In a historic move that will redefine Ethiopia's agricultural landscape, Yala Agro Industry PLC has entered a groundbreaking partnership with ABS Global, facilitated by Land O'Lakes International Development. This transformative agreement, signed today, will elevate Ethiopia's dairy productivity from just 1.5-2 liters per cow daily to an unprecedented 35 liters, while creating widespread rural economic opportunities.
A New Era for Ethiopia's Dairy Sector!

This partnership will:
✔️ Multiply milk yields from 2L to 35L per cow daily using elite genetics
✔️ Pioneer private-sector AI leadership, complementing government services
✔️ Transform rural economies through productivity gains and job creation around Yala Milk Collection Centers
✔️ Empower women farmers, increasing participation from <5% to 20% by 2027
Rural Transformation Through Dairy
Yala's network of Milk Collection Centers will serve as:
🔹 Productivity hubs: Providing AI services, veterinary care, feed, medicine, training, etc.
🔹 Economic engines: Creating hundreds of skilled jobs in rural communities, digitize services, etc.
🔹 Market connectors: Collecting raw milk, linking smallholders to commercial dairy value chains, access to finance, etc.

Leadership Commitment
Mr. Ephrem Israel, CEO of Yala Agro Industry PLC "We're not just improving genetics - we're transforming rural economies. Our Milk Collection Centers will become hubs of opportunity, where increased productivity creates jobs and prosperity across entire communities."
Dai Harvey, Technical Director at Land O'Lakes "This partnership represents the perfect synergy of global genetic expertise and local market knowledge. The 35L/day target is ambitious but achievable with proper implementation."

The Transformation Pathway
Key Metric Current Status 2027 Target
Average daily yield/cow 1.5-2 liters 35 liters
Rural jobs created - 500+
Women beneficiaries <5% 20%
Implementation Strategy

• 2025 Launch: South Ethiopia focus with 15 trained AI technicians
• 2026 Expansion: Central Ethiopia, Sidama, and Southwest regions
• 2027 Milestone: Local sexed semen production established
  National Impact
  💡 $50M+ annual economic boost
  💡 100,000+ children gaining daily milk access
  💡 Rural communities revitalized through dairy-led development
  About the Partners
• Yala Agro Industry PLC: Ethiopian dairy leader building rural transformation networks
• ABS Global: World leader in bovine genetics innovation
• Land O'Lakes: Agricultural development pioneer