Driving transformative change in the Tanzanian dairy sector through Pay-for-Results prize competitions

The Tanzanian dairy sector is dominated by smallholder farmers and struggles for a variety of reasons. Approximately 97 percent of Tanzania’s dairy cattle are low-yielding breeds. Meanwhile, smallholder farmers use poor management practices, and seasonal fluctuations affect forage and feed availability. The AgResults Tanzania Dairy Productivity Challenge Project strengthened the ability of smallholder dairy farmers to increase productivity by improving access to and proper use of quality inputs. Carried out in the coastal regions of Tanzania, the project targeted private sector competitors that delivered input bundles and advisory services to smallholder dairy farmers, driving solutions and increasing access to critical dairy inputs including parasite control, improved nutrition products including fodder, vaccinations, and artificial insemination.