Arla Targets Nigeria’s Milk Gap with Kaduna School Feeding Programme
Arla Foods Nigeria will supply yoghurt to selected schools in Kaduna State as part of a school‑feeding initiative linked to a dairy development programme.
In Brief
- •Arla Foods Nigeria will supply yoghurt to selected schools in Kaduna State as part of a school‑feeding initiative linked to a dairy development programme.
- •The Damau farm demonstration showed a Friesland Holstein cow producing 57 litres of milk in one day, compared with 1–2 litres from a typical Fulani cow.
- •The open day on 28–29 October 2026 drew over 850 participants and more than 20 dairy‑product suppliers.
- •The programme aims to create a reliable market for locally produced milk while improving child nutrition and education outcomes.
- •Arla’s Dano brand and the Milk Value Chain Foundation will collaborate to deliver yoghurt several times weekly to participating schools.
Why It Matters
Nigeria’s domestic milk supply is constrained by low productivity of indigenous cattle, limiting both nutrition and economic opportunities for farmers. By linking dairy investment to school feeding, Arla seeks to stimulate demand for locally produced milk, support farmers’ incomes, and enhance child nutrition and educational outcomes in Kaduna State. The initiative illustrates how private sector engagement can address food‑security gaps while fostering sustainable agricultural development.
Key Details
- Milk yield per Friesland Holstein cow
- 57 litres per day
- Number of Friesland Holstein cattle at Damau farm
- >450
- Event dates
- 28–29 October 2026
- Participants at open day
- >850
- Suppliers exhibited
- >20
Context & Background
Nigeria’s low productivity among indigenous cattle limits domestic milk supply, prompting government and industry focus on breeding, nutrition, and veterinary care to close the production gap.
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