Indonesia: The Ministry of Cooperatives' Strategy to face 7 challenges of strengthening cow's milk production through cooperatives

There are 7 challenges in strengthening cow's milk production through cooperatives in Indonesia as conveyed by the Minister of Cooperatives (Menkop) Budi Arie Setiadi in a Working Meeting (Raker) with Commission IV of the Regional Representative Council (DPD) of the Republic of Indonesia, in Jakarta, Monday (9/12/2024). The first challenge according to the Menkop is the low productivity of dairy cattle, where the genetic quality of dairy cattle is still relatively low compared to other milk-producing countries. Also Read: Coordinating Minister Airlangga Delivers Government Strategy to Face Global Economic Challenges "This is also due to the availability of quality and nutritious feed which is still an obstacle. In addition, dairy cattle often suffer from diseases that reduce productivity," said the Menkop, quoted from the Kemenkop press release, Tuesday (10/12). In the Raker, one of which discussed the resilience of the local milk industry, the Menkop highlighted the second ...