Practical Guide for Proper Milk Cooling and Storage – Rwanda

The agriculture sector in Rwanda plays a crucial role in the country’s economy, contributing over 31% to the national GDP and employing more than 70% of the workforce. However, challenges such as a rural-based economy and a 2.3% population growth rate put pressure on agricultural sustainability. The National Agricultural Policy (2018) aims to modernize the sector, shifting from subsistence farming to a knowledge-driven approach. The dairy industry, vital for food security, is a key focus of government investment, with targets to increase milk production and contribute 173 billion RWF to the GDP by 2022. Despite its current contribution of 10.5% to agricultural GDP (117 billion RWF annually), production faces hurdles like poor infrastructure and inconsistent supply chains.
To boost dairy production and reduce poverty, the Government of Rwanda has introduced targeted programs such as ‘One Cow per Poor Household’ (Girinka), alongside support from NGOs that strengthen Milk Collection Centres (MCCs). The ‘Practical Guide for Proper Milk Cooling and Storage – Rwanda’ provides MCC operators with strategies to maintain milk quality, offering guidance on cooling technologies, temperature control, storage design, energy efficiency, and quality monitoring. These interventions aim to enhance dairy sector efficiency, improve livelihoods, and ensure sustainable food production in Rwanda.

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