Shola processing plant in 1960

Chilalo Agricultural Development Unit (CADU) later named as Arsi Rural Development Unit (ARDU) in 1967

Dairy Development Agency (DDA) in 1971

Welaita Agricultural Unit (WADU) in 1973

Minimum Package Programme(MPP) in 1972/73

National Artificial Insemination Center (NAIC) in 1981

Lack of reliable supply of improved dairy breeds

Uncontrolled crossbreeding along with inefficient artificial insemination services

Shortage of animal feeds

Poor animal health services

Absence of well-organized milk collection and processing plants and lack of cold storage facilities

Consultancy

Support and facilitation of investments in dairying

Dairy production in the country is currently encompassed by serious challenges which need urgent collaborative solutions

Special support need to be given for investments in crossbred heifers production to alleviate the problem of source of genetic materials

Build the capacity of the EMDTI in order to effectively address and lead the development of the sector