Promasidor takes delivery of second batch of Jersey heifers for Ikun Dairy Farm
Determined to intensify effort to grow dairy agribusiness in Nigeria, foremost dairy manufacturer, Promasidor has taken delivery of a second batch of 250 pregnant heifers from the United States of America.
The latest delivery is the second batch of pre-ordered pregnant cows for Ikun Dairy farm limited, a joint venture between Promasidor Nigeria Limited and the Ekiti state Government
It would be recalled that the first batch of 250 heifers from the United States arrived the farm on February 10th this year. Upon calving, the milk production on the farm will definitely be boosted by the Jersey heifers’ arrival as they are expected to produce an average of 20 litres of milk per day per animal.
In a bid to bring the efforts of Promasidor on the farm to fruition, the Ekiti State Government has ensured all issues with land owners were resolved and full access to land granted for use. The state government also ensured the connection of the farm to the national grid for regular power supply. Significantly, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has also provided support in terms of access to facilities to boost investment on the farm. Additionally, the CBN’s recommendations also aided the smooth importation of the heifers into the country.
Promasidor’s focus to revamp the moribund Ikun Dairy Farm is in line with the Federal Government’s policy on backward integration initiated by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Ikun Dairy Farm Limited was incorporated on 22nd January 2020 as an integrated agro-allied concern. It is an initiative of Promasidor Nigeria and the Ekiti State Government through its Investment company, Fountain Holdings Limited
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