Press Conference Visit of Swedish and Dutch Dairy Experts with SMEDA 14 Dec 2012 Lahore Pakistan

During the year 2011-12, SMEDA facilitated investment of around Rs.400 millions for establishment of dairy farms across Punjab. Till date, 13 farms have been established in prominent districts of Punjab such as Lahore, Kasur, Jehlum, Chakwal, Chiniot and Gujrat. These farms are developed on Modern concept of 'Environmentally Controlled Shed Systems' and comprise of Cows imported from Sweden with average milk production capacity of 30 litres/ day in contrast to local cows with avg. 11 litres/ day. As a part of the mentioned activity, SMEDA has arranged visits and seminar of following experts from Netherlands and Sweden with the aim to share technical knowledge of modern dairying and to identify bilateral opportunities for partnerships for the continued development of dairy SMEs. 1. Mrs. Karin Eriksson, Chairperson, Breeding committee of the cooperative AI stat and breeding organization, 'Skane Semin"(Sweden) 2. Dr. Ing. Reinoud van Gent, Director Veepro Holland. Practitioner Dairy cattle, Netherlands. 3. Mr. Roelof van den Berg, Chairman, Export Net NV (Dutch Cattle Exporters Organization), Netherlands Schedule of Activities: • Visits of Star Dairy, Lahore, Saadat Dairy, Lahore on 11-12-12 (Tue) • Visit of Noble Dairy Sheikhupura, SS Dairy Muridkey 12-12-12 (Wed)) • One Day Interactive Seminar on Dairy Farming as Potential Investment Opportunity' on 13-12-12 (Thu) at Decent Dairy, Phoolnagar, Pattoki with 75-80 Potential Dairy SMEs Participation. • The seminar was conducted on Decent dairy Farm, Phholnagar, Pattoki which is totally environmentally controlled farm having 80 Dairy animals of Holsteins and Swedish Cow breeds with average 30 litres/day/cow (305 days) and run on Modern Good Animal Husbandry Practices. • The role of SMEDA for dairy and livestock sector development was presented. • The Swedish and Dutch Dairy Experts presented the scope and importance of controlled sheds for utilizing the maximum genetic potential of these exotic cows in the environmental conditions of Pakistan, especially hot and humid summer. Role of SMEDA in Dairy and Livestock Sector Development Dairy & Livestock Scenario • International Milk trade is US $ 65 Billion: Pakistan is importing US $ 250 million milk powder annually (50,000 tonns milk powder per year). • International Meat trade is US $ 300 billion: Pakistan share in Exports is only US $ 167 million (Meat and meat by products ) (Source: www.commoditytradeinternational.com) Pakistan Dairy & Livestock Sector Issue: Not Competitive: Why? • Low dairy breeds efficiency: 1000 ltr/animal/lactation as compare to 10000 ltr/animal/lactation in developed countries • Shortage/ unavailability of 'Trained/ skilled workforce' • Insufficient Milk marketing & processing system through processin companies as compared to Dairy Cooperatives in developed countries (New Zealand, USA etc.) • Inefficient breeds for meat: 600 gram and 150 grams Daily Weight gain as compared to 1000 grams and 400 grams respectively for beef and mutton • Lack of Internationally certified slaughter houses and supply chains. SMEDA's Facilitation • Enterprise Development Support: Help in Establishing Model Farms, up-gradation of Conventional Farms, Developing Networking (Animal suppliers, Milk processors and Farmers) • SME Facilitation : Walk Inns, Pre-Feasibilities, Business Plans for Investment Facilitation, Training Programs, Micro Enterprise Development (Quail Farming and Honey Bee Keeping) Enterprise Development Support • Up-gradation/Improvement of Dairy Farms in Punjab: 12 Farms Up-graded, 4 Farms In Process • Support and Facilitation in Establishment of New Dairy Farms in Punjab: 12 Farms Established, 4 Farms In Process • Approximately Rs, 1000 Million Investment Facilitation through Establishment and Up-gradation of Dairy Farms • Support and facilitation in establishment of 1st Environment Control Dairy Farm in Pakistan • Helping 2 private parties in developing proposals for Supply Chain Development of Meat Establishment/Up gradation of Model Dairy Projects 1. Star Dairy Lahore 2. Saadat Dairy Lahore 3. Farmers Dairy Lahore 4. Noble dairy Lahore 5. Decent Dairy Phoolnagar, Pattoki 6. Alrazi dairy Gujranwala 7. Living dairy Chunian 8. Hygienic dairy Chiniot 9. Eastern dairy Behra 10. H&N Dairy Sheikhupura 11. SS Dairy Muridkey 12. Hayat Dairy Gujrat 13. Blue Ribbon Dairy Chakwal Produced by Mun@WAR From SMEDA Sony Cyber Shot dsc hx 200 v