Cooperative as a Business Hub
Farmers’ Collective AgencyAt Heifer, we support smallholder farmers to build strong collective agencies that strengthen food systems, rural economies, and improve livelihoods.Farming can be a difficult and isolating endeavor. Many farmers face limited access to markets, financing, modern tools, or reliable buyers. Collective farmer organizations help overcome these barriers by enabling farmers to pool their […]
Modeling Community-led Goat Genetic Improvement Program into Sustainable & Profitable Business
Project Period: January 2024- June 2025 Despite a goat population exceeding 12 million, Nepal has only recently achieved self-sufficiency in goat meat production. With rising demand, efficient production and marketing systems are crucial. Recognizing the scarcity of high-quality breeding goats, Heifer Project International (HPI) launched the Community Initiated Genetic Improvement Program in Goat (CIGIG) in […]
Integrated Approach to Enhance Milk Quality, Dairy Animal Productivity & Milk Consumption by Vulnerable Household Members in Rural Nepal ( LSIL/REACH )
Project Period: September 2023 – September 2025 Dairy is Nepal’s second-largest agricultural sector, contributing 63% to livestock GDP. However, productivity is low, with milk production far below global averages. Nepal imports around NPR 2 billion (US$ 17 million) in dairy products annually due to poor genetics, inadequate feeding, limited healthcare, and technology access. Additionally, the […]
