    P O Box 67, Jinja
    Tel: 043-22074/20272

18. Dr A P Masanje
    Tanzania Dairy Farming Company Ltd,
    P O Box 1823,
    Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

19. Mrs Margaret Matanda,
    Lecturer, Agribusiness and
    Food Marketing,
    Dept of Agricultural Economics
    and Extension, University of Zimbabwe,
    P O Box MP167, Mt Pleasant,
    Harare, Zimbabwe
    Tel: 263-4-303211 Ext. 1582
    Fax: 263-4-333407

20. Mr B. Maumbe
    Lecturer, Dept of Agricultural
    Economics, Africa University
    P O Box 1320, Mutare, Zimbabwe
    Tel: 263-120-60026/75
    Fax: 263-120-61785

21. Mr Job M. Mavuso
    Information and Extension Manager
    Swaziland Dairy Board,
    P O Box 1789, Manzini, Swaziland
    Tel: 0268-84411/13/86521
    Fax: 0268-85313

22. Stephene G. Mbogoh
    Associate Professor & Chair -Agricultural
    Economist, Dept of
    Agricultural Economics, University of
    Nairobi, Kenya
    Tel: 254-2-632141/631340
    Fax: 254-2-632121

23. B. Mupeta
    Head of Station/Chief Dairy Researcher
    Henderson Research Station,
    P/Bag 2004, Mazowe, Zimbabwe
    Tel: 263-175-2284

24. Q.A.C. Mvula
    Vel. Hdq., P O Box 2096,
    Lillongwe, Malawi
    Tel: 744455
    Fax: 740323

25. Shurwin Semple
    Senior Project Officer (Agriculture)
    Commonwealth Secretariate,
    Marlborough House,
    Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5HX
    Tel: 44-0171-747 6374
    Fax: 44-0171-747 6307

26. A M Shongwe
    Animal Husbandry Officer - Extension,
    Ministry of Agriculture and Co-operatives,
    P O Box 3065, Manzini, Swaziland
    Tel: 09-268-52271

27. Dr Simba Sibanda
    Senior Lecturer,
    Dept of Animal Science,
    University of Zimbabwe,
    P O Box MP167,
    Mt Pleasant, Harare
    Tel: 263-4-303211 Ext. 1409
    Fax: 263-4-333407

28. Zakaria SORGHO
    National Director of Dairy Development
    Project, (UNDP-FAO-BKF/93/011) 01
    P O Box 2895,
    Bobo - Disulasso 01, Burkina Faso
    Tel: 226-97-15 21
    Fax: 226-97-09-55

29. Mr Tek B. Thapa
    Dairy Processing and Marketing
    Advisor, Nepal Dairy Science
    Association, GPO - Box 7445,
    Kathmandu, Nepal
    Tel: 977-1-474225
    Fax: 977-1-474492

30. Dr William Thorpe
    Team Leader/Animal Scientist
    International Livestock Research
    Institute, P O Box 30709, Nairobi,
    Kenya
    Tel: 254-2-630743
    Fax: 254-2-631499/63201311

APPENDIX 3: BIOGRAPHICAL DATA OF PARTICIPANTS

Objective

To facilitate and initiate the inception or establishment of the Regional Exchange Network for Market-oriented Dairy Development in Eastern and Southern Africa biographical sketches of the workshop participants are listed below.

The biographical sketches include the academic/professional background, experience and areas of research and network interests of the participants.

1. Dr (Mrs) Augusta N. ABATE
   Assistant Director, Animal Production and Research. Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARI)

   Qualifications
   BSc Agriculture, MSc in Animal Production and PhD in Animal Nutrition.

   Experience
   Research experience includes studies in non-conventional feeds of non-ruminants; beef and dairy cattle. She has also worked on integration of crop and livestock production on smallholder farms.

   Research and Networking Interests

   • Non-conventional feeds in dairy farming;

   • Integration of crop and livestock production.

2. Dr Ibrahiem Rabi ABDALL
   Director, Kuku Dairy Co-operative

   Qualifications
   Dr Abdall has a B.Sc. in Veterinary Medicine and a PhD in Nutrition from the University of Yugoslavia in Sarajevo.

   Experience
   Dr Abdall has worked as director of a chicken production project for 14 years. Also worked as a poultry analyst, from manager. He has also been involved in farmer organisations and smallholder farmer empowerment progress.

   Research And Network Interest

   • Milk distribution, marketing and processing.

   • Appropriate technology to analyse food quality.

3. Mr Zelalem ALEMAYEHU
   National Project Coordinator, Smallholder Dairy Development Project, Ministry of Agriculture, Ethiopia.

   Qualifications
   BSc degree in Animal Science, MSc in Animal Science (Breeding)

   Experience
   16 years experience in livestock development including sheep, goats and smallholder dairy development.

   Networking Interests
   Dairy Breeding.

4. Dr Christopher BUNOTI
   Acting Commissioner, Animal Production, Ministry of Agriculture, Uganda.

   Qualifications
   BVSc and MSc plus many post graduate certificates in Dairy and Animal production.

   Experience
   Has over 24 years in livestock production at various levels of responsibility and has vast experience in extension and animal disease control. Dr Bunoti participated in the formulation of Uganda's Dairy Master Plan Act.

   Research And Networking Interests

   • Research in fields of Animal feeds especially pasture/fodder.

5. Ms Tsitsi CHIREMBA
   Economist, Dairy Development Programme - ARDA

   Qualifications And Experience
   Ms Chiremba holds a BSc Agriculture (Hons) and has worked as an economist for 3 years in the National Economic Planning Commission in Zimbabwe.

   Networking And Research Interests

   • Setting up smallholder dairy units

   • Processing and marketing dairy products.

6. Mr Dumisani DUBE
   Director, Dairy Development Programme (ARDA) - Zimbabwe

   Qualifications
   Mr Dube holds a BSc Agriculture degree - University of Sierra Leone and an MSc in Agriculture from the University of London.

   Experience
   Mr Dube has worked for over 12 years in the dairy field as an Extension Officer with special emphasis on smallholder dairying and also as Provincial Co-ordinator of the Dairy Development Programme. He initiated the following Dairy Development Projects in Nharira, Chikwaka, Gokwe and Marirangwe in Zimbabwe.

   Research And Interests

   • Dairy Processing and Marketing;
   • Fodder Production;

   • Breeding.

7. Mr Brian DUGDILL,
   Team Leader/Dairy Development Advisor (FAO) in Swaziland

   Qualifications:
   Brian has a B.Sc. in Dairy Service from the University of Reading (UK).

   Experience:
   Brian has experience in dairy production processing, collection and marketing as well as in product development organisation and structure, credit extension and advisory services.

   Worked in Lesotho and the FAO Office in Rome, as well as in Malawi, Nepal and Zimbabwe under FAO, DANIDA and ODA respectively as a dairy consultant or training advisor from 1994 to 1995.

   Between 1972 to 1993 Brian worked in Uganda, Bangladeshi and the UK. From 1966 to 1976 - worked as a Development officer and Product Development Manager in the UK.

8. Mr Getachew FELLEKE
   Manager, Dairy Rehabilitation and Development Project, Ministry of Agriculture, Ethiopia.

   Qualifications
   Holds a BSc degree in Animal Production and MSc in Dairy Science.

   Experience
   Mr Felleke has worked in dairy and livestock management since 1977, at various levels.

   Research And Networking Interests
   Did a paper on “Use of complete diet to determine milk quality and quantity with three levels of feeding namely: animal nutrition; small scale milk processing; dairy management”.

9. Mr Thom P. KAFUMBU
   Assistant General Manager responsible for the manufacturing division with the Malawi Dairy Industries.

   Qualifications
   Mr Kafumbu holds an MSc degree in Food Science.

   Experience
   The Malawian Dairy Industries Corporation is a Parastatal body responsible for the diary industry in Malawi. It regulates processing and marketing of dairy products.

10. Dr Elizabeth K. KYEWALABYE
    Director, Dairy Corporation, National Expert, Women's Heifer Project, Ministry of Agriculture, Uganda.

    Qualifications
    Dr Kyewalabye holds a Bachelor of Vet. Medicine degree (BVM, MSc, PhD)

    Experience
    Many years experience, lecturing in Pathology and Parasitology. Ph.D studies on Pathology and Parasitology of Trypanosomiasis.

    Research And Networking Interests

    • She has special interests in women in livestock farming; due to her involvement in a number of projects sponsored by UNFPA.

    • Principal Scientific Officer at the Tropical Diseases Research Centre under WHO as Head of Parasitology Unit.

11. Mr Michael MANYANYA
    Acting Head, Dairy Services - Zimbabwe

    Qualifications
    Mr Manyanya has a BSc Agriculture (Hons) Animal Science and a Diploma in Milk Processing

    Experience
    He has worked as an Animal Production and Extension officer and as Regional Dairy Development Officer for Dairy Services.

    Research And Networking Interests

    • Milk Processing and milk grading

    • Dairy Legislature

12. Dr A.P. MASANJE,
    Chief Veterinary Officer - Tanzania Dairy Farming Cooperative

    Qualifications
    Dr Masanje obtained a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicure BVM and a Post-graduate Diploma in Animal Science from Royal Agricultural and University in Copenhagen plus a Post-graduate diploma in Animal Production from the Agricultural University in Norway.

    Experience
    Dr Masanje has varied experience from management disease control and breeding as well as in the procurement of veterinary supplies.

    Networking Interests

    • Improving numerical value of straw by ammonia treatment.

    • Use of rice polishings as a feed supplement to milking cows grazing rye grall/clover and its effect on milk yield.

13. Mrs Margaret MATANDA
    Lecturer in Abri-business and Food Marketing, University of Zimbabwe

    Qualifications
    Mrs Matanda holds a first degree in Urban and Regional Planning and an MBA from University of West Virginia - USA. She has also done post-graduate work in Public Affairs and Agricultural Economics.

    Experience
    Mrs Matanda has worked as an Agricultural Project Analyst, Project Planner and as a Manager in the public and private sectors. She has also lectured in Strategic Marketing, Food and Agricultural Marketing abri-business Management, Agricultural Finance and Agricultural Economics.

    Research And Networking Interests

    • Milk and Dairy product marketing;
    • Dairy processing;
    • Consumer behaviour in dairy sector;

    • Dairy industry performance and competitiveness.

14. Mr Blessing MAUMBE
    Lecturer, Department of Agricultural Economics, Africa University, Mutare, Zimbabwe.

    Qualifications BSc (Hons) Agricultural and MSc in Agricultural Economics.
    Experience

    He lecturers under-graduate students in the following courses:

    • Agricultural Marketing; Farm Planning and Management; Production Economics; and in Project Appraisal and Evaluation

    Research And Networking Interests

    • Integrated production systems with special emphasis on improving crop productivity and management.

    • Economics of credit delivery to farmers in smallholder sectors.

15. Mr Job M. MAVUSO
    Information and Extension Manager, Swaziland Dairy Board.

    Qualifications
    Mr Mavuso holds a MSc in Animal Science with specialisation in Dairy Science.

    Experience
    He has 16 years experience in Dairy Development activities that include:

    • the establishment of smallholder and large scale dairy farms;

    • raw milk marketing and collection centre management.

    Networking Interests

    • Dissemination of information on the above and related areas;

    • logistics of network establishment.

16. Professor Stephen MBOGOH (PhD)

    Qualifications
    Obtained a BSc and an MSc in Agriculture and Agricultural Economics from the University of Nairobi and a PhD in Agricultural Economics from the University of Alberta (Canada). Associate Professor in Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi.

    Experience
    Dr Mbogoh has worked as a consultant for FAO, UNDP the World Bank as well as a research Feller for ILCA on Dairy Development Policies in Africa. he has also worked and supervised postgraduate student working on dairy development projects. Professor Mbogoh has written several papers (between 1980 to 1995 on Dairy Marketing and Livestock Development).

17. Mr Bartholomew MUPETA
    Dairy Research Scientist, Zimbabwe Government. He has 20 years experience in Research and Extension work.

    Qualifications
    BSc Agriculture, MSc Animal Science, Diploma in Agriculture.

    Experience
    Mr Mupeta was involved in the setting up of Pilot smallholder dairy programmes in 1983. He has also been involved in on-farm research work aimed at investigating constraints affecting smallholder diary farmers. He developed some least cost dairy rations based on home-grown crops and their residue.

    Networking Interests

    • On-farm research on dairy production;

    • Smallholder dairy management.

18. Shurwin SEMPLE
    Senior Project Officer (Agriculture) for the Commonwealth Secretariat

    Qualifications
    Mr Semple has a BSc (Hons) in Agriculture and an MSc in Development Planning.

    Experience
    Since 1988, he has been in charge of identifying, planning and appraising projects to enhance Dairy Projects in 48 developing member countries which comprises 52 states spanning all continents and representing one third of the world's population. Mr Semple has worked for 15 years in livestock research and development at senior levels with national, regional and international bodies.

    Networking Interests

    • Enhancing dairy development in developing countries;

    • Dairy Marketing and livestock research.

    He is a member of the Royal Agricultural College (UK), the Tropical Agricultural Association of Great Britain and the Institute of Management (UK).

19. Mr Aubrey SHONGWE
    Animal Husbandry Officer - Extension, Ministry of Agriculture and Co-operatives, Swaziland.

    Qualifications
    Holds a Diploma in General Agriculture and a BSc in Agriculture (Animal Science)

    Experience
    Mr Shongwe has worked in livestock extension for both beef and dairy as well as a board member of the Swaziland Dairy Board's Board of Directors.

    Networking Interests

    • Dairy Extension work;

    • Dairy Projects implementation.

20. Mr Zakaria SORGHO
    National Director of Dairy Development Project (UNDP/FAO/BICF)

    Qualifications
    Mr Sorgho has a first degree from Polytechnic Institute of Qwazalarzou - Burkina Faso and specialized in dairy science at University of Kentucky (USA) and he also specialized in livestock extension.

    Experience
    Mr Sorgho has worked as Animal Production Officer involved in training smallholder farmers in animal feeding.

    Research And Networking Interests

    • Improvement livestock management related to milk production;
    • Improvement of animal health
    • Training manpower for dairy production;

    • Training smallholder farmers in animal feeding.

21. Dr William THORPE
    Team Leader/Animal Scientist, International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), Kenya.

    Experience
    Dr Thorpe has over 25 years experience in livestock research and development in the Tropics with long term assignments to Zambia, Mexico and Kenya.

    Networking And Research Interest
    System research applied to the dairy sector.