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Iringa Comparative Advantages in Dairy Farming

Suitable land for dairy cattle over a large part of the Region even for medium and large scale dairy farms.
Existence of model large farms such as ASAS, Phillips, Ndoto Farm, MT Huwel, etc. that are the source of knowledge and quality heifers.
There is a livestock multiplication farm in Mufindi.
There is demand for raw milk by ASAS.

Potential Investment Business Lines

Multiplication and selling of quality heifers with high milk yield and disease tolerance.
- Production and marketing of recommended folder seeds.
- Production and marketing of dairy cattle food supplements.
- Hay baling for sale to other livestock keepers especially those in the peri-urban.
- Milk production using improved dairy cattle is a profitable business.
- Milk processing business to produce pasteurized milk, fermented milk, yoghurt, cheese, butter, etc.

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported that in 2016/2017 the number of cattle had reached 30.6 million much of the growth is attributed to the indigenous breeds estimated to constitute 98% of the stock. Despite the large number of cattle, Tanzania does not meet its demand as manifested in low consumption of about 40lites per annum per capita as compared to say 80lites in Kenya, significant importation and high price. Milk production has been growing at an annual rate of more than 3.5% per annum, far below the Tanzania Livestock Master Plan. The 3% improved dairy cattle accounts for 30% of the milk produced in the country and 70% of the milk that is marketed in formal channels. Tanzania Milk Processors Association (TAMPA) estimate that factories operate at 25% of installed capacity due to shortage of milk. In the Southern Highlands (Iringa, Mbeya, Njombe, Songwe and Rukwa) installed capacity is about 70,000litres per day while operations are around 30,000 litres per day. There is demand for milk in Iringa for marketing all over Tanzania.

Mwangata and Ngelewala

Value addition to the Ngelewala Abattoir

Eight acres near the abattoir under construction suitable for animal fattening- feedlots project.
Establishment of small leather industry.
Establishment of Biogas plant

Kitwiru

There are 7 acres that are suitable for establishing a pasture seed production about … from Iringa CBD (Google Earth Coordinates), the area is owned by the Iringa Municipal Council and is available long term hire/lease. It is accessible all year round and is served with piped water and electricity.

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There are 25 acres owned by Mafinga Town Council that have been earmarked for dairy animal multiplication unit (heifer production). At the site there are dairy buildings. The farm can produce milk that can be sold through nearby ASAS milk collection centre. The farm is suitable for production of pasture for marketing. There is water and electricity at the centre. (Google Earth Coordinates).

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A plot of 2.5 acres is available for an investor who wants to invest in livestock-based products such as meat and hide/skin industry, the land is owned by Mafinga TC. It is 4 kms from Mafinga Town CBD and is accessible by tarmac road, it is supplied with water and electricity. (Google Earth Coordinates).