Nestlé Pakistan has been involved for over 15 years in supporting dairy development in the Punjab province, where it collects milk for processing. Its efforts have been focused on increased milk production and livestock development – something that directly and positively impacts the lives of the small farmers with low income. This is a great success story. This has brought prosperity to farmers through an assured and growing income resulting from increased sale of their milk. These efforts of the Company have been widely acclaimed by the farmers and the government alike.
Towards this end, the Milk Collection Department operates an Agri-Service unit, staffing it with qualified people, who provide a wide range of services in the areas of breed improvement, animal health, better feeding and good animal husbandry practices. The Company also helps farmers to avail of micro credit from banks for the purchase of dairy equipment and animals.