Started in September 2003, supported by Heifer Netherlands, in the community of Poshnja, Berati region. Farmer’s families have received pure breed Holstein and Brown Swiss pregnant heifers. More families are assisted by passed-on calves within the community.
This project is focused on:
Increase of income of family farms of Berati region by increasing milk production from small scale farms
Support of breed improvement through maintaining optimal performance of dairy cows
Contribution in strong community organization, development and self reliance.
Increase of farmer’s knowledge on developing small scale family dairy farm, raising milk production, manure utilization and ecological management