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Merging for a Better Dairy Sector
The Story of Torban Burka Ashe Primary Dairy Cooperative
Written by Seifu Bogale, Cooperative Advisor in Ethiopia
Located in Fitche town, North Showa zone of the Oromia region, Torban Burka Ashe (TBA) Dairy Primary Cooperative stands as a remarkable example of how strategic mergers can drive growth and transformation in the dairy sector. Established in 2023, TBA is a product of the consolidation of four smaller cooperatives, supported by Agriterra through the BRIDGE+ project. This merger has empowered local farmers, enhanced productivity, and set new standards for cooperative success.
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A Journey Towards Sustainable Farming
Nzabandora Jean Damascene, a 53-year-old father of seven from Jyambere Muhinzi Kinoni Cooperative in Burera District, Northern Rwanda, has a remarkable journey in farming. He started farming at the age of 23, worked hard but often struggled, like many farmers in his village. "We thought we knew what we were doing," Jean Damascene recalls, "We believed that using more fertilizers and pesticides would bring us bigger harvests." But year after year, he found himself investing more than he was earning, battling poor yields and rising costs.
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Keeping hope alive
The true definition of youth councils in Uganda is the story of keeping hope alive. This hope is based on the desire for financial emancipation through group enterprises and having a platform for engagement in cooperative activities. Because of this hope, triggered by the Agriterra intervention, the youth have begun demanding their rightful position in cooperatives, which are definitely at the centre of innovation and progress. The Youth Councils have influenced their way into the cooperative leadership especially having representation on the Board of Directors (BODs).
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