Dire need to link a large number of small dairy farmers with milk collection networks driven by large farmers, the dairy industry and cooperatives The livestock sector plays a key role in the economy of Pakistan. In 2022-23, the sector grew at 3.78 % and contributed 62.68% to agriculture and 14.36% to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Despite the sizeable number of cows and buffaloes, the country imports milk, and milk-based products to meet local demand. In Pakistan, more than 90% of the milk is consumed as fresh and a smaller percentage is processed. The dairy sector is important not…
