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The Myanmar Dairy Excellence Project (MDEP) worked towards building a profitable and competitive Myanmar dairy industry that provides quality livelihoods for farmers and safe food for consumers.
The project was funded and initiated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade through the New Zealand Aid Programme. The AgriBusiness Group managed the Design activity in 2013 and completed Phase One and Two from February 2014 to February 2019. A transition period ended in 2020 following the COVID pandemic
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Objective and Activities
The Myanmar Dairy Excellence Project (MDEP) aimed to assist the Government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar to develop a profitable and competitive Myanmar Dairy Industry that provided quality livelihoods for farmers and safe food for consumers.
The MDEP was developed in consultation with the Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation.
Phase One focused on the commencement of on-farm improvements in forage production, animal nutrition and milk quality procedures and allowed time for the Myanmar Government to determine a strategic direction for its dairy sector. Phase One also enabled the MDEP to gain a deeper understanding of the Myanmar dairy industry, in order to be able to introduce appropriate dairy practices and technologies from New Zealand that were applicable for Myanmar local conditions.
The use of nucleus farm supply groups and forage farm groups employed in Phase One continued in Phase Two to deliver on-farm activities. 66 nucleus and focus farms remain engaged in the MDEP.
Phase Two enhanced the success from Phase One gained from the farm development plans, capacity building and knowledge transfers and training to MDEP counterparts – LBVD officials and dairy smallholder farms. Engagement with laboratory, milk processors and key retailers continued to ensure quality standards were set and met at each step along the value chain.
Intended outcomes of current phase
Intended long-term outcomes:
Enhanced sustainability of Myanmar dairy sector
Increased consumer confidence in Myanmar milk and milk products
Design of Phase 3
Intended medium-term outcomes:
Increased investment in dairy production and processing
Dairy farming as a viable and profitable business
Milk and processed milk products meeting quality standards
Intended short-term outcomes:
Productive, profitable and sustainable dairy farming systems implemented by farmers
National network of competent dairy. advisors
High quality raw milk for processing
Increased volumes of milk sold at higher milk prices
profiles of participating farmers
Check out the stories of our participants and see how small changes in farming practices can have a significant impact on farm profitability and the livelihoods of families and communities.
Daw Ohn Mar showing that the principles of good farm management apply whether you have 4 cows or 400 cows! Good quality low cost fodder and comfortable happy animals with 24 hour access to feed and water makes for a more profitable (and easier) business.
Best practice videos
MDEP team member Dr Khaing Thida Aung and farmer U Aung Myint demonstrate best practice milking practices
MDEP team member Dr Hnin Moe Thu explains basic nutrition concepts important for Myanmar dairy farms
MDEP team member Dr Khaing Thida Aung explains key principles of calf rearing best practice for Myanmar dairy farms
Timeframe of the Project
Currently in Transition Phase, preparing for Phase 3
Phase 1: February 2014 – February 2016
Phase 2: March 2016 – March 2019
Transition: April 2019 - May 2021
Partners and Key Personnel
Milk Quality Specialist: Quality Consultants NZ Ltd (QCONZ)
Milk Quality Laboratory Specialist: Dave Malcolm
Artificial Insemination Specialist: Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC)
Farm Equipment and Supplies: Thermaflo, PGG Wrightsons, Gallagher Group, Read Engineering
The AgriBusiness Group’s Role and Contact
Management Services Consultant: Stuart Ford
Administrator: Chrissy Wright-Stow
Our Team in Myanmar
Project updates
The Agribusiness’ work in Myanmar has not been immune to the disruption sweeping the world in recent months. For now, our focus is on keeping our people safe while we work from home. But we look forward to getting boots back on the ground soon, helping contribute to the recovery of Myanmar’s economy.