| dc.description.abstract | This research paper investigates the relationship between value addition and the prices of dairy products, the management structure, the product mapping matrix of an operational dairy farm. Understanding the relationship between value addition and pricing is crucial for dairy producers, processors, and consumers. Value-added dairy products generally command higher prices compared to raw or minimally processed milk. This can be attributed to several factors, including the additional processing steps involved, investments in technology and equipment, packaging and branding efforts, and enhanced product attributes such as taste, texture, and convenience. However, challenges in value addition, such as cold supply chain breakdown, low fat raw milk, low solids in raw milk and going bad quickly in raw milk should also be considered. Balancing these factors is essential for dairy industry stakeholders to optimize the value addition process and maintain competitive pricing while ensuring consumer satisfaction. Dairy industry players can gain insights into pricing strategies, investment decisions, and product development. Policymakers can evaluate the role of value addition in rural development and agricultural policies. There is need to check on the quality of milk before adding value by employing machines such as milk analyzers, lactometers. There is need for policy makers to better understand how to roll out, implement and scale digital technologies and services to address constraints to value addition for traditional smallholder farmers. Overall, this research contributes to the understanding of how value addition influences the prices of dairy products. Recognizing the economic implications of value addition can guide stakeholders in making informed decisions, fostering sustainable growth and development in the dairy sector. | en_US |
