Bio Foods is working closely with milk farmers and their cooperatives to address challenges affecting the quality of dairy products. Bio Foods Chief Executive Officer Joachim Westerveld told the Star that the company has managed to turn around the dairy sector because of its proactive measures and interventions. The numerous challenges, he said, remain a major threat to boosting farmers' earnings and securing the health of consumers. One of the biggest challenges that he said is bogging down farmers, Westerveld said, is the threat of high levels of aflatoxin in milk. Speaking on the cost of animal feeds as another challenge facing dairy farmers, Westerveld said his company is investing in production to try to bring the cost down.

Source: The Star June 12, 2024 14:31 UTC