Datenbank der Projekte zur ländlichen Entwicklung
Modernising Milk Marketing in Southern Lithuania
Summary
EAFRD support helped to modernise a Lithuanian dairy cooperative’s business operations by purchasing new vehicles equipped with high tech milk suction equipment and integrated accounting systems.
Background
The EU’s dairy sector is experiencing transitional pressures following the sector’s shift in approach to milk quota support. Dairy businesses can assist this transition by using RDP support available for improving the cost effectiveness of their production systems. Members of a milk cooperative (called Dzūkijos pienas) in southern Lithuania were aware that their operations could become more competitive by modernising their facilities.
Objective
The project aimed to modernise the cooperative’s milk sales and transportation services by purchasing new vehicles equipped with high tech milk suction equipment and integrated accounting systems.
Main activities
The project provided co-finance to help the cooperative invest its own funds in purchasing new and modern milk transportation vehicles.
Results & Benefits
By modernising its transportation and milk accounting systems the cooperative is able to operate more cost-effectively and so is better able to compete. This improved business capacity helps to safeguard employment and provides a good foundation for future growth of the cooperative and local dairy sector.
Lessons learnt
RDPs can help dairy businesses to modernise and address the challenges associated with the EU dairy sector’s transition towards increased market orientation.
Project location and other information
Alytus district, Varanauskas village.
Region
Alytaus apskritis
RDP Territory
Lithuania
Total project cost (€)
333 272
EAFRD contribution (€)
129 753
Private contribution (€)
129 753
Contact name
Cooperative Society‘s “Dzūkijos pienas”
Telephone
+37031547289
Languages for contact
Lithuanian
At a glance
Country
Lithuania
Final beneficiary type
Producer groups
Budget range
> €500 000
Start date:
24/01/2011
End Date:
15/07/2011
Theme / Measure:
Competitiveness of Agriculture & Forestry
Restructuring, developing physical potential, and promoting innovation
125. Infrastructure related to the development and adaptation of agriculture and forestry
Keywords:
Agri-food industry, Cooperation, Dairy sector, Modernisation
Last update
23/02/2012