Farmer Extension & Training

Building capacity and knowledge for sustainable dairy farming practices

Our Farmer Development Program

At Toro Dairy, we believe that empowered farmers are the foundation of a successful dairy industry. Our comprehensive training program focuses on building capacity among our 375 registered members across Kabarole, Fort Portal, and Bunyangabu districts.

200+

Farmers Trained Annually

15

Training Sessions Monthly

95%

Satisfaction Rate

40%

Yield Improvement

Training Approach

We employ a participatory approach to farmer education, combining traditional knowledge with modern dairy farming techniques. Our programs are designed to be practical, accessible, and immediately applicable to our farmers' daily operations.

Key Focus Areas

Our training curriculum addresses the most critical aspects of dairy farming:

  • Animal nutrition and feed management
  • Breeding and animal genetics
  • Milk quality and safety standards
  • Business skills for dairy entrepreneurs

Animal Nutrition

Training on balanced feed formulation, pasture management, and cost-effective feeding strategies to maximize milk production.

Animal Health

Education on disease prevention, vaccination schedules, and basic veterinary care to maintain healthy herds.

Milk Quality

Hygiene practices, milk handling procedures, and quality standards to ensure premium product quality.

Business Management

Financial literacy, record keeping, and enterprise management skills for profitable dairy farming.

Our Training Methods

We utilize diverse approaches to ensure effective knowledge transfer and skill development:

Demonstration Farms

Hands-on learning at model farms

Farmer Field Schools

Peer-to-peer learning groups

Mobile Training

Outreach to remote communities

Training Manuals

Reference materials in local languages