Improvement of Wadi Khaled Cattle Milk Value Chain
This project aims to improve the cattle milk value chain as well as the income of the cow breeders in this area. The project focuses on enhancing the quality of milk production, improving storage and transportation facilities, and connecting local farmers with better market opportunities.
Thematic area : Agriculture
Date : August, 2014
Cost: USD USD 80,000
Direct Lebanese Beneficiaries: 943 breeders
Indirect Lebanese Beneficiaries: 4,700 Residents in Wadi Khaled area
Project Objectives
- To assess the cattle milk sector in Wadi Khaled;
- To improve the milk quantity and quality in Wadi Khaled;
- To train a selection of key breeders with the objective of creating a milk collection cooperative.
Overall Objective
- To improve the income of Wadi Khaled cow breeders.
Specific Objective(s) (SO)
- SO1: Identify the weaknesses of the cattle milk sector;
- SO2: Improve breeder’s know-how and techniques;
- SO3: Enable and empower breeders to proceed in improving the cattle milk value chain on their own