Fonterra’s Farmer Support Programme is Powering the Future of Sri Lanka’s Smallholder Dairy Farmers

In an exemplary initiative that strengthens its commitment to Sri Lanka’s smallholder dairy farming community, Fonterra Brands Lanka has been tirelessly working on a multifaceted Farmer Support Programme. Including the promotion of animal welfare, milk production, and farm productivity. An illustration of this is the Mobile Veterinary Consultation and Care initiative where farmers have been educated about the importance of maintaining their animals' health.

The Farmer Motivation Programme is igniting passion among farmers. An annual appreciation event, intertwined with community support and growth efforts, underscores Fonterra Brands Lanka's dedication to its communities and stakeholders.

Furthermore, Fonterra has initiated a programme to enhance water-related infrastructure, emphasizing the crucial importance of water resources. The company distributed 1,000 water storage units across 178 farms.

Another recent programme has focused on guiding farmers about fodder cultivation and management. Over two months, 38 farms have reaped the benefits of this nutrition-centric scheme, observing an increase in milk production and operational efficiency while cutting costs.

Alongside these programmes, dairy development continues to be a focal point at the Pannala farm, a state-of-the-art training and development hub. The farm boasts advanced milk fingerprinting technology, and new chilling methods have recently been incorporated at their milk collection centres.

Fonterra Brands Lanka remains steadfast in its vision to empower farmers, promoting workplace safety, including the provision of safety boots. These initiatives resonate with the government's vision for elevating the dairy farming community of Sri Lanka, showcasing Fonterra Brands Lanka's commitment to the community.