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Photo: Nilhari Dahal milking the Korean Holstein with the electric machine

Integrated Dairy Productivity Improvement Project for smallholder farmers in Kamalamai Municipality, Nepal- KOICA Project 

Project Period: April 2023 – December 2024

 

Target

  • 125,000 direct families and 350,000 indirect families
  • Budget

  • USD 25.6 million
  • Project area

  • 31 districts of Nepal
  • Project period

  • 2018 - 2021
  • Nepal is an agrarian country where over half of households’ own cattle, primarily cows and buffaloes, which are essential for nutrition and income. However, milk productivity is low, averaging one-third of neighboring countries. To address this, Heifer Korea, in collaboration with Nepal’s government, has selected a Model Dairy Village (MDV) to improve milk productivity and create sustainable living incomes for smallholder farmers. The initiative focuses on improving livestock management, particularly for women, through targeted training and improved infrastructure, including water tanks and equipment. Mobile apps will facilitate efficient data collection and knowledge sharing. Additionally, biogas systems will be developed to convert manure into energy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and boost crop and feed productivity, ultimately increasing farmers’ income.