Milk SA’s report highlights growth, infrastructure challenges in dairy sector

MILK South Africa (Milk SA) on Monday revealed in its annual report for 2024 that while the dairy industry has encountered significant challenges over the past year, it is also witnessing noteworthy growth.

- YOGASHEN PILLAY

Chairman of Milk SA, Dr Bonile Jack-Pama, said the sector plays a dual role in nourishing the country’s growing population and stimulating demand for dairy products.

“Our milk producers and manufacturers of dairy products in particular, are at the coalface of the enormous challenges that every new day brings in our beloved South Africa, especially in terms of infrastructure and government services - and an unfriendly business environment overall.”

He highlighted structural shifts in the sector over the past 25 years, noting that while the number of milk producers has dropped by 85% since 2000, output has risen by 76%.