THE dairy market in Africa is characterised by low yield herds, loose milk consumption and low returns for the entire supply chain. With growing investment by individuals, processing and packaging businesses, dairies and government support, however the situation is gradually being reversed. There is little law enforcement against illegally selling loose milk, which is raw milk sold on the street. Informal processing facilities lead to a great deal of wasted milk, informal retail outlets undermine industry regulation and result in debilitating price fluctuations, and rainfall volatility results in fluctuating grazing that directly affects milk yield.
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