Last update: 07/03/2018

KOSAM

Kosam aims to increase the production of sustainable milk in Senegal in a way that is profitable for all, developing and disseminating sustainable resilient farming models and helping farmers increase their livelihoods.

status	Handed-over
theme	Regenerative agriculture
country	Senegal
Implementation Date	2016 2019
Budget	€693K

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Tackling Local Challenges

90% of milk is imported in powdered form, while 30% of the Senegalese population depends on livestock farming for their livelihood.

La Laiterie du Berger aims to support small-scale farming in Senegal, increasing the volumes of milk available from local farming communities.

How does it work?

With the support of Danone Ecosystem, La Laiterie du Berger and its local partner, SOS Sahel, the Kosam project provides market access to farmers, and strengthens production by developing and disseminating sustainable and resilient farming models and services. The project trains farmers in an incubator farm and promotes a circular economy through the use of a local cane sugar byproduct as animal feed.

As well as empowering small farmers by improving their revenue and expertise, the project has created jobs and supports sustainable agriculture and local development.