Besides this, milking machines were provided
to the farmers maintaining large dairy farms. Farmers were advised on good
breeding and feeding practices, and on the health of dairy herds. Techniques
for increasing milk yields at the farm were introduced. Nestlé has invested in
Chilling Centres and Farm Cooling Tanks. In addition to this,
the Company provides assistance to farmers in the areas of cattle feed, quality
fodder seeds, veterinary medicines and mineral mixture and procurement of bank
loans.
Nestlé support goes further than the work with the dairy farmers. The Company
is helping with the construction of facilities for drinking water and
lavatories in village schools in the Moga Factory Milk District. This is a
joint effort with the schools, parent associations and village administrations.
Another project involved the funding of medicines for a Tuberculosis clinic
which is treating residents from Moga town and the nearby villages.
By working very closely with the farmers of the Moga Milk District and local
administrators, Nestlé has helped to raise the quality and hygiene of the milk
produced there and improve the health and life style of the farmers and other
residents. Its contribution to the creation of prosperity on an on-going and
sustainable basis has not only transformed Moga into a prosperous and vibrant
milk district today, but also a thriving hub of industrial activity.
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