1.2 Coordonnées des personnes-ressources et des institutions impliquées dans l'évaluation et la documentation de l'Approche

Nom du projet qui a facilité la documentation/ l'évaluation de l'Approche (si pertinent)

Strengthening national-level institutional and professional capacities of country Parties towards enhanced UNCCD monitoring and reporting – GEF 7 EA Umbrella II (GEF 7 UNCCD Enabling Activities_Umbrella II)

Nom du ou des institutions qui ont facilité la documentation/ l'évaluation de l'Approche (si pertinent)

National Soil Services Centre, Department of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock (NSSC) - Bhoutan

1.3 Conditions relatives à l'utilisation par WOCAT des données documentées

Quand les données ont-elles été compilées (sur le terrain)?

15/07/2023

Le compilateur et la(les) personne(s) ressource(s) acceptent les conditions relatives à l'utilisation par WOCAT des données documentées:

Oui

1.4 Références au(x) questionnaire(s) sur les Technologies de GDT

2.1 Courte description de l'Approche

This approach links dairy cooperatives with a dairy plant, KOUFUKU International Limited (KIL), for milk marketing. It is an established dairy value chain that addresses milk and dairy product marketing issues and improves the livelihoods of many small dairy farmers in eastern Bhutan.

2.2 Description détaillée de l'Approche

Description détaillée de l'Approche:

This approach links dairy cooperatives with a dairy plant, KOUFUKU International Limited (KIL), for milk marketing. It is an established dairy value chain that addresses milk and dairy product marketing issues and improves the livelihoods of many small dairy farmers in eastern Bhutan. The approach encompasses milk cooperatives, collection centres, milk transport vans, and the processing unit operated by KIL. Currently, milk is supplied to the company by approximately 22 milk cooperatives, each consisting of land users engaged in dairy farming. This documentation focuses on the linkage between KIL and one such cooperative named Samphel Chirphen Jersey Detshen of Udzorong Gewog in Trashigang Dzongkhag.
At the heart of the system are collection centres, strategically placed at each dairy cooperative and equipped with chilling machines. Managed by the dairy cooperatives, these centres serve as crucial points for milk collection. A dedicated milk transport van and driver is arranged to facilitate the transportation of milk from individual land users to the collection point, and onward to the processing unit. Designed with insulation, the van ensures the quality of the milk is maintained, preventing deterioration during transit. The pricing structure for land users is influenced by their choice in milk collection and transport: those opting for the company's services receive a lower price per litre.
The KIL processing unit, situated in Chenary, Trashigang Dzongkhag, is a subsidiary of Druk Holding and Investments Limited (DHI). This unit produces a variety of processed milk products, including "Druk Zambala Cheese," salted and non-salted butter, stirred yogurt, gouda cheese, and cottage cheese. This approach improves the livelihoods of land users, encouraging cooperative members to increase milk production which ultimately increases cash income.
For KIL, the company's involvement aims to augment processing capacity. Despite having the potential to process 4000 litres of milk daily, only 44% of this capacity was utilized as of 2021. The approach embraces an inclusive model, involving smallholder land users in cooperative formation and connecting them to the market, making it a successful value chain intervention.
The implementation method of Samphel Chirphen Jersey Detshen employs a consultative approach, engaging various stakeholders such as the Gewog Livestock Extension Officer, Dzongkhag Livestock Officer, CARLEP officials, and a representative from KIL. This collaborative method enables land users to voice their needs, ensuring decisions that benefit the community.
The stages of implementation involve the initiation of cooperative formation driven by awareness created by the Livestock Extension Officer. Group formation facilitates resource-sharing and reduces workload of land user. Further, subsidies and incentives support from the government are directed towards the cooperative rather than individual land users, emphasizing the importance of forming cooperatives to maximize benefits. The dairy cooperative members were supported to construct improved cattle sheds and biogas plants to improved livestock rearing.
Initially, the Samphel Chirphen Jersey Detshen faced marketing challenges, prompting government intervention to connect them with KIL. Consultations resulted in an agreement where land users committed to supplying a minimum of 100 litres per day at a negotiated rate of Nu. 35 per litre, establishing KIL as their end market. Subsequently, improved cattle breeds were acquired, and the cooperatives increased their daily milk supply from 71 to 280-300 litres. Stakeholders, including Gewog Livestock Extension Officer, Dzongkhag Livestock Officer, Gewog Officials, and CARLEP-IFAD, play pivotal roles in providing technical guidance, subsidies, and funding. Regular monitoring ensures the success of the activity.
In summary, this approach benefits land users by enhancing marketing services and providing sustainable sources of household income – and indirectly improves SLM through encouraging better husbandry of dairy cattle and associated biogas plants.

2.3 Photos de l'approche

2.5 Pays/ région/ lieux où l'Approche a été appliquée

2.6 Dates de début et de fin de l'Approche

2.7 Type d'Approche

• initiative/ innovation récente locale

2.8 Principaux objectifs de l'Approche

The approach aims to establish an efficient marketing system of the milk by creating a linkage between the land user and the milk processing unit. it will also contriutes to increased in income and improvement of land users' livelihoods.

2.9 Conditions favorisant ou entravant la mise en œuvre de la(des) Technologie(s) appliquée(s) sous l'Approche

3.1 Parties prenantes impliquées dans l'Approche et rôles

3.2 Participation des exploitants locaux des terres/ communautés locales aux différentes phases de l'Approche

	Participation des exploitants locaux des terres/ communautés locales	Spécifiez qui était impliqué et décrivez les activités
initiation/ motivation	soutien extérieur	Gewog Livestock Extension Officer motivated the land users to form cooperatives by creating awareness of the benefits involved in working in a group rather than individually.
planification	interactive	All the stakeholders (Gewog Livestock Extension Officer, Dzongkhag Livestock officer, representatives of the KOFUKU International Limited and CARLEP-IFAD officials) were involved in the planning process.
mise en œuvre	interactive	All the stakeholders with related expertise were involved in the implementation process. For example, the Dzongkhag engineer, Gewog Livestock Extension Officer, Dzongkhag Livestock officer, Gup, CARLEP-IFAD officials and land users were involved in the construction of the milk collection shed,
suivi/ évaluation	interactive	External monitoring is done by CARLEP-IFAD officials, the Gewog Livestock Extension Officer, Dzongkhag Livestock Officer. Internal monitoring is done by Thrizin to ensure the minimum milk capacity (100 litres) is met.

3.3 Diagramme/ organigramme (si disponible)

3.4 Prises de décision pour la sélection de la Technologie/ des Technologies

Indiquez qui a décidé de la sélection de la Technologie/ des Technologies à mettre en œuvre:

• principalement les spécialistes de la GDT, après consultation des exploitants des terres

Expliquez:

Implementation of the biogas plants and improved cattle shed construction was introduced by the Dzongkhag Livestock Officer in consultation with the land users.

Spécifiez sur quelle base ont été prises les décisions:

• expériences et opinions personnelles (non documentées)

4.1 Renforcement des capacités/ formation

Une formation a-t-elle été dispensée aux exploitants des terres/ autres parties prenantes?

Oui

Spécifiez qui a été formé:

• exploitants des terres

Si pertinent, spécifiez le genre, l'âge, le statut, l'ethnie, etc.

There were 34 members in the cooperative consisting of 25 male and 9 female, aged between 35 to 50 years old all belonging to Sharchop ethnicity.
The gender composition is based on the head of the household registered in the census although all the family members (both male and female) are involved in the activity.

Formats de la formation:

• entre agriculteurs (d'exploitants à exploitants)
• zones de démonstration
• cours

Thèmes abordés:

Cattle shed and biogas plant construction and their benefits. Fodder grass plantations such as napier, super napier (Pakchong), and others.

4.2 Service de conseils

Les exploitants des terres ont-ils accès à un service de conseils?

Oui

Spécifiez si le service de conseils est fourni:

• dans les champs des exploitants?
• dans des centres permanents

Décrivez/ commentez:

The Gewog Extension Officer is involved in providing advisory services based on the need.

4.3 Renforcement des institutions (développement organisationnel)

Des institutions ont elles été mises en place ou renforcées par le biais de l'Approche?

• oui, modérément

Spécifiez à quel(s) niveau(x), ces institutions ont été renforcées ou mises en place:

• local

Décrivez l'institution, ses rôles et responsabilités, ses membres, etc.

The institution is strengthened through the approach as there were only 10 members in the cooperative in 2022 which increased to 24 as of 2023.

Précisez le type de soutien:

• renforcement des capacités/ formation

Donnez plus de détails:

Training provided by DLO for biogas construction

4.4 Suivi et évaluation

Le suivi et l'évaluation font ils partie de l'Approche? :

Oui

Commentaires:

External monitoring is done by CARLEP-IFAD officials, the Gewog Livestock Extension Officer, the Dzongkhag Livestock Officer and Gewog Officials. The monitoring officials conduct the site visits to see the implementation of an improved dairy shed, improved cattle breeds, fodder grass plantation and biogas plant. The monitoring is mainly done to meet the objective of the funding agency and service providers i.e. to increase milk productivity and improve the livelihood of the land users.

Si oui, ce document est-il destiné à être utilisé pour le suivi et l'évaluation?

Non

4.5 Recherche

La recherche a-t-elle fait partie intégrante de l’Approche?

Non

5.1 Budget annuel de la composante GDT de l'Approche

Commentez (par ex. principales sources de financement/ principaux bailleurs de fonds):

There is no annual budget allocated for the approach as the linkage is well established. The land users are equipped to sustain themselves. However, if new challenges arise, the budget is sought from various stakeholders.

5.2 Soutiens financiers/ matériels fournis aux exploitants des terres

Les exploitants des terres ont-ils reçu un soutien financier/ matériel pour la mise en œuvre de la Technologie/ des Technologies?

Oui

Si oui, spécifiez le(s) type(s) de soutien, les conditions et les fournisseurs:

1. Financial support
Nu. 11,700/- (USD 140.54) provided for biogas construction for individual households
70% subsidy for procurement of improved cattle breeds
2. Equipment
70% subsidy was provided for the deep fridge for individual household and 3 large for the collection point (30-40 litres) 30% of the amount was paid by land users. Doner funded 100% for the milk collection can, butter churner, and chiller machine.
3. Construction materials per household
Donor funded 100% for the biogas construction materials 8 bags of cement, metal, pipe, stove
Donor funded 100% for the improved cattle shed construction materials 18 bags of cement, 18 number of CGI sheets, half truck sand.

5.3 Subventions pour des intrants spécifiques (incluant la main d'œuvre)

• équipement

• intrants agricoles

• matériaux de construction

• infrastructures

Si la main d'œuvre fournie par les exploitants des terres était un intrant substantiel, elle était:

• volontaire

5.4 Crédits

Des crédits ont-ils été alloués à travers l'Approche pour les activités de GDT?

Oui

Spécifiez les conditions (taux d'intérêts, remboursements, etc.):

Land users in the group can avail loans of up to Nu. 20,000 (USD 240.25) loan payable on quarterly basis for 3 years.

Spécifiez les fournisseurs du crédit:

Bhutan Development Bank Limited - A bank focusing on rural development.

Spécifiez les destinataires du crédit:

Land users

5.5 Autres incitations ou instruments

D'autres incitations ou instruments ont-ils été utilisés pour promouvoir la mise en œuvre des Technologies de GDT?

Non

6.1 Impacts de l'Approche

6.2 Principale motivation des exploitants des terres pour mettre en œuvre la GDT

6.3 Durabilité des activités de l'Approche

Les exploitants des terres peuvent-ils poursuivre ce qui a été mis en œuvre par le biais de l'Approche (sans soutien extérieur)?

• oui

Si oui, décrivez de quelle manière:

Support needed for the establishment of the linkage is completed. Hereafter, the land users can sustain themselves without external support.

6.4 Points forts/ avantages de l'Approche

Points forts/ avantages/ possibilités du point de vue de l'exploitant des terres
The major strength of the approach is milk marketing where land users get access to the market without having to worry about transportation. On the other hand, KOUFUKU International Limited can increase its production capacity of milk products.
Forming a cooperative and working together enabled land users to avail various support from the government as majority of the support is provided to the group than individual households.
The approach improved household income leading to improved livelihoods of the land users.

Points forts/ avantages/ possibilités du point de vue du compilateur ou d'une autre personne ressource clé
Encourages other land users to form milk cooperatives. Udzorong Gewog is one of the remote areas of Trashigang Dzongkhag and the ability to establish linkage and generate income from livestock farming would encourage other land users from different chiwog and gewogs to form milk cooperatives. This would ultimately improve the living standard of the community and country.

6.5 Faiblesses/ inconvénients de l'Approche et moyens de les surmonter

Faiblesses/ inconvénients/ risques du point de vue de l’exploitant des terres	Comment peuvent-ils être surmontés?
The land users feel the price for one litre of milk is less (Nu. 35/-) which is barely enough to buy karma feed (formulated cattle feed costing Nu. 1850/- per bag) and mustard cake (Nu. 1900 per bag). The use of fodder grass (pakchong, napier, and guatemala) gives low milk production compared to processed feed.	Sensitize and institute quality based payment for milk, encourage formulation of local feed, and adopt TMR
Need for more members in the cooperative to increase the overall productivity.	Sensitize and encourage other farmers to join the cooperative.
The spread of cattle diseases such as lumpy skin disease (LSD) leads to the loss of cattle and reduced milk production.	Need for immediate and improved veterinary service in the country. Encourage to put in place biosecurity measures.

Faiblesses/ inconvénients/ risques du point de vue du compilateur ou d'une autre personne ressource clé	Comment peuvent-ils être surmontés?
The land users are provided with lots of subsidies and inputs making them highly dependent. Which could reduce their capacity to innovate and search for solutions on their own.	Subsidies should be given with conditions.

7.1 Méthodes/ sources d'information

7.2 Références des publications disponibles

Titre, auteur, année, ISBN:

Norbu. (2021). Linking dairy farmers to koufuko: a case of a successful dairy value chain and marketing in the east. CARLEP. Retrievef from https://carlep.gov.bt/linking-dairy-farmers-to-koufuko-a-case-of-a-successful-dairy-value-chain-and-marketing-in-the-east/

Disponible à partir d'où? Coût?

https://carlep.gov.bt/linking-dairy-farmers-to-koufuko-a-case-of-a-successful-dairy-value-chain-and-marketing-in-the-east/

7.3 Liens vers les informations pertinentes disponibles en ligne

Titre/ description:

Koufuku International Limited

URL:

https://kil.bt/

Titre/ description:

Koufuku International Limited

URL:

https://www.instagram.com/koufukudairy/?hl=en