15 Questions
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
What percentage of milk collected in Sri Lanka is processed in the factories owned by a certain entity?
75%
What is a major reason for the low farm gate price of milk in Sri Lanka as per the text?
Powerful advertising campaigns by milk importers
What is a significant challenge faced by small dairy farmers in Sri Lanka according to the text?
Lack of bargaining power when selling milk
Which entity supplies about 20% of the demand for superior breeding stock to farmers in Sri Lanka?
National Livestock Development Board
What is one of the government programs mentioned in the text aimed at improving Sri Lanka's dairy industry?
Establishing dairy loans for farmers
What is the percentage of domestic self-sufficiency in milk products in Sri Lanka at present?
40%
Which breeds of cattle are commonly used in Sri Lanka for dairy production?
Holstein/Friesian and Sindhi
What percentage of the buffalo population in Sri Lanka is of the indigenous type?
90%
Which entity is considered the largest collector of milk in Sri Lanka?
MILCO Pvt.
What equipment can be found at each local milk collection center in Sri Lanka?
Basic milk testing equipment
Which two factors influence the price for milk in Sri Lanka?
% Fat and % Solid-non-fat
What is the main source of fresh milk production in Sri Lanka?
Cow
Which organization manages 56% of the total formal dairy market production in Sri Lanka?
National Livestock Development Board (NLDB)
What was the percentage of domestic self-sufficiency in milk products in Sri Lanka before adopting open economic policies?
80%
Explore the dairy industry in Sri Lanka, including Farmer Managed Societies (FMS), processing factories, and key players in the informal dairy market. Learn about the major constraints faced by the dairy industry in Sri Lanka.
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