Arla Foods boosts local dairy development in Nigeria with the inauguration of a state-of-the-art farm

Arla Foods, maker of Dano Milk, has inaugurated its state-of-the-art dairy farm in Kaduna as part of the company's efforts to ensure sustainable dairy production in Nigeria. The farm located in Damau Village, Kubau Local Government Area, Kaduna State was inaugurated on Thursday, May 25, 2023 by the Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, El-Rufai described the new commissioned dairy farm as a milestone and a game-changer for the dairy sector in Nigeria. He commended Arla Foods management for their faith and trust in Nigeria and the Kaduna State government. for businesses to locate and thrive in the state. He urged the state's new governor, Senator Sani Uba, to continue supporting Arla and other businesses by investing in the state for economic prosperity.

Arla Foods boosts local dairy development in Nigeria with the inauguration of a state-of-the-art farm

< p>The Arla Farm - a state-of-the-art Danish-designed dairy farm - is the first of its kind in Nigeria and with it, Arla is creating the future of dairy in Nigeria. Designed to ensure optimal animal welfare and productivity, the farm will be a showcase for sustainable dairy production in Nigeria. It covers 400 hectares of land, with a capacity of 400 dairy cows and 1000 animals in total. Currently the farm is home to 216 Danish Holstein cows, which arrived in May 2023 and are settling in well in their new environment. In his welcome speech, Executive Vice President of Arla Foods International, Simon Stevens described the completion of the farm as a massive achievement for Arla Foods in its journey across Nigeria and around the world, noting that this success illustrates the importance of a strong partnership and the vast potential available in Nigeria. He revealed that the project was designed with the aim of achieving a number of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including Goals 2, 8, 12 and 17. “This milestone symbolizes what can be achieved with strong partnerships. We can see how the contribution of the Kaduna State Government, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, NGOs, the farming community and many others have contributed to the realization of a great project. I am happy that many of my colleagues are celebrating this joyful occasion in Lagos and at World Headquarters in Denmark. And when you look at these installations, I hope you're as proud as I am. Furthermore, this achievement symbolizes the huge potential we see in Nigeria and the exciting journey this country is on. We have been on this journey for some time and are extremely committed to continuing to play a role and contribute to the development of the dairy industry,” said Stevens. He added that the farm, delivered at an investment cost of over 10 million euros, would serve as a place of dairy production and an epicenter of dairy farming knowledge. In his remarks, Denmark's Ambassador to Nigeria, Sune Krogstrup, noted that the project demonstrates Arla Foods' commitment to boosting the local dairy segment of the agriculture value chain which would have a positive impact on the economy. of Kaduna State and would contribute significantly to Nigeria's GDP. Also, the chef...