Dairy Industry in Sri Lanka
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What is a major constraint faced by small farmers in Sri Lanka's dairy industry according to the text?

  • Inability to obtain timely animal health and production services (correct)
  • Easy access to capital and credit facilities for animal procurement
  • Availability of reliable and steady markets for dairy products
  • Lack of advertising campaigns for milk products

    • What percentage of milk collected in Sri Lanka is processed in the factories owned by a certain entity?

  • 75% (correct)
  • 50%
  • 44%
  • 100%

    • What is a major reason for the low farm gate price of milk in Sri Lanka as per the text?

  • High quality of milk supplied by small farmers
  • Lack of reliable and steady markets for milk products
  • Heavy competition from local dairy producers
  • Powerful advertising campaigns by milk importers (correct)

    • What is a significant challenge faced by small dairy farmers in Sri Lanka according to the text?

    <p>Lack of bargaining power when selling milk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which entity supplies about 20% of the demand for superior breeding stock to farmers in Sri Lanka?

    <p>National Livestock Development Board</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the government programs mentioned in the text aimed at improving Sri Lanka's dairy industry?

    <p>Establishing dairy loans for farmers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the percentage of domestic self-sufficiency in milk products in Sri Lanka at present?

    <p>40%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which breeds of cattle are commonly used in Sri Lanka for dairy production?

    <p>Holstein/Friesian and Sindhi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the buffalo population in Sri Lanka is of the indigenous type?

    <p>90%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which entity is considered the largest collector of milk in Sri Lanka?

    <p>MILCO Pvt.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What equipment can be found at each local milk collection center in Sri Lanka?

    <p>Basic milk testing equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which two factors influence the price for milk in Sri Lanka?

    <p>% Fat and % Solid-non-fat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main source of fresh milk production in Sri Lanka?

    <p>Cow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization manages 56% of the total formal dairy market production in Sri Lanka?

    <p>National Livestock Development Board (NLDB)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the percentage of domestic self-sufficiency in milk products in Sri Lanka before adopting open economic policies?

    <p>80%</p> Signup and view all the answers

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