Wed, 31 Jan 2018 15:20:37 +0000 By MAILESI BANDA THE Dairy Association of Zambia says the demand for milk may saturate in the next few years hence the need for the government to promote the export sector by introducing incentives. DAZ, policy officer, Kapoche Mwale said Zambia should pursue a deliberate policy of export development, adding that the local demand for dairy products will in the near future saturate leaving no room for growth. Mr. Mwale appealed to the government to introduce incentives that will encourage producers to explore the export markets. He said these could include lowering taxes for companies that export milk. Mr. Mwale advised that market studies to explore opportunities for milk in the region should be carried out. Mr. Mwale called for a campaign to promote the consumption of milk among Zambians to support the growth of this sector. “Zambia should promote demand for milk consumption to meet the World Health […]
