Hodeida - Saba:
A key meeting was held on Monday in Hodeida province, chaired by Governor Abdullah Atifi, to discuss strategies for enhancing support for local dairy producers and boosting production.
The expanded session focused on improving coordination between relevant authorities, dairy producers, and the private sector to achieve self-sufficiency in dairy products.
Governor Atifi emphasized the critical role of the dairy sector in ensuring food security and strengthening the national economy.
He highlighted the need for concerted efforts to develop the sector, including investing in modern technologies, improving the environment for producers, and providing necessary support.
“We need practical and sustainable solutions to foster growth in the local dairy industry,” said Atifi, stressing the importance of training farmers and improving production efficiency to raise product quality and market competitiveness.
Undersecretary of the Governorate for Services Affairs, Mohammed Halisi called for closer collaboration between official bodies and the private sector to overcome obstacles and improve the dairy supply chain.
He noted the need for solutions to reduce operational costs and ensure smooth product distribution to local markets.
Director of the Economy, Industry, and Investment Office Saleh Atifa reviewed the progress made in supporting dairy producers and called for comprehensive development plans to further enhance production quality and meet market demand.
Representatives from dairy factories also expressed their commitment to partnering with producers and the government to sustain production and offer competitive prices.
The representatives underscored the importance of clear policies, incentives, and access to feed and raw materials to improve product quality.
The meeting concluded with several recommendations, including fostering private sector involvement, facilitating transportation and distribution, and supporting small producers to adopt modern technologies in dairy production.
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