New Delhi, Sept. 14 -- In a new public-private partnership in Nigeria, Arla Foods has committed to helping 1,000 small scale farmers create better livelihoods, while strengthening its business in the country.
Arla's new Memorandum of Understanding with Kaduna State and the Nigerian government will see the government offer 1,000 nomadic dairy farmers permanent farm lands with access to water and the opportunity to expand their farms. Securing the infrastructure such as roads, power and water, which are necessary to process and bring the milk to market, is also part of the public commitment.
Arla, as commercial partner will purchase, collect, process and bring the local milk to market.
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