Annual milk production increased to 3.2 billion liters in 2022, according to a report by Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).

The increase is almost double the 1.9 billion litres registered in 2014, which has been boosted by a collaboration between FAO and Dairy Development Authority, which seeks to uplift export of milk and dairy products as well assessing potential markets to strengthen Uganda’s dairy sector.

DDA, which is a semi-autonomous body under the Ministry of Agriculture, is mandated to develop and regulate the dairy industry, and ensure that all dairy value chain activities respond to the needs of the country.

Speaking during celebration to mark World Milk Day, Mr Marco V Sanchez, the FAO deputy director Agrifood Economics, said focus on export competitiveness is the latest push to boost the dairy sector growth under the country’s Dairy Policy Action Plan.

“We are pleased to announce our latest FAO support to Uganda, this time on milk exports. Knowing how competitive Ugandan milk is for international markets, it is the first step to boosting dairy exports, which is needed more so than ever,” he said.

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