Production fell from 63 million litres to 40 millionCovid 19 Time SeriesMilk production has reduced drastically since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic due to farmers’ fears over market access. Data from the Kenya Dairy Board shows that raw milk received by processors dropped from 63.4 million litres in March to 40.2 million litres in June. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya has urged farmers to increase their output, assuring them of a ready market.“Most processors here do not have milk in their firms because farmers have reduced their production. The market has not been affected, Kenyans are still consuming milk,” he said during a dairy sector stakeholders meeting on wednesday. Thus when there is enough rain the sector experiences a glut and the converse during the dry season, leading to uneven supply of milk and price fluctuation in the market.

Source: Standard Digital August 28, 2020 00:45 UTC