Published Book Chapter Detail

Sustaining the Dairy Sector in Pakistan: Challenges and Strategies for Growth

Farzana Siddique^1*, Zoha Ali¹, Kinza Mubeen¹, Muhammad Arshad², Afsheen Ghazala¹

¹Institute of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Sargodha, Sargodha-40100, Pakistan

²Department of Zoology, University of Sargodha, Sargodha-40100, Pakistan

*For Correspondence

farzana.siddique@uos.edu.pk

This chapter critically evaluates the significant challenges encountered by the dairy industry in Pakistan between 2013 and 2023. Despite being a leading dairy powerhouse, boasting expansion and improvements over the last decade, the industry has faced numerous substantial obstacles that have hindered its progress. This chapter provides an in-depth examination of these constraints and their subsequent impact on the industry’s performance, profitability, and competitive environment. It anticipates and addresses potential future challenges, such as antibiotics and Aflatoxins, considerations for ẞ-casein protein, introducing dairy animals with high genetic potential, and drivers of operating costs. These findings offer a rich reservoir of knowledge for policymakers, industry leaders, and researchers in this sector. The chapter also proposes potential approaches to these challenges to improve the industry’s outlook.

Keywords

Dairy Industry, Milk Production, Milk Consumption, Future Challenges, Supply Chain, Livestock Breeds, Dairy Issues