Dairy sectors all over the world contributes to the livelihood of millions individuals. The global growing demand for dairy products has led to a significant increase in public and private involvement and to new opportunities for a range of stakeholders. However, unseen challenges arise: population growth, climate change, global market influence....Do you want to learn how to design and implement dairy development strategies in emerging economies? This course enables you to do so.
What will you learn?
Upon completion of the course you will:
- The ability to draw a clear picture of the multiple aspects of dairy systems, accounting for its technical, socio-economic and environmental components.
- Have the ability to develop contextualised scenarios in search of alternative options and trade-offs in resource-scarce situations, using state-of-the-art approaches;
- Design concerted transition paths for the introduction of innovative interventions that are socially, economically and ecologically balanced.
- Dairy sector experiences from all over the world with a specific focus on the Dutch dairy sector challenges and opportunities.
Scholarships available
How to register
On top of the page you can apply for the course 'Milking to Potential'. Depending on your nationality, your organisation and the type of course you wish to join, your eligibility and the application procedures may differ.