Feasibility study of the expansion of the dairy cattle pilot project

Abstract

The pilot dairy project which is financed by the Irish government in Vigoi division began in December 1996. Dairy cattle were distributed in two phases. Phase one involved 24 farmers who received F1 heifers and phase two involved 32 farmers who received Boran cattle. The overall goal of the Project is to raise living standards in Ulanga district, especially of the poorer rural households.